Mobile Trailer Installation

Tycon® RPMS24

Tycon® RPMS24

What You’ll Need:

• Evercam-equipped mobile trailer with solar panels and mast

• Stabilizer legs/wheel locks

• Manual or hydraulic mast lift mechanism

• Victron charge controller (pre-installed)

• AC extension cord (120V rated)

• Victron Connect mobile app

• Locking pins for the mast

• Battery charging indicator or app access

Set-Up

  • You will have to park the trailer in such a way that when deployed, the solar panels won't be shaded by the extension mast during peak sun. This usually means that the front of the trailer will be facing North.

  • Solar panels need to be facing due South in the northern hemisphere.

  • Extend the 4 outriggers and use them to level the trailer.

  • Rotate the solar panels to face South and set the tilt angle

  • Tighten all the adjustment bolts

Power On

You will need to open the diamond plate toolbox to access the power controls.

On the left side of the toolbox, you will see two (2) large red knobs. The one on the right is labeled "Battery", and the other is labeled "AC Charge / Solar"

Turn the knob labeled battery ON, wait 10 seconds, and then turn the other knob to solar.

The sequence of turning the battery knob on first must be followed or damage to the MPPT charge controller may result.

Power Off

  • When powering off, the reverse sequence is required.

  • Turn the AC charge / Solar knob to OFF, then turn the battery knob to OFF.

Raising the Mast

In the center of the toolbox, you will find the mast controls.

  • Raise the mast by turning the airflow valve to the "UP" position. Turn on the 12V air pump using the toggle switch.

    Note: The pressure regulator at the airflow valve should be set to 30psi.

  • You will hear the mechanical locks click into position as the mast is raised. You can turn off the 12V air pump at an intermediate height or after the mast is fully extended. Once the mast is extended turn the airflow valve to the center "stop" position.

Lowering the Mast

You should not relieve all the pressure and then pull the mechanical lock rings. This will cause the mast to fall and bang against the lower section. This could damage equipment mounted on the mast.

To lower the mast slowly:

  • Turn the airflow valve to the "DOWN" position.

  • Immediately pull the bottom lock ring. The mast will begin to collapse.

Charging Batteries from the AC Connection

You can charge the batteries using 115vac grid power by following the below process.

  • Connect an extension cord to the weatherproof AC receptacle on the back of the battery/equipment box.

  • Turn the battery switch to "ON"

  • Turn the AC charge/solar knob to the "AC charge" position

  • Connect the extension cord to the proper 10A AC voltage outlet.

The battery charging process will start within a few minutes. It should take about 5 hours minimum to fully charge the discharged batteries

CAUTION: Make sure not to charge or leave the batteries plugged into the AC feed for more than 12 hours.  Doing so might cause damage to the MPPT controller and/or batteries.

Read the supplier instructions here for more information.

Download the PDF version here.