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StirCrazy
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Jun 12, 2026

solar panel install

well I finaly got a day that wasn't raining and had juat a light breeze, june is so hit or miss up here.  I managed to get the 3 panels mounted and tied into the system.

I decided to add two extra mounts and go with 6 per panel, even though 4 would have been fine with the size.  

I do need to pick up another tube of self leveling sealant and go over the mounts a little better, they are sealled but I want to fill them in so nothing can pool in them also.  

rear panels mounted and wired in

front panel mounted and tied in.  

I left the old panel up there for now, I will eventualy take it off, maybe...  I don't plan on selling the camper, but I may just leave it up there so I can return the rv to a original state and take my panels with me if we decide to go to a newer one in the future.  

and here is the redult of the upgrade.  don't mind the 0 amps, I have the battery charging turned off.  I need to drain the battery down and move the camper out from behind the house so I can get some good sun and see what I will get for charging.  

 

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  • Camper_Jeff___K's avatar
    Camper_Jeff___K
    Navigator
    Jun 12, 2026

    Is the old panel on it's own controller? If so, I'd hook it into the system, it's got to add another what, 100 watts? Unless you're already doing that. If you recall my recent Victron install, I rebuilt an unusable cabinet into about the same 2x2 space with access doors giving easy access to all equipment.  I drilled 5 1.5" holes along the bottoms of the doors to vent.your instalkation looks nice and clean. It looks like you have the 3 panels wired in series.

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