solar

  1. PO

    Where to Charge Controller & Inverter on NOBO 19.2 that is Wired For Solar

    Hello, I am new at Solar and electric work in general but have done a significant amount of research and understand how a solar system with an inverter should work. However in my 2022 NoBo 19.2 after cutting open the cabinet behind my “wired for solar” sticker I see a yellow and yellow/black...
  2. JB

    Running New Solar Panel Wires

    Help Please! I have a 2021 Greywolf 23 DBH. I'm putting new solar panels on, but I'm having trouble figuring out how to get the new wires from the roof down to the battery/controller. Every idea I've had comes up short. Does anyone have any good ideas, tips, etc.? Thanks.
  3. BD

    Solar & inverter control

    I have a 2019 378ts. I don't like the location of the inverter and solar controllers. The inverter is not that bad but the solar is hard to read. Has anyone moved these to a higher position on the wall. Has anyone moved these? How did you do it?
  4. PA

    Solar install questions (confirmation)

    New to the forum. Great place. Background, and then the question about mounting panels on the roof. I inherited a 2010 Surveyor Ecolite SP-275. 1.5 inch aluminum framing in side walls, but none in floor, and don't believe any in ceiling/roof. Ceiling/roof is 1/4 inch Luaun, 1.5 inch...
  5. Z1

    Holy thin roof Batman! Solar panels gonna fly off?

    I just screwed a bunch of solar panels to the roof of my Palomino HS-8801 truck camper. The wood sheet that makes up the roof is like 1/4" thick and my wood screws barely grab. A few screws got lucky and drove into some thicker wood but most are barely in there. Was I supposed to use a stud...
  6. Bertha17

    Solar/Li Upgrade- Stuck Connections to Power Dyn Power Ctr/Precision Cir Bat Cont Ctr

    Almost finished with my upgrade, which began with silly questions and excellent feedback in this forum several months ago. I have installed and wired all the new components. I am stuck with the integration of Progressive Dynamics PD4060K Power Center and Precision Circuits 00-10033-701 Battery...
  7. CO

    Solar help

    Hi,I am a new owner of a 2020 Rockwood mini lite 2511s and need some help in Understanding how the solar plug in works. We did not receive an owners manual with our purchase . So can I just plug in solar panels and they will charge my house batteries or how does that work. Is it best to get a...
  8. WO

    Basic solar configuration Wolfpup 16bhs

    Hi, we have a basic need to keep our dual 12v battery charged. After leaving the antenna on which killed the battery we barely had enough to power the tongue lift to hitch up and make it home. We couldn’t use the pump out of worry we’d kill all the juice!! We have the furrion solar adaptor and...
  9. BE

    Are These Solar Panel Connections?

    2019 SS 1251 Palomino Backpack Pickup Camper bought used (like new inside and out). Was wonderinng if these are solar panel connectors and if so where would I verify/check with a multi meter the wire connections? I am pretty sure there is no solar controller in the battery/fresh water storage...
  10. AR

    Solar?

    Can anyone help me identify what this is. I’m thinking this is part of my solar. It is mounted in the master bedroom. We just bought this camper used and this was missing. But no one can tell what it is.
  11. HT2

    General Solar Power Questions

    I just bought a 2023 Rockwood Signature 8262RBS with a Go Power 200 watt panel and Go Power 30A Charge controller. I had the dealership add a second 200 watt panel, for a total of 400 watts up top. With my stock flooded lead acid batteries, I occasionally use two 100 watt Harbor Freight panels...
  12. EX

    2019 Geo Pro 19FBS Solar/Wiring Questions

    I have searched Forrest River's manual/website/etc, but I'm not clear on a few things around the solar system. I do not have a solar charge controller installed, but there is a cut out spot where I can add one, and I do know the roof is pre-wired for solar and there is an SAE connector on the...
  13. AD

    Factory Solar Controller Seems Dead... But very little voltage at controller.

