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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-17-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Another use for the solar installation

First of all in my defense, I drive around with my headlights switched to automatic. I just get in and out of my truck and they turn on and off as needed. However, if it is bright out, they will...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-07-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
When I ordered the BF I asked for a three way and...

When I ordered the BF I asked for a three way and got no for an answer. It is just as well because the AC heater is around 400 watts. So, if you had a dc heater that was 360 watts you would need...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-04-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Surprised

I am a little surprised at how my recent update was interpreted. My goals have been met. I am able to roll down the road with my propane off because of the B-to-B charger with a little help from my...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-02-2021, 05:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Traveling with the frig on AC

One of the reasons for this build was to be able to run the refrigerator on AC while driving. The first time I tried it I thought the batteries would stay at 100%. It didn't keep up so I used...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-19-2021, 06:51 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Minor update

I was up on the roof yesterday to give it a wash in preparation for some kind of wax job. Everything looked good and all of the Eturnabond tape is doing it's job. The only flaw was one panel...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-11-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
I think I got a bad batch of VHB tape. I used it...

I think I got a bad batch of VHB tape. I used it with eturnabond tape on the first solar panel. The last three were only eturnabond tape. I never checked temperatures.

I learned at that Victron...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-11-2021, 07:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
I just realized you made these two posts. I am...

I just realized you made these two posts. I am glad that is working for you. Personally I would rather use propane to power the frig, just not while driving. I think the frig works better on...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-19-2021, 07:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Update

Due to the massive construction on the old farm I have been off the grid for a few nights. I bought an android phone and have been getting used to my Victron 712 battery monitor.

Everyday my...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-29-2021, 09:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Learning more

I watched a Will Prowse video about my Renogy DCC50S and it matched my experiences with it. When I first hooked it up I was getting more than 50 amps from the truck. Since then it has been 25...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-28-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Oh I don't think that is a good idea. The water...

Oh I don't think that is a good idea. The water would be bad enough but picture a wet salty winter road spraying that thing down. No not me I wouldn't.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-28-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
My inverter didn't get hot it was warm not hot to...

My inverter didn't get hot it was warm not hot to touch. I just checked over at Battle Born and their temperature range is 25 - 135 F. I will have to come up with some kind of an outside...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-28-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Wow 500 amp/hours of batteries. You should be...

Wow 500 amp/hours of batteries. You should be able to run your AC for more than a few hours. One thing that I have found myself wishing for is a shore power shut off from inside. That way I...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-26-2021, 09:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Update

Thanks for the good words. I didn't think anyone was following the thread but if someone is I guess I should report about the trip down and something that came up today.

I spent four days driving...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-06-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Done

I'm done and cleaning up. I put the dinette back in today. Tomorrow I'll vacuum and start the final packing for Florida.

I added all of the expenses to get a total :omy I usually don't do that...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-02-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
It is running

I am 90% done. Today I disconnected the lead acid battery and wired in the three Battle Born batteries. Then I unplugged the shore power and wired in the AC lines to my inverter. I reinstalled the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-21-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Back at it

Well I have to get in gear and get this finished. I have the batteries in place and all locked down with dense foam padding. I made some short cables and they are wired in parallel. Then I drilled...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-21-2020, 12:21 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Truck wiring

Well I finished the difficult truck wiring for the battery to battery charger that I am installing. I ran a 4ga cable from the battery to a 170 amp Anderson connector that is attached with Velcro...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-03-2020, 05:07 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Inside Wiring

Next week I will start the inside. I will have to go quicker because I am running out of time.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-03-2020, 04:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Wiring the Box

I positioned the box and trimmed all of the wires. Then I crimped and shrunk wrapped the ten cables. I cut a couple of small pieces of of copper bar stock to make a couple of bus bars for the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-03-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
The roof is done

I set up the staging again so I could do the wiring. I tried a ladder but it just was not worth it.

I bought a package of water proof fittings that you can run a cable through. I used two in the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-16-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Been Busy

I have been busy with my Morton building prep work. I finally got the old stone shed cleaned out and demoed a couple of weeks ago. Then I took a break and finished an ebike I have been fooling with...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-15-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
I am using that corrugated plastic to act as a...

I am using that corrugated plastic to act as a spacer and get the panel off of the roof. I have watched several videos on this. Here is a five minute one.
...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-15-2020, 04:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
How much of that VHB tape did you use?

How much of that VHB tape did you use?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-15-2020, 04:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Plastic cardboard

It seems it is taking me forever to get anything done but I have been busy cleaning out a 30 X 80 foot shed prior to tearing it down.

Anyway I watched a bunch of videos on mounting flexible panels...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-03-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Arizona

I am planning on going to Quartzite next year so the solar will come in handy there.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-02-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
BigFoot Prewire

While I was on the roof installing my AC I pulled the refrigerator cover off to get a look at the other end of the solar prewire.

Now that I have the staging setup next to the camper I should...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-26-2020, 03:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Next Step

I divided the storage space under the right side dinette seat with a piece of 3/4 inch plywood. The batteries are in their final resting place but the left one will be moved in and out while I am...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-12-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
The panels are going to go in last. I have seen...

The panels are going to go in last. I have seen that video and he did a follow up one trying to remove them. I just made the decision that I wasn't going to drill any holes in my new fiberglass...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-10-2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Well maybe I should list the pieces I have...

Well maybe I should list the pieces I have gathered. My BigFoot is a 25B25RT.

3 Battle Born 100 amp/hr GC2 batteries
4 Lensun 110 watt semi-flexible solar panels
Renogy DCC50S 12V 50A DC-DC...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-08-2020, 08:20 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Battery location

I am going to use the space under the right side dinette seat for most of my components. I will put a divider in to separate that compartment into 2 parts. Here are the batteries in their...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-08-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,697
Posted By ThomasC
Another BigFoot Solar Thread

All of my parts have arrived and I have started installing a few things. I decided to put the Victron 712 and Samlex remote in the radio panel which is above the dinette on the left. It is a little...
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