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01-09-2021, 02:39 PM #11
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Notice a lot of people using Dicor. Was my impression GD did not recommend using Dicor on their roofs?
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01-09-2021, 03:17 PM #12
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01-09-2021, 05:25 PM #13
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David and Peggy
2019 Ford F350 Lariat, 6.7L Diesel, Dually, Long Bed
Running with 20k Reese Goosebox (Love It) and Ford Factory "Puck" system.
Stopping with 8,000 lb Disc Brakes and Titan Hydraulic over Electric Brakes system.
Powering all this fun with 1200 Watts of Solar, two Tesla, Model S, battery modules, 24 volt Victron Inverter.
2018 Solitude 310 GK
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01-09-2021, 06:13 PM #14
We are going to run ours bedroom as opposed to the basement. Batteries/ Victron 12/300 inverter- charger, Victron 60 controller, fuses , dongel, are all located under the bed. System Victron battery monitor, and system information could troll panel on the wall of the bedroom.
I know it will take away from storage, but having it in the pass through will make it difficult to monitor as well as troubleshoot and repair any issues.Donna and Dave
Annapolis, Maryland
2021 Grand Design Imagine 2500RL / Dodge Ram Longhorn 2500 6.4 Hemi
350 W Newapower Solar: 3000 Victron Inverter/ Charger: Firefly Oasis carbon foam AGM
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01-09-2021, 06:47 PM #15
This is true, but I did not find this out until after I had used it installing my Winegard Trav'ler. So when I added a couple of Solar panels, I made an EFFORT and it was an effort to find the Alpha approved stuff. It is more than twice the price, and is not readily available... In fact my dealer only stocks..... Wait for it,,,,,,,,,,,,,Dicor.
To top it off, after using both... As far as I can tell, they are the same. They smell, look and flow the same. I would challange anyone to look at my roof, and tell me which is which.Last edited by huntindog; 01-10-2021 at 01:52 AM.
2021 398M Full Body Paint 8k axles. LRH tires. Disc brakes.
Two bathrooms, no waiting 155 fresh, 104 black, 104 grey 1860 watts solar.
800AH BattleBorn Batteries No campgrounds 100% boondocking
2020 Silverado High Country 3500 dually crewcab Duramax Allison
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11-24-2021, 07:42 PM #16
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11-24-2021, 07:56 PM #17
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No.
I am not going up on the roof to tilt panels and I see no reason to ever remove the panels (If I did need to remove the panels, I can simply unbolt the frames from the Z brackets and leave the brackets in place on the roof).
I sized my system large enough so that Tilting was not required.
My system worked well in the AZ Desert in February when the Sun's angle was very low in the sky.David and Peggy
2019 Ford F350 Lariat, 6.7L Diesel, Dually, Long Bed
Running with 20k Reese Goosebox (Love It) and Ford Factory "Puck" system.
Stopping with 8,000 lb Disc Brakes and Titan Hydraulic over Electric Brakes system.
Powering all this fun with 1200 Watts of Solar, two Tesla, Model S, battery modules, 24 volt Victron Inverter.
2018 Solitude 310 GK
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11-24-2021, 08:29 PM #18
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11-25-2021, 05:31 AM #19
They are not the same., use of the Alpha product is suggested as well as use of Dicor will void your roof warranty.
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11-25-2021, 11:00 AM #20
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Although I understand nobody goes up to the roof and admires their installation, but seriously, is there a better way to run your wiring for the panels? It really looks terrible seeing exposed cables taped, screwed, etc to the roof of the trailer. Couldn't you drill a hole to run the wires between the roof and ceiling? I do understand the extra risk of water leaks but if done right, it's no worst than drilling extra holes for the brackets. Every time I see an installation, it's like looking at a scar after surgery. You can't help but look at it and that takes away from the real success.
I have yet to reach that stage of my build, but when it does come time to securing the panels to the roof, I will certainly do my best to secure the leading edge to the joists.
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