seanpistol
Explorer
Here it is for $169- this the correct kit?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B8L6EFA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_q0T2xbAWCHA94
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B8L6EFA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_q0T2xbAWCHA94
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FJR Colorado
Explorer
Bingo!
Note that depending upon how you are mounting it, I doubt you'll need the Z-brackets. They came in my kit but I did not use them.
IF you need a set of 4, I can throw mine in the mail to you. Just PM me a snail mail address.
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toyotech
Expedition Leader
I got this one because I used the hardware
$200 shipped
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B...73969245&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Renogy
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$200 shipped
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B...73969245&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Renogy
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seanpistol
Explorer
Pulled the trigger on the kit with the hardware. Thanks guys.
How about an inverter recommendation?
Battery recommendation?
The battery in the living quarters of my Dad's horse trailer is charged using the truck's alternator through the 7-pin trailer connection. That has me wondering if I can integrate something similar. I don't want to rely on it, but as a backup.
How about an inverter recommendation?
Battery recommendation?
The battery in the living quarters of my Dad's horse trailer is charged using the truck's alternator through the 7-pin trailer connection. That has me wondering if I can integrate something similar. I don't want to rely on it, but as a backup.
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toyotech
Expedition Leader
This is the one I got. Pure sinewave or true sinewave is the way to go
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D...x+inverter&dpPl=1&dpID=41PTqNpqAqL&ref=plSrch
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D...x+inverter&dpPl=1&dpID=41PTqNpqAqL&ref=plSrch
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spazstic
Lives for the weekend
I had two 50W panels like this from Amazon and they helped but wouldn't maintain the fridge in temps above 80°. At Lake Mohave in temps of 100°+ I still had to start the truck daily. But I do have the 82qt ARB.
spazstic
Lives for the weekend
Nice, looks good. A lot like my rack. I remove it after trips because I am always using the bed. I can take the tent off, kinda flip/roll it onto the tailgate, then to the ground. Then take the rack off. Same process in reverse for putting it back on. Allows me to do it by myself and it's actually really easy. Especially with a small cordless impact driver.
toyotech
Expedition Leader
Really? I was able to leave my tundra parked for two days in Mojave desert well over 100 degree weather. Maybe I had more sun
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FJR Colorado
Explorer
Optima Yellowtop
Yes, you can easily integrate truck power. I just like to keep completely separate systems. Blue Sea seems to have the components of choice if you want to integrate truck power.
seanpistol
Explorer
Jose, what size fridge do you have? 82qt is massive. I've been reading into the Indel B all day. I think the smallest one could work for me.
toyotech
Expedition Leader
I have a 48qt whynter. Picked it up from Home Depot for ~$440.
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seanpistol
Explorer
Does anyone use a battery monitor with their solar setup like this one?
https://www.altestore.com/store/meters-communications-site-analysis/meters-battery-monitors/ammeters-voltmeters-battery-monitors/bogart-engineering-tm-2030rv-f-trimetric-battery-monitor-p11263/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwsO6-BRDRy8bsxfiV2bkBEiQAF8EzKMj0Te6LtgXy2VMtI1zyNIpyYr12Miv_qm5HNsjFZtAaAl7f8P8HAQ
I ordered the inverter you posted, Jose. I could find nothing but good information on it and it seems to be exactly what I need. I'd like to mount it inside a cabinet and have household style outlets on the outside of the cabinet. Figuring how to wire everything is going to be the most difficult part for me-
-Solar panel and controller
-Battery(maybe two?)
-Battery monitor
-Inverter to outlets
-Blue Sea fuse block
-Interior LED lights
-Exterior LED camp lights
-Switches, household style
-Fantastic fan
-Fridge
-Input for the trailer connection to charge the battery using the truck's alternator, as a cloudy day/heavy use backup
Am I forgetting any components here that I need to wire this up? Like a manual switch so the solar panel isn't pumping juice to the battery if it's parked for two months at my house?
Still shopping around for LED lights and the battery monitor. Want to pull the trigger on those today so I have them next week and get them rigged up next weekend after I pick up the camper. The fridge and fantastic fan may wait until I spend some time in the camper.
https://www.altestore.com/store/meters-communications-site-analysis/meters-battery-monitors/ammeters-voltmeters-battery-monitors/bogart-engineering-tm-2030rv-f-trimetric-battery-monitor-p11263/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwsO6-BRDRy8bsxfiV2bkBEiQAF8EzKMj0Te6LtgXy2VMtI1zyNIpyYr12Miv_qm5HNsjFZtAaAl7f8P8HAQ
I ordered the inverter you posted, Jose. I could find nothing but good information on it and it seems to be exactly what I need. I'd like to mount it inside a cabinet and have household style outlets on the outside of the cabinet. Figuring how to wire everything is going to be the most difficult part for me-
-Solar panel and controller
-Battery(maybe two?)
-Battery monitor
-Inverter to outlets
-Blue Sea fuse block
-Interior LED lights
-Exterior LED camp lights
-Switches, household style
-Fantastic fan
-Fridge
-Input for the trailer connection to charge the battery using the truck's alternator, as a cloudy day/heavy use backup
Am I forgetting any components here that I need to wire this up? Like a manual switch so the solar panel isn't pumping juice to the battery if it's parked for two months at my house?
Still shopping around for LED lights and the battery monitor. Want to pull the trigger on those today so I have them next week and get them rigged up next weekend after I pick up the camper. The fridge and fantastic fan may wait until I spend some time in the camper.
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Reefry
Observer
I'm using a 65 Quart Whynter fridge and it fits in the backseat of my Tundra perfectly. I also ran a single 100w Renogy panel for a few months before learning it doesn't quite make enough juice to power the fridge full time and have enough left over for lights and charging a laptop.
So I added a second 100w panel with two T-105 Trojan batteries and the system ran flawlessly throughout a 3 month long road trip. It kept my fridge cooled even in 100 degree weather with enough power left over to work on my laptop for a good amount of time as well. With the amount of roof space a FWC has I say you should add another panel. And if you want to squeeze a little more potential out of your system ditch the PWM for an MPPT controller.
So I added a second 100w panel with two T-105 Trojan batteries and the system ran flawlessly throughout a 3 month long road trip. It kept my fridge cooled even in 100 degree weather with enough power left over to work on my laptop for a good amount of time as well. With the amount of roof space a FWC has I say you should add another panel. And if you want to squeeze a little more potential out of your system ditch the PWM for an MPPT controller.
seanpistol
Explorer
Why is that? Which controller are you using?
I'd like to keep the single panel on the roof to allow for more space for toys but could always add a second later on if needed. I have read good things about the two Trojan 105 golf cart batteries in parallel, I'm surprised that wasn't enough for your setup.
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