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A less than "stellar" showing in N. Indiana. I was out from midnight until 3:30 and saw about 10-15 shooters. it got overcast around 2am. waiting for the next one :)

What about "pull-out drawers"? big enough to hold up the whole tool chest. I do flooring installation and i got tired of climbing over the material just to get to my tools, so i built a 7" drawer the length of my van. All of my major tools can be got without getting IN the van. But also, I'm...

Oh. That is one of my ideas too. A wheel-barrow type set up, but LOW to the ground. One or two feet wide by as long as you can fit. About six inches deep would grow,,,, lettuce, tomatoes, herbs, some beans. A bit deeper and we could do carrots, 'taters, onions. I'm picturing a small "hoop house"...

Since I started this post, On Bob's web site, I'd like to put in my two cents worth. ... Lots of GREAT advice, (thank you), Some company names suggested, (hmmmm not impressed), a WHOLE lot of great conversation, (much appreciated). It turns out i've decided to buy separate components and build...

I just read this entire thread too. OMG!! AWESOME rig. Are you heading to the RTR next January? I'm building a CT and heading there from Indiana in December. Would love to see your rig in person on my out West.

Thanks John. TNTTT looks awesome. If you're going to the RTR next year, look me up. I'll be driving the white van pulling a cargo-trailer with too much solar on the roof. LOL But seriously, would love to meet some of you folks in person. Trade stories, etc.

that sounds right to me. So what are you building? Stealth? Commercial looking? Van?

:) but they're so LOUD and rude to neighbors :( Gotta be at the bottom of my list. but it IS on the list. thanks for the thought though. I'll work harder on limiting my usage first.

So true. Realestate is always the limiting factor. I'm building on a 7' x 10' CT. Ladder rack on top for PV panels. I "JUST KNOW" that whatever i build will fall short of my "needs", so a small generator is at the bottom of my list.

Hello again. sorry for the delay in posting, just got home from work. I'll look into all of your suggestion, and thanks for them. As to my location, I'm in Northern Indiana. RVPOPEYE, your post to "figure out my electrical NEEDS" is not lost on me, but I'm simply not sure what they are. I'm...

How to hook it all up for FREE? I would gladly drive to you (or whom ever) to glean from your experience. i'll even bring the steak ( or tofu burgers).

FYI. Handy Bob is where i get a lot of my info. Never met the guy but i LIKE HIS STYLE. He's my reason for going with Morningstar ChgCntrl.

Hey, THANKS for any and all conversation on this topic. I really do appreciate your input. I'm new to all of this and will undoubtedly make mistakes. i guess I just want to make as few mistakes as possible. i can't seem to find ANY other ready-to-go systems out there. I'm not in an area where a...

Beg your pardon , did i miss something? you paid $3200 I'm talking about $3500 and one less inverter.... I don't see "way" too high. Plus it's already wired, fused, and ready to go.

yes. i would wire them in parallel. sorry, should have made that clear. the extra wiring would be insignificant cost. with the Morningstar controller, it would be simple to set voltage accordingly.

To be honest... I'm more confident in the "morningstar charge controller" i havn't really looked at Renology products yet. I will look into them though (at your advice). thanks for the replies

I don't understand your comment about having a 2 + 1 set up. It's designed for all three panels, yes. But why can't i have 2 mounted and the third as an add-on? the inverter... i agree. NOT my first choice. but the pre-wired kit doesn't give any options. i would add a 2nd smaller inverter for my...

Hello all. I'm planning to buy this solar set-up from "BHAsolar". ( sorry, can't apply link. Don't know how )It's the 750W pre-wired set up. It's a LOT of money, but i think it'll cut out a lot of possibilities for electrical failures. Any one out there have an opinion/experience with this...