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  1. T

    Adding Wind Generator to 12V Solar

    We have a 300 watt solar system with solar controller connected a single 12 volt house Battery , we would like to add a 1200 watt wind generator with its own controller to the existing 12 volt house battery and inverter, can we do that if so how do we.do it? Thanks
  2. R

    Solar Controller location on FE 238bhs

    I just bought 22 FE ultra lite 238BHS few weeks ago which is supposed to be Freedom Solar Ready. I checked on the roof had solar panel but I can't find a charge controller location anything anywhere, Any ideas? Thank you!
  3. T

    Looking for light weight rigid solar panels

    ...average. I am looking for panels to install on the roof of a vehicle and don't want to exceed the max. load rating of the roof. After reading about the delaminating issues with (semi) flexible and CIGS panels I am just looking for rigid solar panels. Does anyone have information on this...
  4. V

    Solar install

    My 5th wheel was prepped for solar and prepped for an onboard generator. When installing an inverter, can I run the inverter into the transfer switch where the generator would go (don’t have an onboard generator just prepped)? I understand the 12v side for solar install just want to run...
  5. B

    Question Solar charge

    What is a furrian solar charge do?Its a plug in outside the motorhome its 10 amp.
  7. H

    12 volt refrigerator

    ...should be 350-600 watts/ 30-50Ah. range, so calculate that along with any other expected daily load on the battery bank and match that to your solar capacity. From the reviews I'm seeing the 12v units perform very well. **Keeping in mind your solar capacity is highly relative to location and...
  8. Neal

    Ok Lithium gurus

    Call Solar Energy Systems in Nappanee and ask for Brian. See what he suggests.
  9. K

    Solar and Surge

    Hi folks My ‘98 Rexhall Vision 28’ plugs in to a solar system for its power. It’s powered by two 200ah batteries (not lithium). The sun’s been shining, and batteries are 100% charge upwards of 13v at end of day. There are no heavy electrical draws as a rule unless I’m using something. The RV...
  10. J

    Answered Solar Battery Charger

    Where might the solar controller be located in a 2020 New Aire 3543? No idea if it’s working.
  11. A

    Solar Charge Controller not recognizing solar panel

    I bought a 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach. I believe Jaboni set up the solar system (100W s. panel on the roof and charge controller in the basement near the batteries). Question: Why isn't the solar panel registering on the charge controller? I took the two + - leads off the controller and receive...
  13. G

    Solar power

    I own a 2021 Thor Windsport I have solar panels to put on the roof is anyone out there have an idea how big your controller I need for two 370 W panels
  14. C

    How To Solar panels

    Any information on adding solar.
  15. P

    Solar Help

    I just purchased a new Rockwood 2514F. My wife and i are "off-gridders" and this is our 1st..RV. In researching solar needs, the suggestions are all over the place. Can someone with experience set us in the right direction? We are considering 2- AGM, 200 Watt set up. Any advice would be appreciated.
  16. B

    Solar "Ready"?

    We've got a 2017 Leprechaun 317 SA that we will be going full time in, so we are exploring all our solar options. It has the Furrion solar plug. I have not found a solar controller anywhere. Does anybody know if a.) it even has one, and b.) if it exists, does it have a lithium setting? Thanks...
  17. T

    Solar Panels

    New to RV’ing and have a 2017 Jayco Jay Flight that is solar ready. Have two AGM 6V 224AH @C20 batteries that i would like to charge via solar panels. Looking to see what is the most popular and economical package to get. Appreciate any help. Thanks
  19. timaff

    Question Typical Solar setup

    yes when driving the solar will still charge your batteries. solar will still charge your batteries when plugged into shore power or generator. and if you have a inverter/charger it will also charge your batteries when plugged into shore power or generator running if your inverter/charger is...
  20. AbdRahim

    New member from Michigan

    Welcome. Check out Solar Energy Systems in Nappanee
  21. J

    Solar Generator

    I have a 39ft Keystone Fusion toy hauler and am thinking about adding solar. Does anyone have any experience with a Bluetti portable solar station? I've looked at the AC300; which, seems to have a good amount of power, especially if you add the expandable batteries. I'm wondering if the...
  22. M

    Question Solar panel for charging batteries

    To anyone maintaining battery charge using solar panel.. what wattage panel are y'all using? RV storage cost increasing and they've been charging extra for trickle charger so thinking of using solar. Thanks
  23. Joe Dutchstar

    Tip Balanced Solar system

    With some experience with Solar I’ve found that having too much of any component can lead to dissatisfaction with Solar products. Also, understanding the installation and installer intent is equally important. Having a bunch of panels that max out the inverter can be efficient or annoying. My...
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