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I needed one for my mobile build and found this one. They did have it listed in their pdf on the website it’s like the last Orion listed on the spec sheet. But I just rechecked and I don’t think they make them anymore? Or it’s just buried on their website somewhere? I’ve always found it alittle...

Victron 12v/48v converter https://baymarinesupply.com/victron-orion-tr-12-48-8a-380w-isolated-dc-dc-converter.html

Wonderful post on the Pioneer unit. Very helpful. So to clarify, 300-500 watt draw in heating mode? That’s more efficient than I thought these units would be. Air conditioning should use less according to the specs. Are you planning on doing more power consumption testing?

I would love to find some review videos. Anybody have experience with this unit or the Pioneer 110v unit? Or similar

I pulled the trigger on 10 of the NE Solar 370w panels from SS. They seem like they’re solid panels

I’ll add to the reviews! My very first order, and current order from SS. Ordered last Friday. Today everything went through and it’s now awaiting shipment. I ordered the minimum 10 panels. Their sales team is great. They’ve been prompt with emailing back within at least 24 hours. Typically...

So as far as inverters go I’m between a victron multiplus and giandel 4kw. I’m not sure yet exactly which way I want to go. It depends on in the room we have available in our build. It might be easier for me to mount up the Giandel and maybe add a quality 120v to 24v charger. But if I have the...

I have actually. And your customer service is very helpful!

It does appear they’re performing well. They also have a 25/25 year warranty which is helpful. I’m thinking I’m going to pull the trigger on at least 10. I’m in between 24v and 48v. 12v is so easy to find components for but would be limiting on inverting to AC. Plus I like the idea of using...

I’ve been keeping an eye out on there

I forgot about signature solar! They have good deals. It’s only about $220 to ship 10 panels. Which isn’t bad when I can flip the rest for quite a profit in my area. Most the local resellers are charging premium price for used poly panels. The only issue I’ve seen is when googling these panels...

Roof mount isn’t to difficult on our build. I have a few ideas for a diy one

All three of the stores are more expensive than the panels posted. So I don’t think they’ll work for me. I’ll have to look into the poly vs mono thing. Thanks!

Santan appear to all be older panels with less wattage for the same size as newer 400w panels. They have 10 panel minimum and it appears alot of places I’ve checked does. I need 5 max.

http://www.crossroads-solar.com/uploads/1/2/7/3/127301517/380-395_panel.pdf I found these panels being sold directly from the manufacture only a couple hours from me. They’re factory seconds but they said it’s due to cosmetic flaws. $155 a panel. With being seconds, they said 2 year product...

Thanks for the info guys! It would make more sense to use 4 large panels over 16 small ones

Actually, I just may found a seller 2 hours away! He’s selling 360W Silfab panels. All unused. https://silfabsolar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Silfab-SLG-M-360-SF-0G-20191127-K-Final1.pdf He wants $100 a panel or $80 a panel for the 7 available. It would be a loss of 160w total. But I’m...

The biggest hurdle for me where I live here in the good ole Midwest, is our poor ability to adopt new things. That being said, not a lot of options for picking up residential panels. My options are limited to a1solar having a warehouse 3+ hours away. They have 3 panel models available...

Unfortunately I lose out on wattage if I go with 200w panels. With the 100w panels I can fit 1600w (16 panels). 200w panels have too odd a size for me to fit 8. Or it’ll be like Tetris. Where the 100’s are a cut and dry 4 x 4 configuration. I’ve explored the idea of larger panels and can’t get...

Hi guys! I’m planning on ordering panels within the next month. Ive gone over several solar set up ideas on paper for the build. With this idea being the one that makes the most sense. I’m planning on my buying 16 100w panels. Basically I have the space to do 4 x 4 panels on a diy roof rack or...

I just checked those out as Ive been searching everywhere for the best flexible panels. Currently though, BougeRv sells 100w cigs with a 12 year warranty for $100 more. Where as the sunpower panels only have a 2 year warranty. I have yet to find anyone who’s had the CIGS for for a couple years...

According to some info I found from BougeRV from 2022, they’re made by MiaSole. BougeRV also claimed at the time they were made in the US. I’m really curious to what people think of them after installing and using them for a while. I wish I could find more videos or pictures of odd installations...

I’m looking at building DIY storage for my DIY camper. Comparing my original idea of using EG4 rack batteries (24v or 48v) it is cheaper. We haven’t decided on which voltage we want to use yet. But for most average mobile solar users, 12v prebuilt china batteries are cheaper. Those people also...

Okay thanks I’ll do some digging. I love the idea of the AIO units just the idle draw adds up and the ones I’ve found seem to be 50w and up.

Which AIOs ? 24 or 48v?

I’m going to chime in with our current idea of what is getting installed in our 23’ DIY camper(full time starts next year!). For starters, it’s cheaper and more energy dense to build a battery bank. 48v seems to be the meta. Maybe 24v if our layout doesn’t permit a massive, single battery bank...

Kind of what I was seeing as well

So keeping towards OP’s predictions(not the state of the world’s ignorance)….what is the most cost efficient route for energy storage? It appears that DIY is still half the price or so of prebuilt lifepo4.

You can get the EG4’s in 12v

EG4 makes their rack mounts with 12v, 24v, 48v

Have you ever looked at the 12v roof A/c’s ? They’re a bit more expensive than the 120v’s. That’s what I originally was going to use in my build but we decided the mini split would be the most efficient. We were going to go with the Mabru 12k I believe. Would I just hook up multiple SCCs...

Okay no more than 2kws. That’s what I meant originally lol. But I’ve already been leaning towards a 3kw. Price isn’t much higher either. I was already planning on stocking a few backup items for when we hit the road. E.g 12v water pump. Water filters. So a cheap SCC and inverter is a good idea...

Thank you for sharing your build! It gives me some ideas for real world full time mobile living. That’s our plan next year to start full time mobile living. I haven’t purchased anything yet. We are still building out our rig. We’re converting a low mileage 23’ shuttle bus. Next spring is when...

That’s what I figured. I’m a DC guy anyway as I’m an automotive technician. 12v is what I’m used to and have worked with my whole career. Mini split is max spec of 800-900w. Reviews say typically runs around 300w to maintain temps. Which that’s all dependent on insulation in our build which...

I don’t know if you’ve already purchased your batteries but watching will’s videos steered me towards using the EG4 ll v2 in our future build. The price is honestly really good and the communication looks amazing. I’m actually in the same predicament with 12v vs 24v vs 48v. We’re running mostly...