I'm just in the process of converting my 158wb T1N. I've got a rough idea of the electrical system I want, but I'm looking for some input.
Right now I'm thinking of 2 100AH Battleborn Lithium batteries with 300 watts of panels. I already have both Maxxfans installed with enough space left to either put 3 100w panels or 1 large 300w panel. I'm planning to mount the panels straight to the roof with bolts or self drilling screws and seal them with LAP sealant same as the fans. The large panel is appealing because it would be less holes in the roof and just simpler to install. If I get 3 panels is it possible to bolt the panels to each other along the long sides (turning them into one large panel) and then just have it mounted to the roof around the edges? I'm open to other mounting options, but the van has no sort of roof rails or rack at the moment.
Besides the panels, I'm thinking of the Victron MPPT 100/30 charge controller.. I've heard good things about this brand. Is this sufficient for the panels? Also need a battery monitor, haven't settled on this yet either, probably go Victron here as well.
Thanks!
Oh, I'm also roughly planning the wiring and layout for everything. I'm thinking I'll get duplex wire and run them all inside split loom tubing through the walls and ceiling. I haven't insulated yet, should I try to run wiring through the crossbeams first, or do Thinsulate first, then wiring?
Right now I'm thinking of 2 100AH Battleborn Lithium batteries with 300 watts of panels. I already have both Maxxfans installed with enough space left to either put 3 100w panels or 1 large 300w panel. I'm planning to mount the panels straight to the roof with bolts or self drilling screws and seal them with LAP sealant same as the fans. The large panel is appealing because it would be less holes in the roof and just simpler to install. If I get 3 panels is it possible to bolt the panels to each other along the long sides (turning them into one large panel) and then just have it mounted to the roof around the edges? I'm open to other mounting options, but the van has no sort of roof rails or rack at the moment.
Besides the panels, I'm thinking of the Victron MPPT 100/30 charge controller.. I've heard good things about this brand. Is this sufficient for the panels? Also need a battery monitor, haven't settled on this yet either, probably go Victron here as well.
Thanks!
Oh, I'm also roughly planning the wiring and layout for everything. I'm thinking I'll get duplex wire and run them all inside split loom tubing through the walls and ceiling. I haven't insulated yet, should I try to run wiring through the crossbeams first, or do Thinsulate first, then wiring?