Solar install U280

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Solar install U280

October 18, 2016, 12:46:35 am

I've got all the fixins for the install, and looking at a little guidance (or concurrence) on the plan. I have 2 X 280W panels, running cable down refrig vent to the below cabinet cable runs to get to the back. I have a Morningstar TS-60 Charge Controller, and was wondering if anyone installed in a U280. My plan is to put it in the base of the bed where the switching relay and inverter relay is located. It's close to the batteries and weatherproof. I'm worried it may not get enough air in there. Other locations are susceptible to climate or too far from the batteries to be really effective.

Comments?

Re: Solar install U280

Reply #1 – October 18, 2016, 01:05:18 am

Base of the bed is where our (2) solar controllers were installed. No problems so far, after a summer of West TX heat.

Re: Solar install U280

Reply #2 – October 18, 2016, 01:37:14 am

Chuck, is the switch at the outside of the bed for the solar panels or something else?

Re: Solar install U280

Reply #3 – October 18, 2016, 09:41:10 am

Quote from: Balcanthez – October 18, 2016, 01:37:14 am

Chuck, is the switch at the outside of the bed for the solar panels or something else?

That switch selects between (AC) shore power and generator power. It replaced one of our original ATS boxes.

See a current (ha, ha) discussion here:

ATS switch and isolator replacement

My original installation post here:

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Solar install U280

October 18, 2016, 12:46:35 am

Re: Solar install U280

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