RV Solar Panel & Charge Controller Installation

Описание: In this video I show step by step how to install solar panels and a solar charge controller in an RV. You will see how I planned the layout of the panels on the roof, how I prepared the panel mounts and how I fixed the panels in place with 3M VHB tape. I also walk through the process of making my own solar cables for the roof and how I drilled down from the roof to the factory pre-installed solar wires below. If you own a Leisure Travel Van (LTV) you will also learn of the different possible locations to drill down into the house to pass your solar cables through. The video includes the installation of my Victron SmartSolar MPPT Charge Controller, an On-Off switch between the solar panels and the controller and a Breaker between the controller and the battery. The video shows everything in complete detail.

You may also want to view my video on the installation of a LiFePO4 battery and Victron Charge controller here    • Leisure Travel Van RV LiFePO4 Battery Upgrade  

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Equipment I used for this installation:

100W Renogy Eclipse Panels https://amzn.to/3WMf0Dd
Renogy Z Mounting Brackets https://amzn.to/3fJ84X3
3"x 4" x 1/4" Al Plates https://www.midweststeelsupply.com/st...
3M VHB Tape https://amzn.to/3Edh4wT
3M 4200 Marine Adhesive Sealant https://amzn.to/3Un3Z9Y
Victron SmartSolar MPPT Charge Controller https://amzn.to/3DUd9U7
Battery Switch https://amzn.to/3tklkEl
30A Breaker https://amzn.to/3zYn9dW
50ft 8AWG Duplex Solar Cable https://amzn.to/3EfoMX7
BougerRV 12pcs Solar Connector Set (10AWG)
Various Size Ring Terminal Lugs https://amzn.to/3UDF2GP
8AWG Cable But Connectors https://amzn.to/3thrq8J
3/4" Black Wire Loom https://amzn.to/3G0avil

I also installed an Ampere Time 300Ah LiFePO4 battery which you can see in my other video    • Leisure Travel Van RV LiFePO4 Battery Upgrade  

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