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        Our Solar Setup

        https://carriage-lifestyle-owners.com/viewtopic.php?f=101&t=1054

        Posted: 2:37 PM – Dec 29, 2013
        B.W.
        This is how we’ve got our Solar set up 2 1/2 years ago. This puts a lot of weight on the frontend but pretty balanced from side to side.
        1. 2 – 185 watt solar panels Total: 370 watts
        2. Mobile 2000 watt Inverter-Charger by Magnum
        3. ME RC25 Controller
        4. TriStar 25 MPPT Collar Controller
        5. Remote (located in hallway) Digital Volt Meter for TriStar Controller
        6. Midnight Mini-DC Disconnect Panel
        7. Panel Output Cable Assembly
        8. Outdoor Combiner Enclosure w/30′ & 50′ 10/0 UL Stranded Cable for remote panel setup
        9. Watertight Connectors
        10. 50 amp DIN Breaker
        11. One pair 4/0 gauge 15′ Inverter Cables
        12. 6 – Trojan T-105 250ah Golf Cart Batteries
        13. PVC Tilt Frame w/aluminum mount frame for panels

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        Complete Setup in Front Compartment

        Six Trojan Batteries

        Plywood Rack for added Storage

        Front Compartment w/everything loaded

        Remote Controller for Inverter & Remote TriStar Controller in hallway inside

        PVC Tilt Frame w/Aluminum Panel Rack
        (can set up Frame/Rack in 15mins)

        Two 185 watt Panels

        Posted: 3:17 PM – Dec 29, 2013
        Jpcovert1
        The set up really functional. The only thought I have is the out gassing from the six Trojan 105’s. From every thing I have read, the out gassing from the batteries needs to be contained and vented to the outside. Not only expulsion potential but also corrosive to electrical components. I suspect you could find a container to house the six batteries that has a lid and could be vented. For y additional pair of 105’s I used a Rubbermaid tub and used some vacuum hose routed to a vent I placed at the front. I also vented it out the bottom. Added a watering system so that keeping the batteries topped off is easy.
        Posted: 8:14 AM – Jul 05, 2014
        jimmyb
        Very nice set up… What do you use your original battery tray for?
        Posted: 9:32 AM – Jul 05, 2014
        B.W.
        jimmyb wrote:Very nice set up… What do you use your original battery tray for?

        I’m using it as a miscellaneous for my fresh water connections (extra y’s, 45’s, spray nozzles, etc. in small container) and sewer connections (sewer hose slinky, adapters, clear 3 1/2″ short connector, etc.). Would liked to have used it for my tool box for easy access but I already have to much weight forward of axles.

        B.W.

        B.W.Gentry
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        2007 Carri-Lite XTRM5
        Breckenridge, TX

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