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    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...
  2. TheLooks

    Ok Lithium gurus

    And how do they get recharged?
  3. C

    AMSolar?

    ...a more robust combiner with circuit protection? I’m thinking about switching the combiner in the roof and hopefully find cables that can handle the sun. Although, it’s about 10 years old…guess I can’t expect miracles. Just funny that the coax going to my DISH looks better than my Solar wires.
  4. C

    What is your backup power? Solar, wind. Generator, Earth Battery, Grid?

    Solar DC-DC charger Honda 2200 w gen
  5. Kevin D Pem

    Fridge on or off

    I assume you mean LiFePo4 batteries. 5 solar panels of what size? And what battery capacity? To answer your question that information is critical. As an example, I have 6 solar panels, 2 batteries. My fridge runs 24/7 My freezer runs 12/7. There's no stress to the system, and the proof of that...
  7. GuyInSoCal

    What is your backup power? Solar, wind. Generator, Earth Battery, Grid?

    We are using Solar as our second power source. We have a 30A Shore Power System. Our Solar Array is as follows: DOKIO 800W Split-Cell Monocrystalline Hard Mount Solar Panels (2 x 400W) 2) EPEVER 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controllers (60A total) 2) 300AH (600AH Total) Lithium LfePO4 Batteries...
  8. 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...
  9. V

    No Power to Coach or Chassis

    Sounds like the cold and no hook-ups got you. I don't know anything about solar and lithium, but if your rig is stored outside in a secure area, you may want to try one of the portable suitcase solar panels that you hook up directly to your batteries with Gator clips. Do you have 6V for the...
  10. 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...
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    inverter and solar setup, with pictures of new captain's chairs, dinette set, and recliners
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    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...
  14. 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!
  15. J

    12 volt refrigerator

    I have 2 200-amp Hour lithium batteries charged by 380 watts of solar flat on the roof. A 12 volt compressor fridge. I like to know how things work before I am going to use them, so I do not have problems when I am actually using them. I ran my fridge 2 lights and a TV all left turned on 24...
  16. 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...
  17. Kevin D Pem

    12 Volt Airconditioner Reviews

    Thought? You're not going to run very long on your solar. Charging batteries for that kind of load is difficult. 115vac A/C only requires a generator when A/C is needed. Considering losses charging,and discharging. I have a hard time trusting anyone that talks about 12 volt appliances being...
  19. P

    Must haves for boondocking

    I may be sorry I asked but why so anti lithium?
  20. R

    adding solar to roadtrek

    I just purchased a 2018 Roadtrek Simplicity SRT. I would like to add solar and would like to do it myself. I was going to buy a two panel kit, but it comes with items that are already included in the vehicle. Any recommendations?
  21. T

    Question 6 volt Batteries in Class A

    Solar setting on battery amp hours. When batteries are hooked in parallel do you set the amp hours on solar setting to a single battery amp hour or to equal the total of both amp hours together?
  22. A

    Inverter vs solar generator

    ...and are greenhorns at it. Camper will stay year round on our vacation property and used as an off grid setup. I am leaning towards a Titan Solar generator vs a dual fuel invertor generator for a lot of reasons…gas, noise, having to fill it in the middle of the night, etc… Being that our...
  23. 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...
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