To us, wiring and installing solar seemed like a very overwhelming and complicated task. Woody however, took it by the horns and figured it all out. We're happy to report that it's working exceedingly! Check out part 1 of 2 of wiring and installing 525 watts of solar on our 170 inch wheelbase, 4x4 Sprinter van.
Follow along on our journey while we build out a van, travel the world and Encompass Adventure!!
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Our Solar Components:
* Solar Panels - Newpowa 175W RV Solar Panel 175 Watt 12V Monocrystalline High-Efficiency Mono Module Marine Boat Off Grid: amzn.to/3mgP8wn
* Mounting Brackets (Tilt) - Renogy Adjustable Solar Panel Tilt Mount Brackets: amzn.to/3ohEk2H
* Torque Washers: amzn.to/35sRr8R
* Victron Smart MPPT Solar Charge Controller - amzn.to/37yUChU
* Extra MC4 Connector Kit: amzn.to/3mb5wyi (Used for making extension cables, you can buy extension cables if you'd like instead)
* 10 AWG Solar Cable: amzn.to/35maEZL (**There are online resources to determine AWG needed for length + load of solar panels. I'd check them out. We used 10 AWG and 8 AWG.)
* Inline Solar Fuse: amzn.to/34lj2JH
* 3-1 MC4Y2 Connector: amzn.to/3mchMP... is for taking the 3 solar panels into 1 cable if you are running in parallel, but if you run in a series you don't need to.)
* Weatherproof double cable entry: amzn.to/3jmAO3l
Our Electrical Components:
* Batteries: BattleBorn 100AH Lithium Iron Phosphate: amzn.to/2HgZqhe
* 12V 140 Amp Dual Battery Smart Isolator by KeyLine: amzn.to/31A2POT
* Renogy Pure Sine Inverter 2000W: amzn.to/3e0YjhD
* Blue Sea Systems ST Blade ATO/ATC Fuse Blocks: amzn.to/3knu9HD
* T Tocas 60 Amp Surface-Mount Circuit Breakers with Manual Reset: amzn.to/3km5bIt
* T Tocas 70 Amp Surface-Mount Circuit Breakers with Manual Reset: amzn.to/2HssbYf
* AIMS Power 2000 Watt 12V Pure Sine Inverter Charger ETL Certified to UL 458: amzn.to/3mfLG5c
* 4AWG 15' Black and 15' Red (Alternator): amzn.to/2Tfa3Dx
* Victron Smart Battery Monitor: amzn.to/35nL2vw
* SIMARINE PICO one Smart Marine and RV Battery Monitor: amzn.to/2IVUwGO
* Blue Sea Systems Busbar - 250A W/O Cover: amzn.to/37w5ooV
* Bus Bar Covers: amzn.to/31yXh7l
* 250A Fuse: amzn.to/3dTdsBh
* 8 AWG Cable 5 feet of Red and Black: amzn.to/31tZwsw
* Terminal Fuse: amzn.to/35mbuFT
* SELTERM 2 Pack 4 Gauge 4 AWG 1/4" Stud UL Heavy Duty Copper Crimp Lugs: amzn.to/31xtls5
* SELTERM 2 Pack 4 Gauge 4 AWG 5/16" Stud UL Heavy Duty Copper Crimp Lugs: amzn.to/3mg68T8
* 2 AWG Gauge Red + Black Pure Copper Battery Inverter Cables - 1ft of R+B: amzn.to/2HwLn6D
* 2 AWG Gauge Red + Black Pure Copper Battery Inverter Cables - 3ft of R+B: amzn.to/31B2uM2
* Battery Switch (kill switch): amzn.to/2TefQJw
* 12v USB Charging Stations (2 ports each): amzn.to/34ke3bX
* Light Switches (Dimmers): amzn.to/2FV7bbU
* Wall Outlets: amzn.to/2J07fZb
* Shower Fan: amzn.to/3okpZCz
Tools & Hardware:
* Step Bit: amzn.to/35pFEYB
* Circular Saw: amzn.to/31wwYPh
* Hole Saw Kit: amzn.to/2HpckJI
* Jigsaw: amzn.to/2HsEgwh
* Cordless Drill: amzn.to/35k6mlw
* Multi-tool: amzn.to/2HhLVxP
* Power Sander: amzn.to/37EkEjw
* Rivnuts: amzn.to/37w1LiQ
* Rivnut Tool: amzn.to/2IXzvvp
* Heat Gun: amzn.to/2IOli3E
* Magnetic Wristbands: amzn.to/3e0X8id
* Industrial Strength Gorilla Glue (Clear): amzn.to/3dSHFAG
* Sikaflex Self Leveling Sealant: amzn.to/2IRcji9
* Butyl Tape: amzn.to/3kmmauv
* Silicone Sealant: amzn.to/35nXJ9J
Our Camera Gear:
* Sony ZV1: amzn.to/35onR43
* Canon G7X Mark ii: amzn.to/31BuxuG
* Drone: amzn.to/3jmh7sz
* Samsung Galaxy S10+ (cell phone): amzn.to/35mP9Id
* Mini Shotgun Microphone: amzn.to/3mbPzrv
Miscellaneous:
* Bug Screen: amzn.to/3jlgyiA
* Rustoleum Truck Bed Liner Spray: amzn.to/3jnuPvl
* Vantech Roof Rails: amzn.to/35os087
* Noico Sound Deadener: amzn.to/31yYagb
* Noico Metal Barrel Roller: amzn.to/31y2P1W
* Aluminum Foil Tape: amzn.to/3okApC6
* Maxx Air Fan: amzn.to/2HhOP5H
* L Brackets (for Headliner shelf): amzn.to/3dTesW3
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11 сен 2024
