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  1. N

    MOD Should have done this years ago

    I did finally find a snippet that said they would heat if power is available. I am not a solar guy(yet), but I would think 14.4 is 14.4 regardless of whether it is coming from the inverter/charger or the solar charger
  2. Richpatty

    Limit Lithium battery charging to 80% with Victron SmartSolar

    I know I should know this….but if I am parked with shore power, the solar will keep the lithium’s at 90-100% at all times. Is there a way to limit it to 80% SOC? Can you set it to a certain voltage level (i.e. 13.2v or so) to achieve this? I have a Victron SmartShunt, but I am not sure it...
  3. R

    Lithium Battery Package

    Yes, that is normal operation for the inverter charger. The inverter or charger or both can be turned off on the xanbus system control panel. Refer to: https://xantrex.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/975-1171-01-01-B.pdf (solar is separate operation)
  4. 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...
  5. B

    Solar Advice

    So picking up our new rv on Tuesday next week and already starting to think about upgrades. It’s a Newmar Ventana 4037 and is prepped for solar - whatever that means. Looking for advice on what steps we should be taking - mfgs., installers (we are on the Atlantic side of Florida), etc. We...
  7. 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...
  8. R

    Question Solar install

    ...to speak for Joe Dutchstar but we full time and spend a lot of time in full service parks. We sure like being able to hit a BLM and use our solar if we feel like it. I don't expect to break even on my system. I equate having our solar the same as us having a 33 foot Class A coach as apposed...
  9. T

    Concept that would be great!

    Needs to be an EV, solar panels on that sleek roof. That fold out of course.
  10. AbdRahim

    Answered 10W Solar Panel

    Does anyone know if the 10W solar panel on the Newmars can be swapped out for a 100W panel or larger, without any other modifications?
  11. J

    DC only fridge..bad idea?

    I have a 12 volt fridge in my Jayco. I put in 2 200 amp hour lithium battery's. There is 380 watts of solar mounted flat on the roof.. Just to see how it all worked I turned on the fridge and let it run. After 3 1/2 weeks I finally shut it off.
  13. Rich-MLsRV

    Question Solar panel selection

    Folks, I am considering using AMsolar solar panels. I like the AMsolar panels since they use VHB tape for mounting and hence don't need to drill into the roof. Folks that have used the VHG tape method for mounting have not had a issue w/ the panels detaching. I am planning to have 6 solar...
  14. 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...
  15. Notsotalltexan

    Ventana 3709 Solar upgrade

    Greetings One and All-- Yesterday I completed installation of six 200W Rich Solar panels on the roof of my Ventana 3709 with combiner box. I also called Mangum Energy to ask whether my 2812 inverter and my new ME-ARC50 remote control advanced series works with my inverter revision or if I...
  16. 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...
  17. R

    Question Solar install

    Kevin, I don't understand where you are coming from. It sounds like you don't think anyone should use solar unless it can be cost effective. Then you equate users like me to being elitist because we want the enjoyment of having the ability to spend time boondocking without the noisy generator...
  19. 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?
  20. turbopilot

    LightShip Update 7/28/25

    I am not aware LightShip ever suggested the solar output would support TrekDrive. I am told the LightShip in tow of a pickup truck, following in the aerodynamic wake of the pickup would require about 15 kWh at highway speeds to allow the tow vehicle to return to about the same MPG efficiency as...
  21. Rich W.

    What is this on my travel trailer

    Solar panel connector, specifically referred to as a solar cable entry.
  22. turbopilot

    VIN # 4 is on the Line

    ...is about complete at station #3 and will next move over under the crane for canopy mating. The AeroHub is nearly complete. I only see one solar controller over on the driver side upper corner of the AeroHub. There should be three solar controllers in a line across the top of AeroHub...
  23. Kevin D Pem

    Question Solar install

    Of course! But if a man asks for an opinion! Well! I have one.🙂
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