Solar Powered Cargo Trailer

[Zackdadams]

Thought some of you might be interested in this.

I've been running solar systems in my trailers for years, and recently purchased a new rig for my electrical business.
It's a 7x14x7 trailer, with Polycore walls, electric braking system, mag wheels, side vents, 2-5/16" ball, and more.
Truck pictured: 2021 Ram 1500 Limited Night Edition w/Etorque/Air Suspension

This is my mobile Electrical and Technology Workshop.

The new setup is a completely off-grid contractor setup I've designed.
I do not carry a generator, and am able to run all my equipment from the solar array.
This includes hammer drills, chop saws, battery chargers, etc.
I also carry a small 700watt microwave on-board for lunch time.
I've installed motion activated LED lights on the interior, and of course surveillance.
The system is expandable with more batteries if I ever see a need.
And yes, I'm definitely Team Red.

The system is all Renogy:

• 4x 100watt Panels on the roof
• 30Amp Charge Controller
• 200AH 12V AGM Battery in NOCO Enclosure
• 3000watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter
• Battery Monitor & Bluetooth Module

In full sun, I have almost infinite power, producing a 20amp+ charge to my battery.
Here are some pictures.

 

[fatboyroy]

I have same setup in my travel trailer 400watts renogy on roof, I can camp out as long as l want and I can run tv, refrigerator and lights all night with 400Ah golf cart batteries but not AC though

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

What an awesome job Zack!

 

[Zackdadams]

I have same setup in my travel trailer 400watts renogy on roof, I can camp out as long as l want and I can run tv, refrigerator and lights all night with 400Ah golf cart batteries but not AC though

That's really cool, I thought about adding a mini fridge.

From my calculations I could run a small mini fridge for 4 days on this 200AH battery, if there were no sun.

Plus I know my OCD self, I most likely going to add another 200AH battery!
This 3000watt inverter needs 300AH in batteries to run properly, according to Renogy.

I need to test my pvc pipe heater on this system and see if it will run it, it pulls 2500watts!

 

[fatboyroy]

That's really cool, I thought about adding a mini fridge.

From my calculations I could run a small mini fridge for 4 days on this 200AH battery, if there were no sun.

Plus I know my OCD self, I most likely going to add another 200AH battery!
This 3000watt inverter needs 300AH in batteries to run properly, according to Renogy.

I need to test my pvc pipe heater on this system and see if it will run it, it pulls 2500watts!

I only have 2000watt pure sine wave inverter but yes you can definitely run small fridge, you can even choose a 12v mini fridge so no need for inverter.

 

[TimW451]

Looks great. I think have less stuff taking up more space in my garage.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Awesome setup.

Forgive my ignorance, but how do solar panels work when it is cloudy/overcast? Do they work at all or does it it have to be direct sunlight?

 

[Zackdadams]

You will get significantly less solar charge when it is cloudy.

Which is why you will want to store enough power in your batteries during these times.