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Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-14-2021, 06:11 PM
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Posted By kernwig
I went through the 3M website's VHB tape selector...

I went through the 3M website's VHB tape selector on their web site and it suggested two: 5952 and I think the other was 4950.

If you are talking AM Solar's means of just a couple inches per...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-09-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,467
Posted By kernwig
As I recall from reading about multiple installs...

As I recall from reading about multiple installs in this forum, most folks used _either_ Eternabond or VHB. I was thinking the VHB route at first, but was concerned that:

1. I'd attach the VHB to...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-08-2021, 08:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,467
Posted By kernwig
My wife is traveling without me, so all I have is...

My wife is traveling without me, so all I have is photos... but higher quality than the forum. It looks to me like the leading edge developed a gap, and then the panel was ripped up from there. In...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-08-2021, 06:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,467
Posted By kernwig
Sad thing is that we littered the highway too.......

Sad thing is that we littered the highway too.... couldn't find it.

I vaguely recall seeing installs where some sort of lip was put on the leading edge, but I think those were hard panels? Not...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-08-2021, 05:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,467
Posted By kernwig
Fair question; I'd like to know what failed...

Fair question; I'd like to know what failed before trying again!

I don't recall acetone being mentioned in these threads. I cleaned with rubbing alcohol. Got more information from my wife who is...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 07-08-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,467
Posted By kernwig
Eternabond tape just failed in the Utah desert,...

Eternabond tape just failed in the Utah desert, at 106 Fahrenheit. Panels vanished, nothing but wires dangling from the roof. :'-(
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 03-13-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,467
Posted By kernwig
MPPT vs PWM

I have occasionally seen people say that MPPT isn't "worth it" over PWM solar controllers. I have no idea what the thinking there is. The picture below is my counter argument. This was taken on a...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-05-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,467
Posted By kernwig
Extra interior ports This didn't fit with...

Extra interior ports

This didn't fit with the other posts - but I added the extra 12V and USB ports under the dinette seat.
They are wired to the solar controller's load output, which I can...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-05-2021, 07:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,467
Posted By kernwig
"Diagrams"

My planning "diagrams". Don't judge. :cool:

The roof layout was before we decided to remove the TV antenna. Doing so allowed me to upgrade the panel from 60W to 100W.

Squiggles "erase" my...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-05-2021, 07:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,467
Posted By kernwig
continuing

Roof Install:

The panels were placed and taped down all around with EternaBond to prevent any water or dirt from getting under them.

The leads were extended with the solar wires and MC4...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-05-2021, 07:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,467
Posted By kernwig
continuing

Portal Solar Port:

I put an SAE (Zamp) port on the rear of the trailer right next to the battery vent. This was my first time drilling a hole in the fiberglass - very scary!

I first tried to...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-05-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,467
Posted By kernwig
continuing

Interior:

I didn't want to use up any more storage space than necessary, thus the solar controller is mounted flat on a piece of plywood connected to the wood rod that holds the battery box shut....
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-05-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,467
Posted By kernwig
continuing

Demolition:

I didn't have a specific wattage target in mind, but like the idea that I may run the refrigerator on DC on a sunny day. I could do the three 80W panels layout, but there would be a...
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 02-05-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,467
Posted By kernwig
Kernwig's Solar Build

Thank you to many of you for your tips on adding solar to an Escape trailer. I've learned much reading about your efforts on this forum, and so am paying it forward with my story.

I purchased a...
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