Solar on Conversion Van: Complete Set Up

Off grid electric supply.
We got an estimate for a solar install: $4,000 for the equipment only. They wouldn't quote the labor costs!  What?!  Yikes!

We considered a variety of complete solar kits and knew we could get a decent one for under $1,000.

We also considered piecing our own system together.

After all the research- and learning more about solar energy than we ever intended (see our condensed list of helpful info) - we knew what we needed.


Our DIY Solar Kit

2 x mono 24v solar panels (minimum of 300 watts total)
60 MPPT charge controller
wiring panel
2 x 20 MC4 in line fuses
(MC4 means multi-contact 4 mm)
MC4 Adapter Kit
MC4 branch connectors
MC4 cable
mounting plates
brass expansion nuts
5 ft. red and black wire
pure sine wave inverter
system control panel
50 ft output cable 
Z Brackets for mounting 20 ft- 10 AWG Solar PV Multi- Conductor Tray Cable 

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What do I need for an off grid solar system?

Complete solar kit.

Van conversion solar set up.

Solar panels for van roof.

Kate & Mel