My build is in progress. I have a 23' trailer my build is 200AH of LiFePo batteries, 400W roof top solar (with 200W more planed as portable PV). I am using the Victron eco system Mppt 100/30, (for roof pv), IP 22 charger and BMV 712 for monitoring and adding 30A progressive industries EMS. The pre existing stock setup has a 1000W inverter which meets my needs, and a 55Amp converter which I am adding a switch to keep powered off most of the time. The camper has ports and wires (Zamp SAE, 10G) on the roof and A-frame already. I am trying to preserve as much of the stock system as possible while removing the SLAs and adding the panels Victrons equip.
For Batteries I chose 2 Ampere Time 100AH because of the physical dimensions, I wanted 2 vs 1 larger one in case of a failure of one. Once installed I will evaluate usage and add more if needed. I chose Ampere Time because I could see the insides from Will's video and they are much cheaper than most.
For Panels I went with 8 Renogy 50W flex panels. These are the only flex panels that fit the dimensions of my roof space that I could get in time for my trip in July. They will be wired as 2 sets of 4 panels in series. The Zamp roof cap wires each plug in parallel with a 30A breaker built in. I went with Flex panels for the weight and ease of install. I will be installing T-Tracks on the roof using 3M 4991 VHB and SilkaFlex and bolting the 3lb panels to the T-Track. I will be disconnecting the 7Pin charge wire (probably put a switch on it) so I don't have to worry about the alternator. I also have a 2500W generator that can run the AC or charge the batteries if needed.
Build is coming along. Camper is in the shop getting body work repair from a blow out last month so I am bench testing every thing. Panels flat on the ground at 12:30 in full sun are producing 335 Watts. I have the Victron equip all networked and and configured on the app (which I love). The IP22 gets pretty warm when its pushing 29A. Batteries seem to have a resting voltage around 13.7V when fully charged and disconnected. I am building the larger cables (2/0 and 4awg) using a hammer crimper in a vice which is working really well. 2/0 is over sized for the batteries and buss connections (for my load) but I already had 30ft of welding leads someone gave me years ago. I have learned so much on this site and from the you tube channel. I can't wait to start installing into the camper hopefully next week.
For Batteries I chose 2 Ampere Time 100AH because of the physical dimensions, I wanted 2 vs 1 larger one in case of a failure of one. Once installed I will evaluate usage and add more if needed. I chose Ampere Time because I could see the insides from Will's video and they are much cheaper than most.
For Panels I went with 8 Renogy 50W flex panels. These are the only flex panels that fit the dimensions of my roof space that I could get in time for my trip in July. They will be wired as 2 sets of 4 panels in series. The Zamp roof cap wires each plug in parallel with a 30A breaker built in. I went with Flex panels for the weight and ease of install. I will be installing T-Tracks on the roof using 3M 4991 VHB and SilkaFlex and bolting the 3lb panels to the T-Track. I will be disconnecting the 7Pin charge wire (probably put a switch on it) so I don't have to worry about the alternator. I also have a 2500W generator that can run the AC or charge the batteries if needed.
Build is coming along. Camper is in the shop getting body work repair from a blow out last month so I am bench testing every thing. Panels flat on the ground at 12:30 in full sun are producing 335 Watts. I have the Victron equip all networked and and configured on the app (which I love). The IP22 gets pretty warm when its pushing 29A. Batteries seem to have a resting voltage around 13.7V when fully charged and disconnected. I am building the larger cables (2/0 and 4awg) using a hammer crimper in a vice which is working really well. 2/0 is over sized for the batteries and buss connections (for my load) but I already had 30ft of welding leads someone gave me years ago. I have learned so much on this site and from the you tube channel. I can't wait to start installing into the camper hopefully next week.