1440W of Solar on 2017 Ventana 4037

[Ivylog]

Originally Posted by FlaRider

Was anyone add panels on a DSDP with the skirting around the roof. Wondering what type of mounting hardware to use to raise the panels up to be more even with the skirting

I have the raised rails/skirtings and used them to my advantage, giving me 3 different positions of the panels. Made my own mounts out of PT wooden railing battens.



900W total with 700 that tilt.

[NealC]

Originally Posted by 10 fan

When you call M.E. tech support do you use the number on the web site? I have left 3 messages and no return call.

I think it was just the number on their site. I think I left a VM and they called me back.

[10 fan]

Originally Posted by NealC

I think it was just the number on their site. I think I left a VM and they called me back.

I'll keep trying, thanks

[DG86]

Originally Posted by NealC

One more addition to the Victron stack. The Victron GX can take a GPS device to help it know its location and set the clock, etc. While that's a nice automated feature so I don't have to go into the remote console every time, if I cared about VRM (online portal) data being accurate, one feature it does offer me is exact coach location. In another thread I started discussing securing your coach and my toad has OnStar, this adds GPS location data for FREE. (well, the USB GPS was $30 on amazon).

After bookmarking this excellent thread for a long time, I am just now coming back around to planning for a solar system similar to C.Martin's that you all have done.

I'm curious about your GPS unit connected to the Venus GX. Assuming this stuff is all installed in the basement, did you have any concerns or issues with satellite reception? Which unit did you use, and are you happy with it? Do I need to worry about routing and mounting a GPS antenna?

[CoreyinWP]

No issue whatsoever

[C.Martin]

VANWEI VK-162 Notebook Usb GPS Navigation Module Support Google Earth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N01W8SK..._EbwEDbH2E490J

The puck has a magnetic base...which I simply stuck in the compartment door frame.

It does a great job there...even with the slide extended... must be pretty sensitive.