Working on a solar install for an off road camper...

[Mad_Texan]

Hello,

I have kind of jumped into this but I have been building a camping overland type vehicle for a while. I'm finally to the point of really starting to concentrate on the solar side of things. I originally was going to do AGM's but after reading a lot and watching some of Will's videos my mind is changed. So much so I have an order in process with Amy from Xuba on some 280Ah cells. I will get some more info together about my vehicle and goals in a later post.

John

 

[Dzl]

Hello,

I have kind of jumped into this but I have been building a camping overland type vehicle for a while. I'm finally to the point of really starting to concentrate on the solar side of things. I originally was going to do AGM's but after reading a lot and watching some of Will's videos my mind is changed. So much so I have an order in process with Amy from Xuba on some 280Ah cells. I will get some more info together about my vehicle and goals in a later post.

John

Welcome to the forums.

I'm excited to see how your system develops. I love overland type builds

 

[Mad_Texan]

Dzl, Thanks for the welcome!

Just went through some hoops with Citi but my payment finally processed on my cells from Xuba!

 

[Brewman]

Love watching X Overlander

 

[Rocknit]

How are you mounting them?

 

[Mad_Texan]

How are you mounting them?

In my design I have a location that I was intending to use for two group 31 batteries that has aluminum frame for a hold down. I am currently working on how I will hold them together. I've been looking for a box but at the moment it's currently undecided.

 

[Rocknit]

I am currently working towards getting solar on my roof of my camper and exploring different ways to mount them up there. Any ideas are appreciated.

 

[Mad_Texan]

I am currently working towards getting solar on my roof of my camper and exploring different ways to mount them up there. Any ideas are appreciated.

I admit that is one thing I haven't totally decided on. It really depends in the panels, flexible or rigid. If I do rigid panels I will build a frame from extruded aluminum to mount them to.