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  1. C

    Battery Questions

    ...minimum level...at which time the inverter charger will go back to work. If you need to unplug for more than 24 hrs...consider auto gen start or adding solar or both... There is a finite number of aH in the bank...and it needs some form of charge, beit driving, generator, solar, or shore power.
  2. Sand-dog

    Question Solar - Main battery switch ON or OFF

    ...and or replacing battery’s. So…. If switch is turned OFF and assuming your not plugged into shore power your factory installed rooftop solar system, would not charge house or engine battery’s. It’s my understanding the RED switch is to remain on. looking for an Education if I’m wrong...
  3. B

    Question Solar installer

    Does anyone know of a reputable RV solar installer in the Southeast region of the US?
  4. 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...
  5. Neal

    Getting paid for solar

    I'm in Casa Grande until April and last year electricity was a bit expensive. I didn't use solar as there was discussion back then about electricity being cheap, not the case here. This year I'm using my tools via Magnum ME-BMK and Victron stack to use solar from 9 AM until 4:30 PM. This allows...
  7. M

    Must haves for boondocking

    Love the roof spout for water, I have the 50 gal. Rain Wizard bins for my rainwater so when my electric goes off at my house because of the storms in Texas, I can use water for my flushing, dishes, cooking, etc.
  8. Rich W.

    What is this on my travel trailer

    Solar panel connector, specifically referred to as a solar cable entry.
  9. T

    Question Panel settings

    I had to switch out my batteries. I have to 12 volt batteries. On the panel there is a setting in the solar section to input the amp hours. Do i put in total amp hours for both batteries or for just one,
  10. T

    Ready to buy new Class B...but solar questions

    I am totally committed to buying a new Class B RV, and am leaning toward one of the Thor models with the newest solar technology. The major choices seem to be a 200 vs. 400 vs. 800 Amp-hour. If I cannot find one on a lot (very limited selection in my area), then I am willing to special order...
  11. R

    Must haves for boondocking

    I have not been hooked to shore power since November. I have a small class C. I built a solar birth that uses smaller amounts of electricity to heat and cool. I do have the 12 volt blankets as well👍. I use my water tank for bathroom only. I have 3 and 5 gal water jugs from walmart and one is...
  13. C

    MOD Should have done this years ago

    Okay…just looking for dc voltage to indicate charging. That makes sense….
  14. Kevin D Pem

    Solar s

    To little information! Are you saying you bought an RV with installed solar?
  15. MarkMaxPayne

    Solar panels / charger doing what it is supposed to?

    I recently purchased a new 2023 New Aire 3543 with their factory installed 640W of Lithionics batteries and 400W of GoPower solar with a Schneider Electric (Xantrex) C40 DVM solar charger. For the life of me it either displays 0 watts or 13 watts, with a solid green status light during the day...
  16. J

    Wanting to add solar power to 2014 Open Road 31SA

    Seeking advice re solar controller, integration with factory charger, etc. Thanks !
  17. 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...
  19. Kevin D Pem

    Cargoes!

    Minimum solar! My history with solar defines this 1500 watts as the least acceptable solar install. It has become time to change what is considered my storage unit from cargo to fifth. And clean things up! Feels good to know I'm 1.5 months ahead of my self imposed schedule 😁
  20. 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!
  21. S

    More Battery / Solar questions

    Hey solar gurus - my so-simple solar charging system is driving me nuts. It's got three components 1) a 100W solar panel 2) A Renogy Voyager 20A controller 3) A new and unused Die Hard 100Ah battery (with a reserve capacity of 200?), And of course the wires - which run outside the camper. The...
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  22. C

    2019 Roadtrek CS Adventurous XL 4x4 for sale

    2019 Roadtrek CS Adventurous XL 4x4 like new, original owner, always garaged, non-smoker, new Michelins, new Mercedes Battery, updated 8 Lithium Ion Batteries, Reduced price $114,918.00 OBO, 59,000mi, have all service records, toilet never used, updated 600w solar, etc.
  23. J

    Is my RV really Solar READY

    ...find anything in the forums. I recently purchased a 2017 Keystone Hideout. There is a little plug on the front of the RV next to a sticker that says "Solar Ready." Does that mean I can just buy a panel and plug it into that little plug? It can't be that easy, right? No inverter? No controller?
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