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TCINTN
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Jul 02, 2017

Northern lite 811 with solar?????

Thinking about putting solar on our Northern Lite 811 and was wanting to see if there is someone with an 811 who has done so.
If so,where did you put panels,how many,and do you have pictures?
Thank you

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  • I installed a 100watt renogy from amazon on my 8-11
    the biggest challenge was the roof mounting. I chose to mount panel in front of air conditioner.
    the mounting pads that came with panel will not work. No flat area on roof.
    I used 4 sticky feet along front edge and made two taller aluminum feet for rear.
    I used 3m vhb tape and covered the feet with dicor self level sealant.
    ran wires along side of air conditioner and down refrigerator chimney.
    i removed floor of cabinet behind refer. that gives you access to drill hole into chimney and battery box. just returned from month long trip to eastern Canada it worked great.
    went for more expensive 20amp mppt Rover controller


  • Go to the Northern Lite web page and peruse the pictures. You will find overhead shots of solar panels.