E31, Solar Panels (4100w) and generator exhaust out the roof!

[@terriwinn6806]

editing volume much better , great videos thanks.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you Terri

[@timothykemp238]

Nice pipe work great job as always thanks stay safe

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks for watching.

[@tymovies2869]

Ok good to see you and your wife back it's looking good it's looking good keep up the good work God bless you and family

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks, hope you’re feeling better.

[@tymovies2869]

Thank you

[@JVL72787]

@ LaCroix Cruiser my family and I are in the same process you guys are, we bought our charter bus and we are in the process of stripping it down on the inside. I will be definitely watching ALL your videos for advice. I will be needing lots of advice from you if that is possible.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Yes we do coaching

[@MrStan1221]

looking good, Very informative.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you

[@davidconley3610]

Nice 👍

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks for watching

[@RollinHomies]

Came back to this episode for some panel insight. Having a 40’ foot probably helps with getting over 4K watts from your roof. I didn’t hear you talk much about the panels you used, though. Maybe I missed it? But would you mind sharing brand and ratings/volts output of the panels you used? Thanks again!

[@LacroixCruiser]

The 8 smaller panels are Silfab 320w 48v panels. The 4 larger panels are Canadian Solar 390w panels also 48v

[@RollinHomies]

Did you wire the 320panels separate from 390’s to your inverters? I’ve heard that if you wire two different panel sizes (watt sizes), that you watts In is limited to the smaller number? If you wired separately, that would not be the case.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Yes, the panels are divided into 4 zones, each zone going to its own charge controller.

[@magnoliathebus]

Wow, we have 3120 watts on the roof and I thought THAT was alot!

[@LacroixCruiser]

It’s sufficient

[@jamesburke8842]

This build is so totally on a different level. Just happen to come across it. One video, and I'm hooked!! What was the insulation that you used under the exhaust rap?

[@LacroixCruiser]

Ceratex 3170

[@_lifeinflow_]

Hi Hope you both are having a great day 👍 We we’re wondering what kind of off grid system did u put in your bus.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Do you mean solar?

[@_lifeinflow_]

@@LacroixCruiser Yes

[@LacroixCruiser]

This is what we have so far. E31, Solar Panels (4100w) and generator exhaust out the roof!

[@_lifeinflow_]

@@LacroixCruiser Ok we will watch that episode 👍😀

[@brucebjornson9135]

It is always great seeing you guys I learned so much from you thanks again I can’t wait for your next video

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks for watching!

[@constechable]

Looking amazing as always, is there any chance you could give us a little more details of how your solar panels attached? I like the way you did it with your hinging tabs rather than track the entire length of the bus.

[@LacroixCruiser]

They are made from 1 1/2” x 1/8” aluminum angle 3 1/2” long. The angle cut is 27 degrees, the bracket on the bus has a 1/4-20 threaded hole. The hole in panel brackets is 9/32”

[@constechable]

@@LacroixCruiser yeah I watched you make them they look great I guess more of what I would like to see is how they attach to the solar panel, and how many you put on each panel and where they were mounted etc.

[@LacroixCruiser]

@@constechable they are attached with 1/4 20 bolts and nylon locking nuts. The 320 w panels have 4 brackets, the 390w panels have 6.

[@constechable]

@@LacroixCruiser thank you, any chance I could get a picture of the bracket bolted onto the panel especially the middle one?

[@LacroixCruiser]

Send me a PM on facebook.com/lacroixcruiser/ I’ll send you some pictures

[@lueyd6267]

So did Henry's bleed down from the racks? You guys are so thorough.👏👏

[@LacroixCruiser]

No that’s just dust from grinding.

[@lueyd6267]

@@LacroixCruiser oh ok thank you

[@rosymaam68]

Could you give me a link to those stainless-steel straps? great i idea. Thanks.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Here you go amzn.to/37CSMfP

[@jimo199966]

Will you or have you done a run in to check pipe heat? Also are you adding flaps to the pipes like the exhaust on a semi tractor?

[@LacroixCruiser]

Yes, we ran a test before insulating them, and they only got warm. They will be separated from the living quarters in their own insulated box. That box will also have venting. No need for flaps, the pipes have bends that will catch rain drops, bringing them to the side of the pipe. The pipes are open to the ground below.

[@jimo199966]

@@LacroixCruiser The level and quality of your build as well as the design and execution easily equals and surpasses a professional build. Peace of mind is priceless 👍👍

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thank you, being our third build, we’ve seen what works for us. We like simple, easy, and durable designs.

[@andrewmason9137]

What solar panels did you use?

[@LacroixCruiser]

Silfab ( 320w) and Canadian Solar (390w)

[@freakazoid5907]

Absolutely love watching this build! Thank you for sharing your adventure, please keep it up. I am curious what product you used to adhere the two panels. Thanks again, and looking forward to the next episode.

[@LacroixCruiser]

Thanks for watching. This is the panel adhesive that we used. amzn.to/37d4Yna

[@MyGuyKirby]

Well done, and will you show how you wire up those solar panels? Looking forward to the interior but not as much as you! Past the halfway point to your new home!

[@LacroixCruiser]

When we get to that stage, yes