Surthrival Trailer Mark 1 Update #17

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Surthrival 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.

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## 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.

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## Using self driving 1/2" Lath screws I fastened the LB to the trailer to ensure it will be mechanically connected to the trailer.
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## I used 2 screws to really make the LB secure.
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## I fed the wire into the trailer one at a time.
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## I fed the second wire in with no troubles.
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## I connected the positive and negative MC4 connectors of the 2 solar panels.
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## I then connected the + connector from the panel on the right to route inside the trailer.
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## I connected the - connector on the left panel to route inside the trailer.
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## 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.
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## 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.
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## 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.
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## Here's the view of the cables entering the trailer.

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## 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.
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## Thank you for your time if you checked out my update!

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