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  1. T

    Solar conversion

    2010 190 popular on Chevy express van, has anyone converted to solar
  2. J

    Solar s

    I bought a 40 erb explorer with solar panels. Do I need to do anything to have the solar panels charge the lithium batteries.
  3. K

    Solar for Dummies

    Purchases a 2025 Cougar Half Ton with a single solar panel. Now realize that it only will charge the battery and nothing else. What do I need to buy to get more use out of the solar panel. The dealer, Midwest RV, St. Louis, Mo. was absolutely useless in answering this question.
  4. J

    2024 Shasta Solar and Electric Issue

    ...an issue I’m experiencing. Three months ago, I purchased a brand-new 29-foot Shasta travel trailer, which came equipped with a 200-watt solar system. When I first brought the unit home, I noticed that during the day, the interior lights and 12V-powered components (such as the awning...
  5. R

    Through the wall Solar Connection.

    Someone asked about connection for a Solar Panel through the wall. I took a picture of mine but can't find the thread so I will post it here. You can find them on Amazon by searching xt60 connector. They do come with different gauge wires. I try and space them apart. I use 3m double side tape on...
  7. R

    Add 2nd battery

    I have a 4 year old 5th wheel that I just bought and it has one battery that is AGM 
12v 110am @C100 12v 100am @c20 it gets charged from a solar panel and I assume from my truck. My question is, can I just add one more battery that says AGM 
12v 110am @C100 12v 100am @c20 and hook up the 2...
  8. S

    Nexus Solar Panel feed direct to Battery ?

    The new vehicle brief said that the solar panels go thru the battery disconnect switch. The panels will not charge the batteries if the switch is in the off position. Turning everything off during the day to let solar do its job, trickle charging the batteries for nightime boondocking use...
  9. 400 Watts Solar Panel Kit with Batteries

    400 Watts Solar Panel Kit with Batteries

    Includes 4 x 100w solar panels, 1 x 100Ah AGM Lead Acid battery, 1 x 100Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, 1 x BougeRV MPPT Solar Charge Controller 40A, cables fuse.
  10. Joe Hogan

    FYI Solar storm disrupt navigation

    https://ground.news/article/strongest-of-its-kind-flare-may-cause-blackouts-massive-solar-storm-on-earth_a2c823?utm_source=mobile-app&utm_medium=article-share
  11. S

    Run refrigerator on 12volt without engine running thx to new solar

    I recently purchased a 2012 Roadtrek 3500 and installed 200 watts of solar panels. My main reason for the solar is so I can run my Dometic RM 8501 refrigerator during sunny daylight hours without having to use propane. According to the manual the 12 volt option is only available when the...
  13. T

    Solar Help

    Hello and thank you for taking a moment to read this. Just bought a 07 Safari Passage that has four solar panels installed along with a MPPT Charge Controller, but currently cannot find the inverter. The four AGM batteries are charging and running the 12V items, but am still unsure if we just...
  14. S

    Lithium batteries solar charging

    looking at purchasing a 2021 as agile. Will the 330w solar panels keep the lithium batteries charged? Or will I need to be continually on shore power to charge? Thanks
  15. MarkMaxPayne

    MOD Upgraded Solar with floating solar array on Girard awning mounts

    I was finding that my 400W factory flexible solar panels that are mounted on the curved hump of the Newmar New Aire roof, just were not doing it for me in the winter. I would still have to go out and run the generator for about 3 hours every other weekend to keep the lithium batteries charged...
  16. Kevin D Pem

    Great solar information!

    Some of the reasons I wish I had more real-estate for solar was addressed in this video! But as comprehensive as this video is, it would serve anyone looking into solar to invest the time to watch it. Not much technical stuff here, so it's great for someone that doesn't want to delve into the...
  17. N

    Solar Panel Placement

    Still kicking around putting solar panels on top of the coach. Has anyone put a panel on the bathroom cathedral top? Is there a reason not to? A 425 watt qcell panel would fit very nicely. As far as I can see, about all panels in the 300 to 425 watt are similar in size. I just don't know if...
  19. S

    Solar problems

    I've got a 330 watt solar system. Everything was working fine until a couple of days ago. I lost all power from the panels. I started wringing out the wiring and found no power. I Googled it and found that by resetting the controller it might cure the problem but no luck. Is there an in-line...
  20. Neal

    How To Testing solar panels

    When getting my LiFePO4 batteries last fall I asked about testing my solar panels (Solar Energy Systems Indiana). I really wanted them to do it as I was diagnosed with incurable chronic laziness :unsure: but they told me simply throw a towel over each panel and watch the PV drop on your phone...
  21. B

    Connecting solar to my Lance 1985

    Hello, I just acquired a 2018 Lance 1985 and I want to add some solar panels (probably removable ones) to help keep the battery charged. I see two connections - on the top of the coach is a double male/female connector from GoPower: On the front passenger side below the battery compartment...
  22. Kevin D Pem

    Oil to solar ratio!

    Seems that frequently the https://www.usdebtclock.org/ has updated the things they display! Now they are reporting solar installations!!!
  23. S

    How much solar power

    Any thoughts on how much solar and batteries it will take to run a medium sized refrigerator and star link in a class A motor home?
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