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08-04-2019, 06:30 AM #1
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Solar panels on roof of Reflection 5th Wheel
Looking for tips on mounting solar panels on the roof of my Reflection 230RL. How do I determine where to drill the roof to mount the brackets? And, where best to run the wire to get to the batteries? Thanks
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08-04-2019, 08:37 AM #2
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Mounting on the roof with 3/4 to 1" screws is good. Because of the solar panel dimensions, hard to line up on roof truss.
Generally for wires, try to get near a plumbing vent to mount an roof entry box, since the vent pipe leads to basement.
Try advanced search: solar install project for keywords, lots of results to read thru.- Gene
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08-04-2019, 09:25 AM #3
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On my 220RK they mounted the 170 watt panel cross ways just in front of the AC and ran the wires down beside the vent stack. Went through the boot. The vent stack is accessible behind the wall and in the basement. The controller was mounted on the wall near the AC and vent controls as the vent stack is in that wall. Hope this helps. They wired it in to the power panel some way as the 12V is still hot from the solar even with the battery disconnect switch off.
2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th wheel with 6K axle upgrade. B&W 25K OEM Companion, Steadyfast system, 2022 F350 SRW 6.7 King Ranch 8' bed, Trailer reverse lights, rear spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, and Solar
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08-06-2019, 04:49 PM #5
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01-07-2021, 03:51 PM #6
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What size scews did you use for mounting panels?
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01-07-2021, 04:14 PM #7
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The screws that just came with my Go Power extension panels appear to be #8 or #10 wood type about 3/4 long. The provided 4 stand up brackets with 2 screw holes each.
I also have a 220RK and my dealer came down beside the sewer vent. Its a direct shot to the power panel in the basement behind the removable wall.2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th wheel with 6K axle upgrade. B&W 25K OEM Companion, Steadyfast system, 2022 F350 SRW 6.7 King Ranch 8' bed, Trailer reverse lights, rear spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, and Solar
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01-08-2021, 08:08 AM #8
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Dan and Rita
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01-08-2021, 10:47 AM #9
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2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th wheel with 6K axle upgrade. B&W 25K OEM Companion, Steadyfast system, 2022 F350 SRW 6.7 King Ranch 8' bed, Trailer reverse lights, rear spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, and Solar
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01-08-2021, 01:56 PM #10
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I used the screws that came with the Renogy "Z" brackets, however, instead of four brackets per panel I used six brackets per panel (needed to drill extra holes in Solar Panels for the extra brackets). Additionally, I added two layers of Butyl tape (not putty tape) under the brackets. On top of this I sealed the brackets to the roof with Dicor.
As far as running the wires goes, my coach had a conduit that runs from the roof to the hold for Satellite TV, or Solar. I ran 6 awg from the roof to the Solar Charge Controller and 10 awg between the Solar Panels into a Combiner box (4 305 Watt panels, 2s/2p).David and Peggy
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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.
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