Being one of the first Sonic owners, 2014 it all began.

wireman134
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Being one of the first Sonic owners, 2014 it all began. May 18, 2020 11:09:06 GMT -5 reddevils08 likes this

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Post by wireman134 on May 18, 2020 11:09:06 GMT -5

Wanted to have the potential to dry camp before our first trip to Yellowstone in 2015. Added 300 w solar panels on roof using 3M VHB and Windy Nation tilt mounts, Tracer

2015BN charge controller, 2 AGM's (200ahr + 150ahr), AIMS 1200/2400w inverter with transfer SW under bed. I have wired the 5 120v receptacles and a option to have the Norcold refer on inverter. Tooling down the road using inverter for refrigerator. Currently waiting on shipping for a upgrade to a 30A Tracer 3210AN and additional 170w Rich Solar to use on ground. Should be ready for S. Dakota in a month.

Last Edit: May 18, 2020 11:17:17 GMT -5 by wireman134

wireman134
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Being one of the first Sonic owners, 2014 it all began. May 23, 2020 20:28:35 GMT -5 ZanderMan and reddevils08 like this

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Post by wireman134 on May 23, 2020 20:28:35 GMT -5

Update: Upgrade complete. Tracer 3210AN solar controller running well. 850 watts load ( Norcold 6cu. refer 350W and 500 watt heater).

850w total AC load, inverter running voltage 113vac. Solar panels providing 320 watts to Tracer 3210AN, charging 25 amps, maintaining 12.7v battery voltage with hazy 2 pm sun. 68% of max 470 PV wattage. I decided instead of drilling a hole in the side wall to mount SAE plug in a modified $1 Curt 4 pin bracket near outside 150 ahr battery.

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wireman134
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Being one of the first Sonic owners, 2014 it all began. May 21, 2023 21:11:24 GMT -5

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Post by wireman134 on May 21, 2023 21:11:24 GMT -5

Update: April 2022, replaced the 200ah AGM with a 300ah (tested to 320ah) LiPo4 and a 3,500w WZRELB Off Grid Pure Sine Wave inverter powering the whole trailer with a South Wire XFR switch mounted behind the load center under refer.. Keeping the AIMS 1,200 watt as a redundant power option. Runs the A/C if needed. Had to replace the shackles in 21' as they wore out with aprox 15,000 miles on them. Went with Dexter kit K71-652-00 Complete Tandem Kit, Highly recommended with wet bolts.