Adding Big Solar to a Little Camper!

Описание: As an off-the grid camping enthusiast, adding a big solar panel on my eggshell fiberglass trailer was essential for me. This video shows how I did it and the impressive first results.

This solar install is a work in progress. It is not complete, and several other phases of the build are planned based on preliminary test results. I do not recommend anyone follow this design until I have made final conclusions later in the year. Thanks! SP


Materials used in this build:
two 8' lengths of 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" x 3/16" thick aluminum L-channel extrusion (rails and brackets)
ten 1/4" x 1" long stainless steel bolts with vinyl lock-nuts
twelve 5/16" x 1 1/4" stainless steel bolts with vinyl lock-nuts
four fender washers
10 gauge wire, length to suit
270W poly-crystalline solar panel (link below)
40A MPPT Solar controller with remote meter (link below)
12V AGM Battery ( also Deep Cycle or Lithium if preferred)
Non-sag RV Roofing Sealant (link below)
Miscellaneous mounting hardware

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List of products mentioned in this video (Amazon Affiliate Links*):
270W Solar Panel: https://amzn.to/3aKaiwH
Epever 40A MPPT Solar Controller: https://amzn.to/2Yd3SDA
Dicor RV Roofing Sealant: https://amzn.to/3eQVG1P

Note: The G.Solar 130Ah battery is no longer available. A similar battery is made by Renogy and is shown here: https://amzn.to/2W3FIbZ

My Equipment (Amazon Affiliate Links*):

Osmo Action Camera: https://amzn.to/2QCSUlh
Action Camera stabilizer: https://amzn.to/35nRXD2My Equipment
Main Camera: Sony A7Sii: https://amzn.to/2J9voXk
Camcorder: Sony FRD-AX33: http://amzn.to/2khCRMT
4K Sports Camera: https://amzn.to/2Dtsygn
Zoom Field Recorder: https://amzn.to/2WrLZQU
Shotgun Mic: http://amzn.to/2kOJqqY
Merlin 2 Steadicam: https://amzn.to/2X67unS
Tripod: https://amzn.to/2Xb3EKg
Editing: Powerdirector 17: https://amzn.to/2KqY8gC
Sports Chair: https://amzn.to/2OkN7PL

How I get around:
Trailer: 2008 Outback by Trillium
Tow Vehicle: 2010 Jeep Liberty, 6 cyl 3.7L gas engine, 4WD, over 160,000 km

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