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-Please critique my first draft blue print -Disclaimer -Not the awsum Photoshop image that I wish I could do . Will clarify as needed. My goal is to avoid starting the 4k Onan generator when boondocking as much as possible and this is my gateway solar project. -Ive purchased 4 HQST 100w panels...

I've spec'd 2 AWG wire to the Samlex PST-600 12 inverter and the manual says to use the provided "pin lug " and not tighten the set screw down on large guage stranded wire. Makes sense. But the provided pin connector is too small for 2 AWG. What are my options to make a good connection? Can I...

I have an electric dog collar combo that I want to be able to charge off my RV 12v system. This dc to dc converter covenrts the required voltage ( 12v to 5v ) but provides 5 amps and all I need is 1 amp. DC to DC converter Can I use it without any damage to the dog collar and remote ? Here is a...

Hello all, Total newb here, Ive read Will’s book, and been immersed for last few days watching videos / reading forum posts. We upgraded our 2019 30’ Stryker Toy Hauler when we bought it a year ago and tested out the upgrades all last summer. Upgrades are as follows: - 2 -DC220-6 Fullriver 6...

Just a quick noob question. When I connect the MPPT to the battery along with the normal Converter/ Charger that's standard on RVs do they both "understand" when to not charge? For instance, when we are camping with shore power and plugged in ( or the on board 4K Onan Genny is running ) and its...

These look like a good alternative bracket making the panels easliy removable on a RV roof installation.....just wondering if there are any setbacks. https://www.renogy.com/solar-panel-mounting-curved-z-bracket-set-of-4/

I am considering adding solar to supplement charging the 2 DC220-6 Fullriver 6 Volt 220 AH AGM Batteries I have wired in series instead of starting the generator when we are camping at places without hookups. Ive calculated that we use ~60 Amp hours per day. How do I calculate what is a safe...

While researching the MPPT controllers I see that battery temp can be critical and some of the CCs have a temperature sensor. I currently have a Victron BMV712 to monitor my RV batteries w/ bluetooth phone app and love it. I was thinking of using the Victron CC to set up my first ( yes Im a...

Ill be wiring 4 HQST 100 Watt 12 Volt Polycrystalline on my RV roof. Two groups of series to parallel. Each is 18.2v 5.5A so I will end up with 36.4v 11A at the MPPT, correct? Depending on how I configure the panels on the roof , does it matter if my 10AWG solar wire extensions are all the...

Im shopping for MC4 connectors/pairs to make custom PV wire lengths. There's a huge difference in brands/ prices. Any suggestions? Will doesnt give a reco on his website, ( just the 10AWG PV wire ) .

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Im putting together my 400w system pretty much like Will Ps blue print. I have a Victron MPPT 100/50 SmartSolar and the manual states to mount vertically with terminals facing down. Why is this? Would it make a huge diff to mount everything flat ( in my storage area under bed in RV ) .

Im considering going with 8AWG PV to SCC wires instead of 10AWG. But all of the crimping tools and MC4 connectors only go up to 10AWG. How are you'all making your 8AWG wires?