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  1. Joe Dutchstar

    Question Typical Solar setup

    When on the road with engine running, does the solar system typically still charge the battery? Does Solar help with load when you are plugged into Shore Power, etc?
  2. Joe Dutchstar

    Question Solar install

    Back to debating to install some solar panels or not. Do I really need solar installed?? We are in Nappanee and speaking with SES regarding a solar install. Pricing is reasonable. We typically travel camp ground to campground. The only real benefit is to keep house battery topped up while...
  3. R

    Solar Setup

    I am unable to turn my solar on from my firefly panel. When I try and set the battery type it does nothing. I tried to hold down the battery type botton for a few seconds to see if that would help and it did not. I checked the fuses and in line fuse near the house battery. I am at a loss. Maybe...
  4. Russellvh

    Solar power

    I have a 2022 5th wheel. A sticker says “wired for solar”. I am considering moving to a permanent Park where I pay electricity. How much should I budget to get my unit running, or at least helping out, with solar power?
  5. T

    Solar conversion

    2010 190 popular on Chevy express van, has anyone converted to solar
  7. 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.
  8. R

    Solar Modification Update

    I am currently located in Florida next to the beach doing some writing. I started out the morning after a comfortable evening in the solar powered A/c birth. The little 2800 BTU did not have to work too hard as it had cooled down after the rain storm (From which I collected 20 gallons of water...
  9. K

    Solar panel 2009 Newman Bay Star 2901

    Just bought 2009 Newmar Bay Star 2901 and we found a solar panel in the roof. What’s this for???
  10. E

    2025 Entegra Qwest 24L Solar pre wire

    There are three sets of wires in the pre-wire compartment for the controller. One set that is red and white, two sets that are black and white. Red and white go to the solar panel, but which of the black and wires do you use to connect to the battery?
  11. 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.
  13. 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...
  14. C

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

    Hey, y'all, I only joined these forums to ask about solar options for a 5th wheel trailer. I'm thinking about buying a 10-acre parcel of treed land in New Mexico, then putting a big ol' 5th wheel trailer on it to serve as a ready-made cabin. Naturally, I want the biggest 5th wheel trailer I can...
  15. 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...
  16. R

    Question Apex Nano Solar settings and jack light coming on.

    What are the prefered settings on an Apex Nano solar panel and why would the light on my jack not fully go off.
  17. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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.
  21. 2025 Unity RL Sixtieth Anniversary, Fully Loaded

    2025 Unity RL Sixtieth Anniversary, Fully Loaded

    For sale: 2025 Unity RL Sixtieth Anniversary Model, @ 8k miles, $200k, 540 amp lithium batteries, 400 watt solar panels, Let’s Go Areo storage ‘egg’, and a lot more upgrades!
  22. Joe Dutchstar

    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
  23. M

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

    ...this winter just going to plant it on a friends land for a few months and see how it goes. However, it is not near his house or near any power. Solar is great when it is sunny out. Thought about wind, but he says good luck. Generator is taking a beating running all the time. So what the heck...
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