Surthrival Trailer Mark 1 Update #17
fundition-ok49qt5zv·@makinstuff·
0.000 HBDSurthrival Trailer Mark 1 Update #17
## Good Evening Y'all, today I began running the wiring and setting up the battery bank for the trailers solar panels. ## I started by cutting the MC4 connections off my wiring that was set up from the Sol-Ark Product. I needed to cut these connections off to feed the wiring through the trailer. <center></center> ## I cut the + connector on the other wire since I needed both a positive and negative wire on the outside of the trailer so I can connect the panels in series. <center></center> <center>https://s8.postimg.cc/655ly3kid/Screenshot_20180620-161549_20180622102126928_20180728081927270.jpg</center> ## Using self driving 1/2" Lath screws I fastened the LB to the trailer to ensure it will be mechanically connected to the trailer. <center></center> ## I used 2 screws to really make the LB secure. <center></center> <center>https://s8.postimg.cc/655ly3kid/Screenshot_20180620-161549_20180622102126928_20180728081927270.jpg</center> ## I fed the wire into the trailer one at a time. <center></center> ## I fed the second wire in with no troubles. <center></center> <center>https://s8.postimg.cc/655ly3kid/Screenshot_20180620-161549_20180622102126928_20180728081927270.jpg</center> ## I connected the positive and negative MC4 connectors of the 2 solar panels. <center></center> ## I then connected the + connector from the panel on the right to route inside the trailer. <center></center> ## I connected the - connector on the left panel to route inside the trailer. <center></center> ## The MC4 connections snap together very easily and hold tight. There is a special tool that makes releasing the connections easier I will show in the next post. <center></center> <center>https://s8.postimg.cc/655ly3kid/Screenshot_20180620-161549_20180622102126928_20180728081927270.jpg</center> ## Here is the overall view of the wiring on the outside of the trailer. I will need to dress the wiring and secure them to the panels to keep them from shifting around in transport and wearing out. <center></center> ## Another view after taking the slack out of the cable. The - connector of the left panel is butting up to the entrance of the LB. I will dress this up better and come up with a good cable management set-up. <center></center> <center>https://s8.postimg.cc/655ly3kid/Screenshot_20180620-161549_20180622102126928_20180728081927270.jpg</center> ## Here's the view of the cables entering the trailer. <center></center> ## As you can see, I have much more cabling than necessary. I got a great comment from @amberyooper to put my wiring in conduit on the inside of the trailer, and I will incorporate that on the inside to keep my cabling from moving around and wearing out. Thank You @amberyooper for your suggestion. <center></center> <center>https://s8.postimg.cc/655ly3kid/Screenshot_20180620-161549_20180622102126928_20180728081927270.jpg</center> ## Thank you for your time if you checked out my update! <center></center>
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