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Scottybdivin · 02-12-2018, 01:45 PM

Nice use of space. That would be DW's side of the closet in my rig.

Also it looks like you used that empty space next to the Hydro Hot. That's where I have my pancake air compressor. That certainly gives me some ideas.

BTW, did you sell all the Magnum equipment you replaced?

4x4 · 02-12-2018, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RKins

Very nicely done.
Do you notice any heat or smell in the closet?

None whatsoever!!! It only contains the batteries and solar chargers so no fans, noise or heat!

4x4 · 02-12-2018, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottybdivin

Nice use of space. That would be DW's side of the closet in my rig.

Also it looks like you used that empty space next to the Hydro Hot. That's where I have my pancake air compressor. That certainly gives me some ideas.

BTW, did you sell all the Magnum equipment you replaced?

LOL, someone here just beat you to it! I didn't have the Magnum control panel since I was using the Silverleaf to control it. I still have the Magnum PT-100 though and the older 3100 watt Magnum MSW inverter but the MSH-3012 is spoken for.

4x4 · 02-12-2018, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 757driver

4X4,

Very nice install. Overboard on the 1200 AH of lithium?...............Never!! We also have 1200AH and are loving it.

I agree, love having that much energy available!

ALLOY · 02-13-2018, 12:24 PM

The workmanship is fantastic. One of the best installs I've seen

Victron solar controllers are 250v. Don't see that often. What is the voltage coming into the controllers? What panels where used?

4x4 · 02-13-2018, 01:48 PM

I'm running 4 Sunrunner SF180 panels in series and then 2 sets of 5 series of the SF100 panels to the second charger. The SF180 set sees around 85v and the FF100 is around 105v.

Idleup · 02-13-2018, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 4x4

Three Photos of rear closet, there first 2 are without the wood cover over the batteries.

4X4,

Your wiring & workmanship is absolutely spectacular.

When I was much younger, I worked Malcolm Forbes private yacht, it had this beautiful wiring and workmanship like what you have. Newmar needs to hire you as a consult on their wiring!

Regards - Mike

RKins · 02-13-2018, 02:00 PM

"I need to say that AMSolar is amazing" - so I think they installed it. Quite a pretty job though.
Any pics of the solar panels?
Were the soft panels any good while they were installed? I saw a youtube of someone installing them and they did look slick.

4x4 · 02-13-2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Idleup

4X4,

Your wiring & workmanship is absolutely spectacular.

When I was much younger, I worked Malcolm Forbes private yacht, it had this beautiful wiring and workmanship like what you have. Newmar needs to hire you as a consult on their wiring!

Regards - Mike

I wish. The only thing I can take credit for is the location of the batteries and inverters as I did not want them together in the same compartment. I also wanted the batteries away from any possible road heat in the summer, so inside they went with ridiculously long cables between them which required running dual 4/0 cables to each inverter. AMSolar takes credit for EVERYTHING else, especially the beautiful installation. Unfortunately for me I previously had a generic shop install a solar system with 6 flexible panels and a charger which I ended up gutting

the entire system once I got to AMSolar. The panels were tossed and lucky for me they weren't on long enough to do any damage to the roof from heat buildup. 20/20 hindsight would tell me to simply make a schedule with AMSolar and get it done right the first time.

4x4 · 02-13-2018, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RKins

"I need to say that AMSolar is amazing" - so I think they installed it. Quite a pretty job though.
Any pics of the solar panels?
Were the soft panels any good while they were installed? I saw a youtube of someone installing them and they did look slick.

Yep, AMSolar is the installer!
Just waiting for AMSolar to send me some drone shots of the roof with the panels installed which I'll post.

The soft panels look great but did not produce much power. I also found out they can damage the roof because of them being black they absorb a lot of heat, which also decreases their efficiency. I have a valance so my glass panels are mounted a few inches above the roof so they stay cooler because they get ventilation from underneath, they stay more efficient because of being cooler plus they shade the roof so the motorhome stays cooler. All benefits of "floating" them!