Installing 300watt BougeRV Solar Panels, Part 2 - Make your own mounting brackets?
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- It was a tight fit, but we installed two, 300watt solar panels on the roof of our 6'X10" cargo trailer camper using easy-to-make aluminum adhesive mounting brackets and a few screws for added safety. Be sure to watch Part 1 to see how the mounts were made.
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Great question when she asked "where do you get the sealant"!
Again love the video.
My dad is 85 in the hospital at the moment, gave me a 16x7.5 trailer last week. I had in the past tried to buy it from him. I'm going to convert it,at least my plan.
I will be chatting with you later, Haven't had much down time lately.
If nothing rips,tears or comes unravelled, I plan for our paths to cross one day.
Love your videos
You're going to really enjoy that trailer and it's a great size for long term travel and camping. Praying for your dad.
Great job! Those panels are staying put forever. I’m sure you got a good workout. 😎
Fun to watch. Also made me realize maybe portable will be better for us. I like the idea though! Enjoyed it! Take care!
The thing about having solar on your roof is that it's always there producing power, even when you are driving. I think that you need both.
That’s for sure!
Looking good 👍
Looks good Rick, and girl power comes in handy, with three daughters I can attest to that. Also you mentioned sealing the perimeter of the roof where it joins to the body and that is a good idea, my last trailer had a leak at that very point. Went to a tractor trailer repair center and they sold me a roll of a product called flash bond, four inches wide heavy aluminum outer with a black sticky down side, worked a charm on the leak but the damage was already done behind the wall and the floor.
I saw that tape and it's supposed tp work really well, but I'm trying the Flex Seal this time around.
I have moved on from that style of caulking guns to the bigger stronger tradesman's style. Essentially the same thing, but it works.
Thank you for your info...... I have found 400 watts is most practical for me.....and the 500W solar charger seems to be most convenient, portable, and useful
Nice job! Great team work! 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻🤙🏻
thanks for the info..
Now I'm not the kind of guy who goes around making comments on another man's caulking gun all willy-nilly.
I will say that you are giving my Home Depot, sheet metal caulking gun an inferiority complex.
That thing amazes all who see it.
Thanks, Rick and Linda. It's nice to see someone appreciate QA. I talk through the steps with my wife so she can stop me when I miss a step. There's often not enough time to do it right, but always enough time to do it again.
I gotta get the nerve to punch through my roof. I'll get there because roof-mounted panels reduce insolation; are always stowed and deployed; and, much harder to steal.
You have it all right! Both on having your wife double check your intentions and on the solar!
Looks like you kids are back home. This is a much better setup for your attachment. Did you add a panel? More roof coverage will keep the trailer interior cooler. I noticed a bit of difference on my truck camper after getting my 4 panels installed. Personally, I got rid of the mp4 connectors on the panels. I know too many people who've had one problem with another. I went with Panduit butt crimp connectors and shrink wrap.
Thanks for the tip on the connectors, I may need that. Yeah, we removed two 200watt panels and replaced them with these two 300watt ones. With the first panels there was a noticeable difference in the temperature inside, so these should be even better.
I had to purchase a +ONE caulking gun, have had it for 5+ years n still going strong,a time and hand/fingers saver.
I was always skeptical of Flex Seal because of how it was marketed originally but I’ve recently used it in a couple of applications for my boat trailer and was pleased with the outcome. I am coating galvanized metal that is exposed to salt water and over time will begin to rust.. only time will tell but it has to extend the rust prevention.
I guess we'll see, because I just bought a quart. Kinda spendy though.
You guys Rock! Peace and Blessings
Eterna Bond Tape is hard to beat for your seams on the roof.
Thanks, Myron.
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My cousin used Flex Seal on the whole roof (rolled it on) of his 6X12 box van, and three years later, still looks like new. I used the spray on version on certain parts of my roof, and I'm liking it so far. I plan on doing the whole thing too, eventually. I like to over gauge my wires too. I'm pushing 65-70 volts thru 10 gauge wire, for my 24 volt system. I don't think your panels are going anywhere. I think you are gonna really like the new system. I can't wait for your review on it.
That's good to hear about the Flex Seal. We're pretty excited about having more solar to keep up with those cloudy days and I'll let you know how it works out for sure.
Those are "Big Panels" ... and my guess is because they are a few inches off the roof with some air movement between they will make the interior cooler while in the sun on hot days ... if your trailer is aluminum frame you should use plastic washers on stainless steel screws at the contact points to avoid electrolysis corrosion when they get wet ... as you probably know being a sailor the closer you are to salt water this becomes more important .. learned that from a trailer fabricator ... I placed my "Through Hull" fitting for the solar cables on a side panel high up to avoid putting holes in the one piece aluminum roof ... I figured it's much easier changing one side panel than a roof panel ... I had to change a panel once behind a wheel a few years ago and it's not that hard or complicated .. a roof not so much ..
That's good information for everyone, Richard, thank you. I saw a sculpture down on Seattle's waterfront that was made from aluminum and brass. It had to be hosed off with fresh water daily because it was literally a battery.
You know I'm first
You made it!
OK. Gotta ask: do you work out? You’re packing some pretty nice guns there. I think I’m a couple years younger than you but I wish my arms still looked like that. By the way, ‘girl power’ is the way to go if you can swing it. My wife keeps me from goofing up all the time. Signed, Your neighbor just down the road (in Helena).
I work out by being too darn busy all the time. Daughters are a lot of fun to have around and mine are a blessing to me.
Hahahaha. Cute!
I have a question there is two of you and one of me. Can I get away with 300 watts with the luxuries you have?
Yes, I think you can, but you'll have to use the Starlink sparingly. More solar is good for those cloudy days where the sun isn't cooperating as well.
Your vehicles alternator will provide more than enough amps to charge your batteries while driving. I wish we could talk, I could help you be more efficient with your electric needs and those of your viewers. I have way more DC draw then you do and produce sufficient voltage to keep my batteries charged with only a 200 watt suitcase system.
Hello Larry, I can always use more knowledge! I do know that to do that I would need to install a DC to DC charger in order to protect the lithium batteries, but I've never really felt the need to charge while driving for my personal usage.
Links for the sealant and 3m tape would be great if that's available.
I'll add them now. Thanks.
rick great job, but did you see those 2 Philippino woman on a ladder. ? scary thing, i guess thats the only way to become TALL?HAHA
Oh oh, you're in trouble! Those two Filipino women are Okinawans! Although Linda was raised with Filipinos and Hawaiians mostly. You should see her operate a balisong.
@@gonagain well it wont be the first time for me to make a mistake on woman;s nationalty, and it wont be the first time to have a woman on a chair looking me in the eyes DIRECTLY! BUT IN THE FUTURE IM LOOKING FORWARD TO IT, SORRY????????
Like 654 Rick and Linda 👍🏻💛🙏🏻🇺🇸
Thank you, Bill!
Good 👍 stuff how much does panels putting out..Thanks
I see 450 watts for the 2 panels on an average summer day. HIgher is possible in ideal conditions.
Hello and great video! Do you by chance have a link to the adhesive you used? Thanks in advance!
Korry
Are the panels 300 watts each?
Yes, they are.
I thought you might have had something to do with boats when you brought up 5200, I dealt with some boat guys in Ft. Myers that swore by it and used it on everything, we were in the appliance business, it was scary what they relied on it to do, and it did the job. normal appliance sealant was 800
Sikaflex 221 is the same stuff. I can't understand why more hardware stores don't carry one or the other in the 10oz. tube.
@@gonagain $$$ and demand
Outstanding!
Thank you kindly!