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Old 05-28-2021, 08:00 AM   #1
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Adding a roof solar panel

After three months of process planning and sordid work my new 190 watt solar on the roof panel is now up and running. How did I do it? Here's a much abbreviated u-tube link.

https://youtu.be/3FRU5caUux0
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Old 05-28-2021, 01:14 PM   #2
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Lots of valuable information to help in my projected addition of a 100 watt Renogy to my 15B. Particularly the bolting down. I was wondering how I'd tackle that...now I know. Thanks Myron.
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Old 05-28-2021, 03:09 PM   #3
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Lots of valuable information to help in my projected addition of a 100 watt Renogy to my 15B. Particularly the bolting down. I was wondering how I'd tackle that...now I know. Thanks Myron.
I added flexible solar panels to my 15B several years ago and the system is still working great!
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Old 05-28-2021, 04:32 PM   #4
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After three months of process planning and sordid work my new 190 watt solar on the roof panel is now up and running. How did I do it? Here's a much abbreviated u-tube link.

https://youtu.be/3FRU5caUux0
Watched your YouTube video last night Myron . Nice work ! Enjoy ! 👍🏻Pat
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Old 05-28-2021, 04:32 PM   #5
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I added flexible solar panels to my 15B several years ago and the system is still working great!
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Old 05-28-2021, 06:48 PM   #6
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I added flexible solar panels to my 15B several years ago and the system is still working great!
That would certainly be the way I'd go today, but...

About 3 years ago, I started a camper build. While purchasing various items for the build, I began to recognize my "limitations", resulting in the decision to buy our 21NE. During the "build" I jumped at an on sale 100 watt Renogy starter kit (along with many other components related to the build). I may be able to use some of those components in the future, since most are not needed with the 21NE.

BUT the 15B will benefit now with the Renogy kit, and the video has confirmed that it is well within my "limitations" and corresponding motivation.
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