Solar newbie, mini split in trailer?
Hi everyone! I've been wanting to jump on the solar train for years, but I'm highly intimidated by it. There are so many options, and I just don't know where to start.
TLDR; manufactured home with no available electric panel spots left. I want mini split a/c because running 3 window units sucks. I want to DIY because $ is tight. I'm handy-ish, but overwhelmed.
I have set aside $3500 to achieve this, but I could wiggle up to $5k for a better long term setup. I'm in the Midwest. Cooling is my biggest concern, but being able to supplement my furnace in winter is also an appealing thought!
My home is 16x80 and I want 3 zones for sure. I would like 4, but it's not a necessity if it tips the cost too high. (I'm on my own land, no park rules or anything like that to worry about!)
I don't want to put the panels on my roof. I can do on the ground or I can build a platform of some sort for them.
I'd prefer not to hire an HVAC person for doing the lines as I'm very rural and there just isn't many options for companies willing to come out here.
Beyond swapping light fixtures and electrical outlets, I know very little about electricity.
I've searched a bit through the posts here, and I still get overwhelmed with all of the responses and different ways of doing things.
Thank you for your time 😊