Hello beautiful humans of Steemit!
I have a new update on my trailer build today! I worked on creating a mount to hold greenhouse ribs and a bracket for the battery bank.
I started by measuring 1' from the ceiling of the trailer to mount a 2x4 cut to 3'.
I used a 3" self tapping screw to fasten the 2x4 to the frame of the trailer.
I pre-drilled 1/4" holes to add mounting hooks.
I placed the third hook @ 2'6" spacing from the first one. The middle hook for the spare tire is @ 1'3" from the first hook.
I tightened the hook down by hand.
I created a bracket around the battery bank cutting the sides pieces of 2x4 to 16&3/8" and the long board is 26". I countersunk holes in the side pieces of 2x4 with a 1/2 bit. I used 2" deck screws to fasten the 2x4 to the floor of the trailer.
I repeated the operation on the other side.
I pre-drilled 1/8" holes and used the same 2" screws to fasten the 16" side pieces to the 26" piece.
This will eventually hold the ribs for a caterpillar tunnel style greenhouse using the spare tire as the arch in the center to conform to the arch of the ribs, but for now its holding extension cords/spare conduit.
Here is an overview of the sol-ark system with the new bracket around the batteries and all the wiring cleaned up and in conduit.
Thank you for your time if you read my update!
Yours in liberty toward a brighter future, may the great creator bring peace and joy within your hearts, Greg 