SLO
Well-known member
Early in 2016 I installed solar on my 2016 Bighorn 3685RL. Now I'm collecting all the cost for my taxes. Thought this might be interesting for those thinking about installing solar. Cost more than I thought it would but, I didn't try to do it the cheapest. I tried to do what I thought was the best way. Hope it's helpful.
| 5th Wheel Solar Costs in 2016 | ||
| Electrical cord strain reliefs | $19.58 | |
| Solar connectors | $116.95 | |
| Dicor sealant | $33.05 | |
| Adhesive heat shrink | $43.00 | |
| Inverter, Magnum MS-2812 | $1,510.03 | |
| Inverter remote, ME-ARC-50 | $205.00 | |
| Solar controller & remote, Morningstar Solar TS-MPPT-60 | $632.46 | |
| Solar disconnect box & breakers, Midnite Solar MNEDC30 | $86.86 | |
| Solar panel mounts, tilt arms and junction box, AM-Solar | $793.72 | |
| Solar panels, Renogy RBG-100D | $855.64 | |
| Electrical, busbars, fuse terminal, etc. | $182.40 | |
| Electrical, welding cable 10 awg to 4/0 | $382.71 | |
| Ring terminals | $128.31 | |
| A/C panel with sub panel built in | $78.75 | |
| AC breakers | $67.40 | |
| Total | $5,135.86 | |
| Batteries, 4 6v | $427.64 | |
| Battery box, Century Plastic | $96.38 | |
| Battery filler, Flow-Rite RV2000 | $119.47 | |
| Total | $643.49 | |
| Grand Total | $5,779.35 |
