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Problem with series is shade, have lots of deciduous trees around here so if a single panel is shaded, it would kill half my output. (From my very limited research) I plan to look at some technical reports, forums seem to be ripe with opinions instead of facts from the RV community.

MPPT controller can handle 250V, each panel is 48 VOC per datasheet. I could easily do 3 in series in 2 sets with lots of headroom. I'll probably do 2 in series with 3 sets - to optimize generation with shading. Each panel is just below 10A so I could run the 3 sets into one set of cables and be...

Haven't done it yet, based on voltage and current ratings I can do either. I'm currently thinking I'll series each set of 2, then parallel those 3 sets

Mounted solar panels today, 2200w residential. 4 points of attachment, M8 riv-nuts into roof. Sealed with sikaflex 221. Zinc chromate 10.9 fasteners. Didn't even fall off the roof once!

It's the expansion tank, the only flow into/out of it will be from coolant expansion-no circulation through it. Sure there may be a little of it mixing in the system from turbulence but I doubt it will be significant. The main coolant lines will most likely get some insulation. I think it will...

Got the main electricals mounted. The batteries (3x 24V LiFePO4 victron, 15.3kWh) will be underneath the inverter/chargers. I think this will be the location for the water heater and fresh water tank. Someone asked a while ago, this is with the cab tilted and it's door closed. It has a...

Good point, side panels likely a no-go.

You said it's a rough sketch so maybe this is already thought out, but as you have it shown the pivot is axial to the cylinder when in the retracted position. This would put all force from the cylinder into the pivot and the panel wouldn't move.

I like the idea. I looked at bifacials with hinges but opted for standard panels due to simplicity. Trying to make the truck as reliable as possible so simplicity and modularity are key factors. To raise the panels with snow load on them would require a very substantial lifting mechanism. I'm...

2200w solar, inverter is 3000w continuous

UPS is working overtime... The major electrical components have arrived.

Probably matches with this:

Check the fuses first, they love to pull them. On mine at least, the abs light is default on and the abs computer has to turn it off.

Took a few hours today and fabbed up the stairs mounting. For now straps can hold it in the upper position but I'm going to make something a little slicker.

Figuring out location for the webasto...can fit it nicely in the battery tray, however it's best for it to be higher than the tank to avoid bubbles in the fuel line. Would be nice to have it below the stock overflow tank and to be able to not have a second overflow. I don't have a lot of...

Too me, that pretty much proves it's locking on pavement around turns. I have lwb too. I have to 3 point to get out of my driveway.

Kids came home from school and loved the steps, mom was not pleased.

Mainly been working on design of systems so lots of time researching parts. Wallet is quite a bit lighter after diesel heater, victron electrics, heat pump, etc. Parts to start arriving soon. Wife said she needed a sun visor so 3d printed up a holder and found some similar visors (a little...

Wonder the drivability with a 6x6 , having lockers in both rears. I have tight corners around here.

I don't have one of those awesome hand control cruise controls, I just use a rock on the gas pedal instead.