Security Trailer Solar Guide

Solar Powered Security Trailers and ContainersMore and more companies are adding solar powered video and monitoring to their jobsite trailers, storage containers, remote yards, and other off grid areas.The more solar panels that are installed in a system the more equipment you can run from the remote location. This can include several of the following items:AlarmsCellular BackupCellular RoutersSCADAVideo UnitsVideo RecordersGate AccessFixed Cellular TerminalsLaptopsMany people find it hard or impossible to run the following items on solar powered systems:Air ConditionersElectric HeatersElectric StovesElectric Items with Very High LoadsElectric Items with Medium Loads and Continuous Run TimesThis is because the solar has to store or produce power for running items. A large solar array would be required to run even a small air conditioner during the day. However smaller loads can be done. Many applications have certain run times that are required per day. A solar monitoring trailer may only be used for a few hours per day. |

A solar powered office may also be used for a few hours a day, but loads switch from telemetry and SCADA gear to copier, computer, fan, and lighting.

Here’s a selection of panels and inverters that might work for your security trailer.

190 Watt panels are a great RV size and footprint

For years we sold the Go power 190 high quality solar panels. This robust size was powerful yet had a great form factor. These panels have recently been upgraded to 200 watts in the same form factor.

Some 190 and 200 watt RV solar panels

Go Power 190 Watt Overlander Kit

This Go Power kit is the basic building block of a standard RV solar kit. It comes with the solar panel controller, brackets and solar cable.

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With Go Power panels you know you will get what you pay for. They are a little more exspensive and the quality is there to support the price.

Maybe save a few dollars with another RV solar panel brand.

190 Watt Solar Panel

This is a 190 watt bare solar panel. It claims to be RV friendly and has a pretty good price.

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There are always different panels that you can choose to build your solar array from. Always consider price versus quality. Solar panels are things you really don't want to have to replace. It is a pain, so choose what works for your RV or off-grid array.

Here is the section of the page to help you buy the inverter you need!

3 top power inverters from Go Power may be right for you too!

Go Power! makes high quality Sine Inverter Chargers and regular sine wave models as well. Sometimes all you need is the inverter, please check out the wattage for the right size for you.