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  1. T

    Is Completely Lithium Possible?

    This is on the '07 Expedition 38N. Solar is in the future, but for now I'm going to try installing the 100Ah lithium in the chassis position, plug the combiner back in, and take some measurements. Thanks for your input.
  2. Rich-MLsRV

    Question Roof solar pre-wire access

    In the photo below is the marked area where I should find the solar pre-wire? I understand one needs to drill thru the roof covered by the metal plate to access the solar pre-wire?
  3. Notsotalltexan

    Ventana 3709 Solar upgrade

    Greetings One and All-- Yesterday I completed installation of six 200W Rich Solar panels on the roof of my Ventana 3709 with combiner box. I also called Mangum Energy to ask whether my 2812 inverter and my new ME-ARC50 remote control advanced series works with my inverter revision or if I...
  4. sheridany

    FYI Amazing inflatable solar light

    A friend showed me this inflatable solar lamp that work really well. They are great outside near the camp site. Slightly expensive but very portable and effective. Hopefully full link works now. MPOWERD Luci Outdoor 2.0 - Inflatable Solar Light, Clear Finish, Adjustable Strap...
  5. R

    Solar panel for 12v battery

    I’m in the market for a solar panel to keep my travel trailer battery topped off when not being used. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
  7. osuallen

    Question Solar install

    Last year we got the whole solar and lithium upgrade from SES. Our primary purpose was to be able to boondock some and reduced generator usage while boondocking. If we are travelling campground to campground, unless we need to exercise the generator, we run the house AC's on solar/battery...
  8. S

    Question Small solar panel on roof question

    On my 2014 Canyon Star, what does the small solar panel on the roof above the driver do, and how can I tell if it's working? Tim
  9. Soniccruzer

    MOD My new solar boondocking toy!

    My wife Cindy and I have been RVing for over 25 years owning three different motorhomes with solar panels on the roof. The first two had 400W of ridged tilting panels that required me to climb and manually tilt the panels to gain optimum output while boon docking. Both of these motorhomes had...
  10. B

    Reachargeable AA & AAA batteries

    Have had an issue with Patriot brand AA batteries not charging via the USA port in my Bullet Ultralite, but the AAA ones work just fine when attached to their 4 battery charging leash. Looking to buy a bunch of AA size that will actually work in a 4 battery charger station. I have ones I got...
  11. O

    Eco-trek questions

    Hi! New members here— we are carefully considering the purchase of a 2015 e- trek, or Eco trek ( I’ve seen it both ways) with the solar PV unit. We wondered if any current or former members have pointers for what to look out for when looking at this model. Thanks so much!
  13. T

    Can’t find pre-wired solar connection

    We just bought a new 2021 Coachmen Chaparral 373MBRB that is pre-wired for rooftop solar. We see the connection on the roof, but cannot find the other end of the wires and/or the charge controller. Any suggestions?
  14. C

    Question Oxygen Concentrator and Motorhome/5th Wheel Generators

    Hmm...I'll check out the solar idea. I didn't thing there were any that would be powerful enough. But it is a good idea. Thanks
  15. L

    How to shut down solar panels

    I have 6 100 w solar panels. Im not going to use the rig for a few month and would like to shut done all power to the rig. I'm thinking on shutting of the batteries and pulling off negative lead, disconnect a/c shore and inverter. Also, i was thinking to disconnect the solar panels by...
  16. B

    solar/inverter/autoswitch set up.

    So I have a fifth wheel that has a built in generator, had it installed at the dealer when it was new. I want to put in a solar set up with an inverter and auto switch so I don't have to run the generator as much when dry camping. Because of the built in generator there is already an auto switch...
  17. S

    DC only fridge..bad idea?

    I wouldn't have a 12 volt fridge for what we do. Most of our camping is on federal lands with no hookups. We do have lithium batteries with 330 volts of solar but the 12 volts of the fridge would eat that up pretty fast.
  19. J

    Show us your pics of where you are with your RV today...

    LOVE IT !!!!! thanks for sharing, and the solar panels are great !!!!!!
  20. Kevin D Pem

    Best solar options for 5th wheel trailer used as site cabin?

    Ah the land of entrapment. The nickname says it all. 18 years, and never again. Portable is good. Before you mount solar on a ground mount look up all the red tape that political corruption will have you going through. I won't advocate solar generators, because they are to limited, and...
  21. D

    1997 Intrigue Shower Dome/Solar Panels

    Here is a start for dome replacement. https://www.amazon.com/rv-shower-dome/s?k=rv+shower+dome&tag=rvf01-20 AS far as solar, we need to know how you are going to use the coach, dry camp a lot, or go from shore power to shore power. Inverter should be a pure sine wave and at least 2000 watts
  22. Neal

    Question Solar install

    The same applies to houses with solar. I see a lot in my neighborhood. My BIL works for the power company and also states, it will never pay for itself, well, not in the lifetime or ownership of the current owner. It's sort of a scam by companies offering solar for homes IMHO, they sell you on...
  23. Neal

    Make Solar Prep standard on all coaches

    Don't make Solar Prep an option, make it STANDARD in ALL Newmars. This sets Newmar above the others, make every coach "green" solar ready. Solar prep is nothing more than running the 6 AWG wires to the roof and ethernet to the inside. I'm sure the costs could be covered in the sale price...
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