Jump to content


Photo
- - - - -

Solar for the Hawk

shunt tri metric solar panels inverter

  • Please log in to reply
5 replies to this topic

#1 Hobart78

Hobart78

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPip
  • 26 posts
  • LocationCottonwood, CA

Posted 03 January 2015 - 04:22 PM

I have the 2014 Hawk on a 2013 Chevy Silverado 1500. I had the top and back solar plugs installed.

I'm in the process of installing two 100 Watt Renogy solar panels (framed), 500 amp shunt, Tri Metric battery system monitor, and the SC-2030 solar charge controller. I have all of the above installed except for the solar panels. I'm waiting for a warmer day for that. Question I have is does the FWC inverter need to be attached to the shunt? What I have attached to the shunt now:

Left side                                                       Right side

Negative from batteries                                Truck alternator negative

Wire from Tri Metric                                      Solar charge controller negative

                                                                      Wires from Tri Metric 

The Tri Metric is giving me readings although I haven't programmed it yet. This is going to be much better than the four light system for battery status.

Thanks in advance for the help. I won't get back to the forum till this evening.

George


  • 0
2013 Chevy Silverado 1500. 2014 FWC Hawk.

#2 ntsqd

ntsqd

    Custom User Title

  • Members
  • 2,879 posts
  • LocationNorth So.CA

Posted 03 January 2015 - 04:36 PM

The shunt needs to be between the batteries and everything else (Tri-Metric wires excluded, wire that per their instructions).


  • 0
Thom

Where does that road go?

#3 Hobart78

Hobart78

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPip
  • 26 posts
  • LocationCottonwood, CA

Posted 04 January 2015 - 07:26 PM

Ok, got the inverter connected to the shunt today. Thanks for that info.


  • 0
2013 Chevy Silverado 1500. 2014 FWC Hawk.

#4 DonC

DonC

    Senior Member

  • Members
  • 397 posts
  • LocationBiahop

Posted 06 January 2015 - 10:01 PM

Can I see a picture of the inverter getting connected to the shunt?  I was not aware of that connection.

 

Also, regarding connecting the solar controller to the shunt, is that just a new wire the you connected to the negative solar connection to the small screw on the shunt?  What size wire did you use?


  • 0

Don C

2012 FWC Fleet on a 2006 Tundra AC TRD 4 x 4

http://www.dchambersphotography.com/

 


#5 PaulT

PaulT

    Need gumbo

  • Members
  • 2,603 posts
  • LocationHillsboro, Oregon

Posted 07 January 2015 - 12:01 AM

If things are getting crowded on the shunt terminal, get a Power Post or Bus Bar for tying your negative connectors.These are the same brand that FWC uses for the fuse panel and are marine quality. They are available from West Marine, Amazon and many boating supply houses.

 

From the Power Post or Bus Bar, go to the shunt then to the battery. While an extra expense,it enhances safety and reduces trouble shooting spaghetti wiring and loose connections.

 

Paul


  • 0
I thought getting old would take longer.

#6 Hobart78

Hobart78

    Member

  • Members
  • PipPip
  • 26 posts
  • LocationCottonwood, CA

Posted 12 January 2015 - 06:19 AM

DonC,
I don't have a photo to share at the moment of the inverter connection. After accessing the inverter I disconnected the negative wire at he inverter and replaced that with the same gauge wire (12) and connected that to the right side of the shunt. Not easy on my Hawk to get at the inverter.
I used a new 8 gauge wire from the negative connection on the solar charger to right side of the shunt. The only wires connected to the screws on the top of the shunt were from the Tri-Metric monitor.
George
  • 0
2013 Chevy Silverado 1500. 2014 FWC Hawk.





Also tagged with one or more of these keywords: shunt, tri metric, solar panels, inverter

0 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users