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Old 05-25-2019, 05:35 PM   #1
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Has anyone had ETI install the solar system on their trailer after it has been built and delivered?
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Old 05-25-2019, 05:53 PM   #2
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Has anyone had ETI install the solar system on their trailer after it has been built and delivered?
Another option.
These guys are among the best in the States in the RV solar business. AM Solar

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Another option.
These guys are among the best in the States in the RV solar business. AM Solar

https://amsolar.com
Very knowledgeable, best equipment and will help you to install your own if you like . Pat
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Yes, two times once in the 19 and once in the 21, and the dual six setup too at the same time. And a surge protector in the 19. All work ETI has done for us has been excellent with no problems. On the 21 we drove out and back from Iowa and made a nice 22 day trip out of it. The install on the 170 solar panel took 5 1/2 hours. It’s a booger to fish the wires as an aftermarket project because of the insulation. There is, I believe, the option of installing the wires at original build time and adding the panel later. You’d have to check on that with ETI.

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Check "Ron in BC" his "My last 19 mod"
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With the currently very favorable exchange rate, ETI might be the best bet even including the long drive from where you are.

AM Solar isn’t cheap but they use only the latest technology and the highest quality components.

Depends on what your pocketbook can stand. Then doesn’t everything.
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Thanks for the great and very quick info.
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AM Solar isn’t cheap but they use only the latest technology and the highest quality components.
It's been a couple of months, but last I heard AM Solar was out almost a year for new solar installs. So, if it's something you want done there, don't delay contacting them.
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Old 06-02-2019, 05:23 PM   #9
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I had https://www.qualityrvsolar.com/ (one of AMSolar's suggested installers) do the install on mine because AMSolar had such a long backlog. Not the cheapest since it's vaguely near San Francisco and it's basically one guy working out of his house, but I've been really impressed with the quality.
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“ Not the cheapest...impressed with the quality “

As goes the old saying

“The quality is remember long after the price has been forgotten “

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