riggyk
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Hey All:
So I'm starting to get my electrical situation hashed out and much thanks to John (Optimistic Paranoid) I'm learning quite a bit and hopefully ready to begin getting this baby Installed. Very grateful for this forum and those that are willing to lend a hand!
I've uploaded a few pictures for context but my main questions surround general placement before I start to install/attack: If my unit itself is tight and concise, with most main components running close to one another and the battery bank, is it wise on any level to throw everything towards the back of the van vs the front (behind driver seat) to be closer to the alternator? The intention is to throw in alternator/solenoid connection for charge optionality as well, once the main/solar portion is connected.
My setup/intentions/needs:
- 2 100W Solar
- 2 6V GC2's in series
- Needs/Draw: 1 Ceiling light (actual van light) with it's own power run to add a switch, 1 MaxxFan, 1 energy efficient freezer utilized as a low draw fridge, and then inverter for personal charing (cell phone, laptop, bose speakers)
- Plan to incorporate Alternator/Solenoid charge as well once main setup is in.
As you can see from my pictures I have a raised bed platform towards the back, with plenty of space to utilize underneath. I also have a table that butts flush to the end of the raised bed, underneath on the left hand side will be one half the fridge setup, the other half either storage or electrical unit. There's also a small area of space directly next to where the table ends on the right hand side and my driver seat.
Attempting to install/house al the electrical under the raised bed has it's spacial advantages: I'd free up the second underneath half of my table for water, general storage or whatever..... BUT I can see that this might be a major pain the ass for future access if/when something needs tending to, and that also puts my general electrical further away from the engine. So given this context and the plan that I have to incorporate a run from the alternator via solenoid..... Is under the bed just not a good option here? Should I bite the bullet and just throw it underneath the table and next to the fridge (closer to behind the driver seat)?
Also, is there any advantage or reason to setup the electrical flat on it's back or vertical? In my case it would make sense to throw everything on a back-board flat on it's back if underneath the bed storage area, and vertical the only option if under the table.
Any help would be appreciated!
So I'm starting to get my electrical situation hashed out and much thanks to John (Optimistic Paranoid) I'm learning quite a bit and hopefully ready to begin getting this baby Installed. Very grateful for this forum and those that are willing to lend a hand!
I've uploaded a few pictures for context but my main questions surround general placement before I start to install/attack: If my unit itself is tight and concise, with most main components running close to one another and the battery bank, is it wise on any level to throw everything towards the back of the van vs the front (behind driver seat) to be closer to the alternator? The intention is to throw in alternator/solenoid connection for charge optionality as well, once the main/solar portion is connected.
My setup/intentions/needs:
- 2 100W Solar
- 2 6V GC2's in series
- Needs/Draw: 1 Ceiling light (actual van light) with it's own power run to add a switch, 1 MaxxFan, 1 energy efficient freezer utilized as a low draw fridge, and then inverter for personal charing (cell phone, laptop, bose speakers)
- Plan to incorporate Alternator/Solenoid charge as well once main setup is in.
As you can see from my pictures I have a raised bed platform towards the back, with plenty of space to utilize underneath. I also have a table that butts flush to the end of the raised bed, underneath on the left hand side will be one half the fridge setup, the other half either storage or electrical unit. There's also a small area of space directly next to where the table ends on the right hand side and my driver seat.
Attempting to install/house al the electrical under the raised bed has it's spacial advantages: I'd free up the second underneath half of my table for water, general storage or whatever..... BUT I can see that this might be a major pain the ass for future access if/when something needs tending to, and that also puts my general electrical further away from the engine. So given this context and the plan that I have to incorporate a run from the alternator via solenoid..... Is under the bed just not a good option here? Should I bite the bullet and just throw it underneath the table and next to the fridge (closer to behind the driver seat)?
Also, is there any advantage or reason to setup the electrical flat on it's back or vertical? In my case it would make sense to throw everything on a back-board flat on it's back if underneath the bed storage area, and vertical the only option if under the table.
Any help would be appreciated!