How do I install my solar trailer system?

  1. Secure the Trailer: Lower front leveling jacks and secure the wheel with the two wheel chocks located in the Battery & Charger Cabinet.Solar Trailer install

  2. Extend the mast: Remove all three pins. Extend the top piece, install the pin before extending the next piece and repeat until all sections are extended with their pin replaced. Do not extend sections beyond their limit mark. Solar Trailer install2

  3. Remove camera from the Camera Cabinet (the mount is already be attached), and remove the locking pins from the mount.Solar Trailer install3

  4. Set the mount on the mast and insert both locking pins through the holes of the mast. Tighten into place with the handles.Solar Trailer install4

  5. Plug in Camera:
    1. Cobalt Camera Only: Attach camera to power by plugging the 4 pin plug into the Battery & Charger Cabinet.Solar Trailer install5
    2. Sapphire Camera Only:  Plug the camera Ethernet cable into the power box mounted to the Camera Cabinet. The power box is already plugged in to the Battery & Charger Cabinet.Solar Trailer install6

  6. Power on camera by flipping the SOLAR and MAIN switches located in the Battery & Charger Cabinet. ON position is facing towards the mast of the trailer.Solar Trailer install7

  7. Call 888.849.2583 (M-F, 9-5 EST) to confirm image transmission and activation. Have your camera ID ready (located on your camera).

  8. Attach the three guy-lines to the mast eyelets with the provided carabiners.Solar Trailer install8

  9. A. Remove the pin and B. raise it with the hand winch until it is in the upright position. C. Reinstall the pin at the base of the mast.Solar Trailer install9

  10. Attach the guy-lines to the three eyelets on the trailer using the turnbuckles and assembly. Two are located at the rear of the trailer and the third is in the front center.Solar Trailer install10

  11. Tighten the turnbuckles as needed until the guy lines are taught.Solar Trailer install11

  12. To adjust the solar panels vertically, pull the top pin and tilt. To adjust horizontally, pull the bottom pin and rotate. Make sure the pin is securely positioned lock panels in place. Be mindful not to hit the mast with the panels.Solar Trailer install12

  13. Adjust the solar panels so they are completely unobstructed from shade. They should be tilted as close to south as possible.Solar Trailer install13

  14. Secure the Trailer:
    1. Remove the hitch to secure the trailer and avoid theft. Locate the cotter pins and remove by pulling the circular side. Locate the D-ring pins and remove. Then remove the hitch.Solar Trailer install14
    2. Store cotter pins, D-ring pins, and hitch in the Battery & Charger Cabinet. Lock with the supplied padlock.Solar Trailer install15

    3. Additionally, attach the padlock from the Camera Cabinet to the hitch port to avoid utilization and theft.Solar Trailer install16