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  1. S

    DC only fridge..bad idea?

    I wouldn't have a 12 volt fridge for what we do. Most of our camping is on federal lands with no hookups. We do have lithium batteries with 330 volts of solar but the 12 volts of the fridge would eat that up pretty fast.
  2. B

    Reachargeable AA & AAA batteries

    Have had an issue with Patriot brand AA batteries not charging via the USA port in my Bullet Ultralite, but the AAA ones work just fine when attached to their 4 battery charging leash. Looking to buy a bunch of AA size that will actually work in a 4 battery charger station. I have ones I got...
  3. B

    Adding solar worth it?

    ...on using it in Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming. We will be in RV parks, forest service campground, and some boondocking. Is it worth installing solar panels? Our motorhome will be prepped for solar but no panels. If you have experience with solar panels or an opinion on this please respond...
  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

    Question Solar install

    The same applies to houses with solar. I see a lot in my neighborhood. My BIL works for the power company and also states, it will never pay for itself, well, not in the lifetime or ownership of the current owner. It's sort of a scam by companies offering solar for homes IMHO, they sell you on...
  7. N

    Solar efficiency

    Hello Gang. I am looking at a small trailer to buy that has Solar on it with a 1000w inverter. All that aside, How good are the panels themselves. For instance , home panels can work in some overcast. But do RV mounted work as well as that. And overcast can mean shade obviously. Any...
  8. J

    Show us your pics of where you are with your RV today...

    LOVE IT !!!!! thanks for sharing, and the solar panels are great !!!!!!
  9. 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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  10. L

    Charged batteries not delivering power?

    ...no juice anywhere, not to the run/store switch, and strangely enough, the silver monitor by the sink that displays battery voltage/% charge and solar power stored is not illuminating when I press the little black button. So, I plugged into shore power, everything is powered except the...
  11. 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?
  13. Kevin D Pem

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

    Ah the land of entrapment. The nickname says it all. 18 years, and never again. Portable is good. Before you mount solar on a ground mount look up all the red tape that political corruption will have you going through. I won't advocate solar generators, because they are to limited, and...
  14. T

    Need Battery Upgrade, need suggestions on what to do

    FLA and AGM will likely give you the same result; you should only run them to 50% otherwise lifespan will shorten quickly. If you plan on solar, consider lithium. Lithium charges faster and you can run them down (in theory to 0%) to about 10% SOC vs. 50%. Most inverter/chargers have an AGM...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  19. Neal

    Alaska 2025

    Looks like someone (cough: @ARD) needs some solar and LiFePO4's. I have some enabling to do upon return.
  20. Neal

    FYI Solar Calculator

    ...to Quartzsite in two days and noticing the low sun this time of year in AZ I wanted to see what the numbers really are and prep for optimal solar positioning (park east/west to allow for tilt south). Here is a solar calculator for anyone interested primed with 1 PM Local at Quartzsite for my...
  21. 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!
  22. T

    Is Completely Lithium Possible?

    I kept the FLA chassis batteries in my 2007 Expedition which charge from the alternator, disconnected the combiner and replaced the Trombeta module with a BIM. My LiFePO4 house batteries are charged entirely from 1600 watts of solar.
  23. J

    Wanting to add solar power to 2014 Open Road 31SA

    Seeking advice re solar controller, integration with factory charger, etc. Thanks !
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