solar

Just read something saying you must "disconnect" solar before removing battery. Have solar panel on new Flagstaff and removed battery for winter. Preparing for first trip in a few weeks with new camper. Supposedly harms the controller??? Might I have a problem?? First experience with solar on...

Hello, I'm new to RVing (still haven't picked up my trailer yet) and just bought a 2015 Silverback 29RE. One question that I cannot seem to tell is, in the front storage compartment there is an overhang wall, is this the same wall as the front of the main passthrough storage bay? I'm...

I'm new to all of this. Just bought a 2022 Forester 2441. How does this thing work? I'm not thrilled that I don't get a manual that tells me how to work things. The technical specs aren't much help to me! Seriously, in layperson's terms, how do I operate my Way solar controller? First it was...

We have the 2023 xls lde with the 165w solar package. We don't boondock very often so I am pumping the breaks on cost of updating the panels and we have a generator. I don't want to run the generator for 16 hours though. I am hoping to get a bit more solar without breaking the bank and any...

So my new East to West Tandara 386MB-OK came with a “190W Solar Package.” The problem is, the package of manuals that came with it has no manuals for the solar panel, charge controller, or anything else. The generic manual from FR just has some generic language that explains how solar works and...

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Hello friends! All of you made a huge difference and continue to do so in my RV travel. THANK YOU for all of your helpful posts and wise advice. Following the footsteps of giants and helpful many great people in this great community, I plan to post the mods I did over the past five years in my...

I have 2022 Sunseeker 2350 LE, bought used. Was having battery issues, so decided to replace them with two Weisz 100 AH SLA AGM units. I took pictures of the wiring layout, then pulled the first battery, tagging the conductors to make sure they would go back in the right places. I found that...

Wondering how people maintain and clean their roof when they have 90% of the roof covered with Solar Panels. Is there a mounting style that lets you left up the panel to get under it and inspect/clean/treat your roof? I have an Aframe with a 200watt panel on the roof, and I know it grows...

I am in the planning stage on adding solar to my TT. I am not sure the best way to mount solar panels to the roof due to not knowing how the roof is constructed ie. does it has trusses or not? according to the brochure for the year it states...Vacuum-bonded radius roof with vaulted ceiling...

Hi, I have a 2022 Sunseeker 2850LE and would like to install roof mount solar. Has anybody already done this and have any tips for me? I am especially interested in how to get the wires from the roof into the coach, as well as how or where to mount the controller. Any product recommendations...

This might be a silly question..but what happens if I mix wire gauge with my portable solar? Looking to make 8 feet of extension cables .. I have a ton of 8 gauge wire that Id like to put MC4 connectors on. My 200 watt panels have about 10 feet of 10 gauge wire from the panels to the CC..then...

i have a 2016 forest river sandstorm 273slr g series, i want to add a 200 watt solar panel to the one that it came with, what panel would mix with the original panel

Looking for some insight on a couple features of our 3171DS Forest River Forester 2017 model. The initial documentation we received notes satellite ready and solar ready. However there was nothing that explained either in any of the documentation we received when we bought it new. We have 2...

I’m really having a hard time getting started and understanding a solar set up. I’ve learned a lot to date, so thanks for all the help. But I’m just not getting it. The first panel I bought, the controller was bad so I sent it back. And then I bought the Dokio 150w foldable panel through...

Afternoon everyone, It's no surprise I'm not super excited about the gopower solar controller. I have 380w of panels on the roof and a 200ah LI battery in a box on the frame. Knowing that the controller should be close to the battery, yet FR mounted the controller on the back wall, close to...

My wife and I have a 2022 2104S with 2 batteries and a 100w solar system already installed, plus there’s an external outlet to plug in an additional panel. My question is this, I have another panel to install, but do I need another solar controller to protect my batteries from over-charging, or...

We just de-winterized our trailer, after checking everything worked during the day, we took it on a short camping trip. Turns out, the trailer doesn't seem to be using the battery for power, only the solar power. Briefly checked the wiring and all seems tight, breakers were still in the on...

New to camping. LOVE this camper. I have read the owners manual on the Go Power controller for the solar panel. We have unplugged from electricity and push the AC button on the controller. We do not get any lights. We do not know how to “use” the solar. HELP!

Hi, Been owning this 2019 Geopro for 4 years and had to replace the panel twice already, last replacement was last year. While preparing the trailer for the season this year guess what... the panel is dead again. I've checked the voltage at the panel, on the roof, it is not the controller...

I'll apologize in advance for the long post and endless questions! We bought our Sunseeker used from a dealer and didn't get any manuals or paperwork. I'm awaiting an answer from FR with info on the specific make and model of solar on our rig. In the meantime I'm hoping many of my questions are...

Hello All, If you were going to buy, which one would you get and why? I wish the efficiency was over 200W, as it seems these products have stalled at 200W for a few years now. All help is appreciated. Thanks, Bryan

Hello, I was wondering if factory equipped Furion solar 2 pin port has a built in charging controller? Or do I need to intall one inline between the panels and the port? Thanks!

Was going to respond to the below and follow-up but was too old. The manufacturer tested the controller and determined it was faulty. Wound up getting a different one which has steady readings as expected...

The solar panel I purchased, AtemPower 160w briefcase style panel kit is defective and I’m returning it. The 20amp mppt charge controller isn’t working correctly. And I’m not wanting to just buy the same thing again. So I’m looking at alternatives and looking for suggestions. Also how important...