We Installed 12 Solar Panels on our RV | Here’s What Happened!

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In today’s video, we are upgrading our RV’s power system again. Thanks to our sponsors, Signature Solar, we are installing 12 Grape Solar 200 watt solar panels on the roof of our RV. They will be connected in two series of panels, totaling 1200 watts each. Each series will run to a Victron MPPT 150 | 100 to help keep our massive battery bank charged. After we install the panels, we are going to test a few things and see how this power house of a system performs. If you are interested in our new off-grid 50 amp power system, check it out on Signature Solar’s website.
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[@NigelM18]

An idea for less holes in your roof..... add a 1 or 2 inch square tubing down the length of your rv. Bolt the tubing to the rafters then attach the solar panel feet to the tubing. Less holes in your roof, its more secure AND even more space to allow for even better cooling than just the feet of the panel.

[@gsestream]

for your own sake its important to be independent, not consult anyone, especially if they are getting paid for teaching you, you dont have anything that you cant yourself make

[@thelonewolf666]

12 panels?? something wrong with you people--- you dont need 12 panels

[@meikgeik]

You miiiight want to look into Mini-Split AC systems. Those rooftop ACs are so inefficient. For some reason none of the manufacturers will use more modern inverter compressors, and the condensers and evaporators are always undersized. The BEST rooftop AC on the market uses twice as much power as an average minisplit system. You can get a 3-4 zone minisplit system for ~$2000 nowadays, and have one large unit on the back of the RV with 3-4 registers throughout the RV. They ALSO do heat, and are MUCH quieter. You could probably also sell your rooftop AC's for $1000 each since they look to be in good condition, so you could buy the minisplit, tools, mounting brackets, etc for under $3k. It's a pretty easy project that just requires a few hours of learning.

[@johnbauer4852]

Too bad the panels are going to get way too "hot" it's going to compromise the panels, there's just not enough air flow under them, shame to have a beautiful system and compromise its output and its longevity, I've been working with solar longer than these people have been alive, you have to have adequate air flow under your panels

[@dc1544]

Its odd nobody in RV's are building there own battery boxes. You can get MB30/31 cells which have 330ah each for $70 per cell so $1120 for 16 cells which give 16kw of power and you can get a box for $550 so that is $1670. do that 2 times $3340 for 32kw of battery storage. This is for 48v systems which is much better than 12v. Also each box can put out 10kw each of power. Buying those 100ah cells for 5kw each is much more expensive. They also have less cycles of life.

[@johnstark4723]

I have a Sungold power system in my 35' pull behind trailer. The inverter is the 6500w with 4 100 amp 5.12kwh batteries and 8 415w solar panels. Had it almost a year now and its been doing great. Where im parked there are a lot of trees but the system doesn't seem to care. If i need a little more power i have a pulsar 4000w generator. Haven't used shore power since October of last year. Its nice not having to deal with shore power. I have it set up so the original shore power cable goes straight to the inverter AC in. The inverter AC out goes to the trailers original electrical box the shore power went in so i can still connect to shore power if needed. That is also where i plug the generator into. Really loke this equipment even though it is larger and takes up a lot of space. I could go 5 or 6 days without sun if needed.

[@boondockduane]

Use self tapping screws through the side ears so you can remove the panels if they get damaged

[@AmJaxineer]

I'd love to see you guys weigh in at a CAT scale with the new truck and rig updates.

[@SEANRMZ]

what a sweet system, I have the same setup but 1 multi plus, 600amh bank, and 1000w solar. It fine for what use it for. My next build I am going to try to with a 24v system. It will be a tad more efficent. I will go over you YT vides and look at your starting build.

[@SuperSushidog]

Nice panels with lots of busbars. That's important. Wow, 96 holes in your roof. I thought I had a lot, at 54. Sweet system. It looks professionally done - very aesthetically appealing. The system we built works great but looks like a home-built system. If you don't have a racetrack you don't have to worry about its sharp edges. No one looks at our wiring but us.

[@timr6290]

Good job Harold, looks like it's working well.

[@RVingwithG]

Well done 😮🎉

[@CoddiwompleTravelers]

Really nice job on your install. We love having our system. It opens up so many options and freedom

[@raoulroberts]

Neatly done! 👍🏾

[@NoSticksNoBricks]

Great job on the install! I am jealous, we need more panels for when we are boon docking. Glad it all worked out for you guys. Miss ya! --Jen

[@Chicago_Clout]

Nice tip.

[@Backyardjackleg]

That is one slick wiring job! Nice work!

[@patricksteen9256]

That is so awesome, Harold and Cindy. It looks great. Can't wait to see it the next time you're in AZ, and I'm home. Stay safe and happy travels to the whole family.

[@ptwhd]

Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