One Year Review - 48v RV Solar Power system - What I Got Wrong
DIY Solar Fun with Ray Loveless DIY Solar Fun with Ray Loveless
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 Published On Feb 29, 2024

*Shock hazard prevention for All-In-One systems*:    • All-in-One Solar System: 2 Basic Rule...  

SanTan Solar Used Solar Panels: https://www.santansolar.com/?ref=DiyS...
Signature Solar: https://shorturl.at/fPW27 ($50 Discount Code: RAY)
Current Connected: https://shorturl.at/pLNR1


*Full install video*:    • 12v to 48v RV conversion. Ultimate Of...  

Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:25 RV Solar Power System Summary
0:50 RV Air Conditioner run time
1:24 AC Soft Start
2:09 RV Fridge
2:50 Powering Multiple RV's
3:41 Easier to install solar panels
4:28 Wire Nuts
5:10 48v to 12v Step Down Buck Converter
5:35 Removing 12v Battery & Converter Box
8:30 Portable Power Stations Are More Simple
9:00 Grounding - GN bond.
13:10 Goose Neck Hitch
14:14 12v VS 48v
15:06 Give-a-way

___ THE ORIGINAL KIT ___
-Growatt 3000 48P inverter(recommended for RV's): https://signaturesolar.com/growatt-48...
-Growatt 3000TL LVM-ES : https://signaturesolar.com/growatt-48...
-48V Battery: https://signaturesolar.com/eg4-ll-lit...
-Combiner box: https://amzn.to/3OVpxdi
-48v to 12v step-down converter: https://amzn.to/3OV6FuV
-Extended Communication Cable: https://signaturesolar.com/3ft-rs485-...
-Extended Battery Cables: https://signaturesolar.com/72in-2-awg...
-Solar panels Cable wire: https://amzn.to/3KDgwmA
-MC4 connectors: (I ordered 6): https://signaturesolar.com/staubli-mc...
-MC4 connector crimpers: https://amzn.to/3QHpuTN
-New Solar Panels: https://signaturesolar.com/shop-all/s...
-Used Solar Panels(discount code:"DiySolarFun5"): https://www.santansolar.com/product/u...
-Solar panel mounting brackets: https://amzn.to/3qy4c0o
-Double Sided 3M VHB Tape for mounting brackets: https://amzn.to/3OT8o47
-Solar Panel wire management clips: https://signaturesolar.com/pv-2-wire-...
-Insulated screwdriver: https://amzn.to/3QAGpHx
-Roof sealant tape: https://amzn.to/47vZVeo
-Solar Cable Entry Gland: https://amzn.to/3QElhAh
-Victron Energy SmartShunt 500 amp Battery Monitor: https://amzn.to/3DTqvk2

Recommended Solar Stores (Using these links will help support the channel)
Current Connected........ https://currentconnected.com/?ref=diy...
Signature Solar.............. https://signaturesolar.com/?ref=DiySo... ($50 Discount Code: RAY)
SanTan Solar................. https://www.santansolar.com/?ref=DiyS... (%5 Discount Code: RAY)
ShopSolarKits................ https://shopsolarkits.com/1302 ($100 Discount Code: RAY)
Ruixu Batteries.............. https://www.ruixubattery.com/?ref=fOK... (Discount Code: RAY)
PowerQueen Batteries.. https://ipowerqueen.com/?ref=DiySolar... (Discount Code: RAY)


Contact info
If you want to get a hold you me you can email me at: [email protected]
I am not available for personal consulting. Please reach out to me in the video comments where I and others can provide feedback to you


Disclaimer
I am not a licensed electrician. Working with electricity is dangerous and can lead to injury or death, even when following documentation and instructions. I can not be held liable for such damage or injury. I am not giving or seeking to give advice on how to work with electricity. You should consult with a licensed professional whenever possible and get all work reviewed by an inspector and follow any local regulations in your area. I'm documenting my projects for informational purposes only. Electricity can kill you! BE CAREFUL!

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