This post includes: Items I’ve installed, How-To videos I recommend & people I want to thank!
Items That I’ve Installed – Solar Panels, Batteries, & Monitoring
The complete list of the items that I chose to install in my 2021 Keystone Cougar 22RBSWE.
| System Component | Brand | Amazon Link |
| 100W Mono Solar Panel (2) | Renogy | https://amzn.to/3XHzboX |
| 200W Mono Solar Panel (1) | Renogy | https://amzn.to/3znrhqF |
| Solar Panel Y Connectors | Unknown | https://amzn.to/45I5KEW |
| Z-Brackets (3) Roof Mounting | Renogy | https://amzn.to/4eVqSft |
| SAE Plug Adapters | Unknown | https://amzn.to/45I672i |
| 15amp In-Line Solar Fuses | OYMSAE | https://amzn.to/4cRKFuo |
| Rover Li 40A MPPT Charge Controller | Renogy | https://amzn.to/3L0IAAr |
| BT-2 Bluetooth Module | Renogy | https://amzn.to/3L0IAAr |
| 50amp Circuit Breaker | Nulth | https://amzn.to/4cuw8ol |
| 2000W Inverter | Renogy | https://amzn.to/3XDlvv5 |
| RJ45 Hub | Renogy | https://amzn.to/4ct4mcb |
| Renogy ONE Core | Renogy | https://amzn.to/3Lc8rFs |
| 2 Pack 100AH LifePo4 Batteries | Redodo | https://amzn.to/3VWruIJ |
| 3FT 10AWG Solar Panel Extension Cable | Unknown | https://amzn.to/4cGL5U4 |
| Lap Sealant | Dicor | https://amzn.to/45I6xFU |
| 0 AWG Cord (10ft) w/Lugs | Unknown | https://amzn.to/4cAjjIM |
| 8 AWG Tinned Copper Lugs | Unknown | https://amzn.to/3zmYjXM |
| 8 AWG Cord (10ft) | Unknown | https://amzn.to/45IBda8 |
How To Videos & Resources
There is an overabundance of information on this topic. Really. Some of it is fantastic, and some of it is total crap.
Rather than add to the mediocre “How To” videos out there, I want to share with you the ones that I found most valuable.
If they don’t answer specific questions about what I did (and why) send me a message. I’m happy to share what I’ve learned along the way.
If this feels overwhelming to you too…I get it. Trust me, I get it. So that’s the content I DID decide to create. You can read it here: https://www.glampgoddess.com/solarfeels/
Special Thanks
Between the costs, the prospect of drilling permanent holes in my $50k trailer, and the fact that I KNEW I was in over my head…I was seriously considering either giving up or paying pros to do it all for me.
Luckily I have some amazing (smart, capable, knowledgeable) people in my life who rose to the challenge with me and made it all possible.
Countless late night brainstorm sessions, long installation days, and multiple complex “phone a friend” text messages later: WE DID IT!
Scott, Hoyt, and Kevin: Thank you.