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  1. turbopilot

    LightShip 4 Now Starting Customer Evaluation

    ...All other LightShip demands on the high voltage battery, including the biggest user the HVAC system, can easily be offset by the combination of solar and the PowerBoost inverter generator. In motion during the day, the solar panels cover all 12 volt requirements of the LightShip and keep the...
  2. A

    Question Solar beginning

    ...deep cycle wet cell batteries (upgraded) 98 amp hours each,with a 1000 watt inverter for a residential fridge(AC only).My wife bought a renogy solar suitcase 2 panels 100 watts each.So I'm looking to add on but trying to be realistic about it, would upgrading my inverter to an...
  3. H

    New Dutchman Kodiak 201QB

    Looks good. It may not have a controller, it probably has a 10A fuse and wiring sized to the 120-150 Watts of solar it's designed to handle. The port should be wired directly to the batteries. Attention to the roof wouldn't be a bad idea as you go forward. Is it 30 or 50 amp?
  4. B

    Solar Advice

    So picking up our new rv on Tuesday next week and already starting to think about upgrades. It’s a Newmar Ventana 4037 and is prepped for solar - whatever that means. Looking for advice on what steps we should be taking - mfgs., installers (we are on the Atlantic side of Florida), etc. We...
  5. AbdRahim

    Answered 10W Solar Panel

    Does anyone know if the 10W solar panel on the Newmars can be swapped out for a 100W panel or larger, without any other modifications?
  7. Rich-MLsRV

    Question Solar panel selection

    Folks, I am considering using AMsolar solar panels. I like the AMsolar panels since they use VHB tape for mounting and hence don't need to drill into the roof. Folks that have used the VHG tape method for mounting have not had a issue w/ the panels detaching. I am planning to have 6 solar...
  8. H

    CA strikes again with CARB ACT

    Grid failures, to include natural gas infrastructure, largely occurred because generating facilities were not hardened for catastrophic cold weather events. Many were undergoing seasonal maintenance shutdowns. It had zero to do with wind and solar, .
  9. D

    92D190V Electrical Questions

    I have a 200W Renogy solar kit I'm thinking on adding to help with topping off the couch battery and running things during the day. I've read where adding a LI battery and DC-DC charger with mppt would be the way to go for this option. Keeping the Solar an independent system that I can "switch"...
  10. S

    2003 Fleetwood Bounder 35R small solar panel on top of the front AC unit

    ...condition outside and inside with only 22K original miles, my guess is she must have been garaged or covered, but anyhow, I noticed this small solar panel on top of the front AC and so I figure it's for battery charge up-keep. I live in California's High Desert which means tons of sun all the...
  11. Neal

    Oasis pump replacement

    Do you have the correct pump? See this post.
  13. Kevin D Pem

    12 volt refrigerator

    And what was the state of charge when you turned everything off?
  14. M

    Question Passport 290BHS solar question

    My wife and I are looking seriously at purchasing a 2023 Keystone 290BHS from Camping World. The coach has the factory installed solar flex 400 system. The question is what will this power? Is there a setting or switch I can use to keep the house batteries charged while in storage, will it...
  15. Kristy8787

    My 2022 came Prewired for Solar via go power…. How to upgrade?

    My fifth wheel came pre-wire for solar, there are connections on the roof near the front…. I can’t seem to find where the cables for them are in the compartment with the batteries in the front storage. Also…. Is there a solar charge controller somewhere? I’m adding a new lithium battery bank...
  16. X

    Solar generator as power

    I was wondering the other day… if I were to use a solar generator as the power source for the rv, would it work. I have (2) 81 Ah batteries now which, if I’m right, factoring in not going below 50%, give me 972 watts of power. The solar gen I’m looking at is 1000w ( 50.4v @ 20 Ah ). It looks...
  17. H

    LightShip 4 Now Starting Customer Evaluation

    Having the power for an extended stay is one thing. Tank capacity is another. My guess is you've got plenty of Batt and Solar onboard for no longer than the black/ gray tanks and fresh water supply are going to allow you to stay in place. Especially with a crew of four. I guess a person could...
  19. S

    Solar Install 2020 Kountry Star

    Just found this forum and already getting lots of great ideas. I am installing solar in our Kountry Star 3426. I'm trying to find the most efficient path to get the wires from the roof to the charge controller in the basement (somewhere near the batteries). Thanks in advance!
  20. T

    New Dutchman Kodiak 201QB

    ...to get to it! Anyway, so far so good. The dealer did pretty well during the walk through but could not answer my question about the 10 AMP solar connection on the side of the trailer. He said a bunch of things with no definitive answer. I think he said it accepts solar power to charge up the...
  21. H

    Is the "cheap RV camping" fading into the sunset?

    I have full solar and lithium so I dont have to rely on RV parks anymore but when I do I try to use passport america as it gets me 50% off. Mind you this generally only works in the off season but its been fine when I need a park just to do laundry and flush the tanks etc
  22. S

    adding solar to roadtrek

    Rotorthead: Just saw this post. We have the same model Roadtrek and are thinking about solar. Did you ever do it? Brand used? PIctures? Please let me know here or Direct Message me. Thanks.
  23. Neal

    URPOWER Solar Lights

    ...lights at the four corners of my coach, I actually removed the forward left one as the slide tipper was triggering it. These motion activated solar powered solar lights are great for security, illumination when you walk in areas so you don't walk into slides, etc. etc. I use the 3M hook tape...
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