    Starting with the basics - 2022 Rockwood MiniLite 2516S (front kitchen) Hoping you all have seen this before. I'd noticed that I wasn't getting the charging I was used to, and checked the Go Power control panel and there isn't anything lit up when I press any buttons. I then pulled it off the...
  14. GE

    Waaree Solar Controller

    I have a 2021 Grey Wolf 26MK with the 50W juice pack. The Waaree Solar Controller does not show that it is charging from the solar panel when the refrigerator is running. If the main switch inside is off (refrigerator is off) The solar icon is showing that the solar panel is charging the...
  15. JA

    Reverse Polarity Clearance Dilemma.

    A small Dilemma. Installing a Rich Solar Mega 200 Watt 12 V panel with a Solar Panel Connectivity Reverse Adapter. With the MC4 to SAE plugged in Polarity is in fact reversed. I have to attach the SAE to SAE that will correct this issue, but it does not supply enough clearance with where I...
  16. OB

    Solar panel recommendations

    I have a Windjammer with a connect in the side for a plug and play solar panel. Any recommendations on which solar panel to buy? Thanks
  17. EV

    Solar update and sofa storage

    Just a couple things I hope might help someone else. Solar Controller Update This was the easiest. Figuring out the wiring was the hardest part. The Waaree PWM solar charge controller just has 4 short screws mounting it to the wall. Remove those and you will see the wires. The black...
  18. RH

    2019 21DS Roof Solar Wiring Help

    looking for some help on solar wiring for my 2019 Microlite 21DS. I have a 200W suitcase that I use with the pre-wired side port. I use an MPPT controller in the front compartment. The side port stock wiring is direct to the battery with a 20 amp in line fuse. Works great. I want to wire some...
  19. AD

    Solar/inverter questions

    New to these systems and just looking for info. I have been searching for any info online but I am struggling to find details and hoped someone with more experience with these systems may know what these controller panels are for. This is on my 2022 Nitro 28DK5. My trailer has a go power...
  20. LU

    Solar charger won't come on

    Go Power 30 Amp Dual Bank Bluetooth-Enabled Digital Solar Controller GP-PWM-30-UL does not come on. I installed new solar panels last year, have a new 1500 watt inverter and a fully charged Lithium battery. But this solar charger panel does not come on. Could it be in the solar panels...
  21. GI

    Solar Prep help WolfPack 23Gold15

    Hi everyone, I have 2022 Wolf Pack 23Gold15 Toy hauler. I want to upgrade to solar system. My TH has a solar prep sticker and I can see the solar panel connectors(plug in) on top of the roof but I can’t find where the wire are to connect the controller. I’ve looked everywhere maybe I’m missing...
  22. LA

    Outside solar connection

    My current solar works great inside/roof etc. We have a Jackery 2000PRO and 2 ea 200 Watt portable panels for it. The Explorer 2000 Pro Portable Power Station has an MPPT controller. The MPPT controller of Jackery E2000 Pro features a 97% solar charging conversion efficiency rate. Since the...
  23. TO

    Flagstaff Classic Solar Prepped

    I have a 2022 Flagstaff Classic and its prepped for solar with plugs on the roof and a sticker above the main panel which says solar wires located behind this panel to cut out and install monitor here. I want to install panel where inverter is mounted in one of the storage areas. Question is are...
  24. IA

    Extra Solar

    My wife and I are considering purchasing a new Flagstaff Microlite 25FKS. The unit comes from the factory with 200W solar installed. My question is, is that enough wattage to keep my batteries charged and allow me to utilize my lights and fridge while boondocking? On my previous motohome I...
  25. BA

    200 watt Solar 400ah

    Okay so plan is sticking with 200 watt solar, and upgrading to 440 ah lifepo4. Planning to relocate batteries to front pass through storage. Plan to dry camp about a week at a time. Have a 12v 6 cubic foot GE fridge, and want to run through duration of 5 day camp. Will be using my bluetti...

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