Testing of Solar Panels on a 1976 Boler trailer

[caperguy1]

Thank you for all your very helpfull information kevein I have just purchased a used boler and am loking forward to restoring it as you have done so well . What are your panels rated for 100 watts each or are they more than that ?

[kevinhenry61]

80 watts each

each panel is approx 42 inches X 21 inches

together they are approximately 42X42 inches

One panel would probably be enough if you switch your bulbs to LED's

[caperguy1]

Thanks for your reply kevin I am thankful for the info . I have a thirty watt panel and will pick up another 100 then ,Are you using a 1200 watt inverter because it is less of a draw on your batteries I was thinking of going to 1750 myself but do i really need all that ??

[kevinhenry61]

I put in the 1200 because of the Space I had available

Truth be told I don't need it for such a small trailer as my consumption needs are small

you may be better served just getting a couple of the small 300 watt units that plug into a lighter socket.

[caperguy1]

very good ,I was wondering what you could be possibly be using for so much a draw . My Boler is a 1977 and built in Manitoba I believe . They are great little trailers . Yours has electric brakes hmmm. I am not sure if mine does or not I will have to check that out soon . I will be starting the rebuild in the fall and getting all the info I can right now so your video's are a great help to me thanks for posting them on U Tube I am hooked on U tube now .LOL

[brettona123]

Excellent demonstration.