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Solar Power Upgrade Part 3 – Self Install Running Wire

At the conclusion of Part 2, we had panels mounted on the roof and wired up to the combiner box. We connected the 6 gauge wire to the combiner box and dropped it behind the fridge. The next phase of this project involved running the wire from behind the fridge to the forward compartment. In…

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  • Dave

    Alright, an update. This really is going to be good series. It is putting everything together, literally and figuratively, I have been reading about for my solar project.

    Please, continue with all of the pictures. They’re great.ReplyCancel

  • […] the solar mounted on top (part 1, part 2) and the wires run to the forward compartment (part 3), there was only one thing left to do. The next step in my project was to connect it all […]ReplyCancel

  • […] Power Install Part I – Panel Mounting Solar Install Part II – Self-Install Combiner Box Solar Power Install Part III – Self Install Running Wire Solar Install Part IV – The Wire Panel Adding Bigger Batteries Installing a 2000 Watt […]ReplyCancel

Rock Climbing in Prescott, AZ With Friends

It’s no joke we fell in love with Prescott, AZ (really, we did a pretty awesome April’s Fool Joke) and one of the reasons was the plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities. We were only going to drop into Prescott Valley, spend a night with college friends and then leave, until another full time Airstreamer (whom we met…

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  • Liberate My Life

    We absolutely loved that place. Went on a whim to meet up with some new friends, ended up staying nearly a month. Great pictures!ReplyCancel

  • We’re glad you guys had a fun time! And we enjoyed it as much as you did. I always enjoy sharing cool places with great people. And glad to say, we had a cool place with super cool people!

    We’re off to Casa Grande of all places. Yup, I know everyone is driving north out of the heat, and here we are heading into it next week, and will likely be in southern AZ for several weeks! Here I thought we’d be headed north!

    Next time we meet up we’ll have to plan a few climbing and biking days! Travel safe!ReplyCancel

  • Rich Charpentier

    We’re glad you guys had a fun time! And we enjoyed it as much as you did. I always enjoy sharing cool places with great people. And glad to say, we had a cool place with super cool people!

    We’re off to Casa Grande of all places. Yup, I know everyone is driving north out of the heat, and here we are heading into it next week, and will likely be in southern AZ for several weeks! Here I thought we’d be headed north!

    Next time we meet up we’ll have to plan a few climbing and biking days! Travel safe!ReplyCancel

  • […] our kids getting older. Andrew & I had a date in Canada to a climbing gym, and last year we went out with fellow Airstream friends in Prescott, AZ for an afternoon on the rocks. For the most part though, our climbing gear just gathered dust and […]ReplyCancel

10 Picture Books That Will Prep Your Kids For the Sonoran Desert

It’s no secret I’m obsessed with cactus, and turns out that obsession extends to the whole of the Sonoran Desert. I love how all the animals & plants have special adaptations to survive, and despite the original hostile seeming environment, the Sonoran desert is actually green & beautiful! This year, we even timed our travels…

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  • The coyote who swallowed a fly is a favorite at our house… BURP!ReplyCancel

Solar Power Upgrade Part 1: Self-Install Panel Mounting

Our plan to self-install solar was a good one. We planned to mail the solar supplies to a friend’s house, then courtesy park for the install using his garage and tools. As it turns out, our awesome friends Ben and Emily live on an Army Base, with plentiful restrictions that foiled our plans. Our Plan B was…

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  • Sarah Ck

    ….. With Great Envy, I so want the same!….. I have asked the pros, well companies selling panels, what do I actually need, forget a bout it, lol… I have a vintage 31′ Land Yacht, trying to convert it over somewhat, for off grid…. If you have any ideas what a full kit purchase would be, for any wattage, I’d sure appreciate any and all input…. Looks like you really know what you’re doing here….continue to Enjoy your Adventures…. ( :ReplyCancel

  • […] Plan for Self Installing Solar Panels Drop-in Multi-State Converter Upgrade Solar Power Install Part I – Panel Mounting Solar Install Part II – Self-Install Combiner Box Solar Power Install Part III – Self […]ReplyCancel

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