solar system

In April of 2024 I purchased a new 2023 Imagine AIM 18BH after having a used Jayco hybrid previously. The new GD came with a Norcold N2175 DC fridge (7.0A std mode, 5.0A nite), a Valterra 200 Watt solar panel, a GO Power 30A solar charge controller (GP-PWM-30-SQ) which per Dometic is able to...

I am planning my solar system and have some questions. I'll be doing a 48v system with 2 EG4 LL 48v batteries and a Eg4 3000 W inverter/charger. The inverter contains an mppt so that's why that is not part of my system. The manual emphasizes wiring the batteries in series with a 600 amp bus bar...

We have the 2023 xls lde with the 165w solar package. We don't boondock very often so I am pumping the breaks on cost of updating the panels and we have a generator. I don't want to run the generator for 16 hours though. I am hoping to get a bit more solar without breaking the bank and any...

Greetings, my friends, Mea culpa, I'm (mostly) a dunce when it comes to electricity. Nevertheless, I have been able to assemble a beautifully working solar system that includes six solar panels, a PV combiner box, two 300 ah lithium batteries and a Renogy 100 amp box that supplies power to my...

Hi all, I'm in the process of putting together a 24v LiFePO4 system with solar and Victron components. I'm selecting a converter to power the 12v appliances and my biggest concern is the leveling system. From what I've read in other threads, the levelers seem to draw 50-60 amps on average...

I've got a call in to my installer but won't hear back until tomorrow. So I'm just throwing this out there to see if anyone has a suggestion for something I've not looked at yet. When we arrived at our campground late this afternoon and plugged in/hooked up, I didn't immediately check the...

I recently purchased a converted shorty with a solar setup installed and am having trouble diagnosing what needs to be upgraded in order to solve the problem I’m having. . I have 500W of panels on my roof, and my 2x200ah deep cycle gel batteries are charging up to 12.7v+ most days if my daytime...

Hey everyone, I'm new here and getting ready to build a solar system for my first bus. I've been researching like crazy, as I'm sure all of you have done before as well, but I can't figure out exactly what I'll need in a cut and dry list of parts. I'll start by stating what I'm trying to get...

Hi y’all! We recently purchased a vintage International bus that has been gutted and conversion started. The person we bought it from was planning on using it minimally, but we’ll be living in it. She had already purchased 2 100w solar panels from grape solar, an inverter and charge controller...

Hey! I just joined here! Little background.. I'm 41, have a partner and 2 teens, 4 dogs, work and am technically homeless. We live with the in laws and that is about to end very soon. Left with no other options, I am considering buying a bus I found for sale, and living in it. Here is the...

Will be doing spray foam insulation for our 40ft conversion. I have 2 questions. 1. 1inch or 2 inch of spray which is best? We dont plan on being in the cold but I've driven through thick slush in Arizona. Whether cant be controlled and you can only drive so far 2. Doing a solar system...

I am almost 100% on my floor plan, my only concern is wondering if I've saved enough for my solar set up (the batteries, inverter, and everything else needed (still learning what's needed)). What amount of space would you recommend setting aside for the solar set up (i.e. 3' x 4' etc)? Also...

We are building a store front into our bus and dont want to spare money by getting a generator or be limited to plug ins. We are definitely doing solar. I just dont know what our needs will be. It's only 2 of us but we will both be having a job on top of operating the store at festivals and...

See Craigs List Ad for 24 Pics: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/tro/6981718180.html 2010 FOUR WHEEL CAMPER--KESTREL/HAWK $8300/OBO OAKLAND, CA. GOOD NEWS: 2010 Kestrel Camper (Like Hawk but shorter base for bed)): Interior looks new, very lightly used, no leaks, & all works well. Queen...

Heyo! Sean and Nic here from our magic bus! Here we have some pictures of a breaker we have at the rear right of our bus that is receiving from a 220 cable that hangs from the back and directs into 110 outlets that have been installed along the sides. We have access now to solar energy and are...

Over the last few days I have been asking people how much power they use in their bus. What I have come to figure out is, many people struggle with the conversions. So here is an easy to use way to calculate how much power you need. https://everydaycalculation.com/ah-kilowatt-hour.php My...

I am getting ready to buy my solar system and am wondering how much power people use on average per day. I have some pretty high demands as an entrepreneur using two computers that run 24/7, house fridge, sewing machine and lights. I want to be able to go a 3-5 days with out charging, so i am...

Im discovering there are deep deep mines to delve when it comes to just about every component related to power systems, and feeling a little overwhelmed with everything. There is so much great discussion on all the details, the why's and the how to's. But I would love to hear from some of you...

Hey guys and gals I need some help setting up my solar, the electricity part of my conversion is a very hard concept for me. I have a renogy kit with two solar panels a charge controller and two Trojan t105s if anyone is in the area and could help that would be awesome, I’m in Raleigh NC, I...

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Here is my solar system / electrical plan. I was looking for some feedback. I am by no means an electrician and any help is greatly appreciated. The Blueprints