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  1. 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...
  2. osuallen

    Question Solar install

    Last year we got the whole solar and lithium upgrade from SES. Our primary purpose was to be able to boondock some and reduced generator usage while boondocking. If we are travelling campground to campground, unless we need to exercise the generator, we run the house AC's on solar/battery...
  3. 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!
  4. 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...
  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. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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?
  10. 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...
  11. J

    Wanting to add solar power to 2014 Open Road 31SA

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

    Question Oxygen Concentrator and Motorhome/5th Wheel Generators

    Hmm...I'll check out the solar idea. I didn't thing there were any that would be powerful enough. But it is a good idea. Thanks
  14. 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.
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  19. J

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

    LOVE IT !!!!! thanks for sharing, and the solar panels are great !!!!!!
  20. 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...
  21. 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...
  22. 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...
  23. 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...
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