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I can't quite tell if what I'm planning for a brand new setup is okay, I'm hoping some solar wizards can pitch in here :). Can I setup my solar with everything connected to a busbar on each side? My hope is I can make it easy to remove one of the lithium batteries to use with a trolling motor...

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How much is to much? I have 750 watts on the roof. Come spring I will add another 250 watt panel. All connected to one victron charger. I have another smaller charger that will handle 200 watts. Project will be to add another 200 watt panel connected to the charger. When under to much shade I...

I have a 2016 Coachman Freelander 26rs with solar panels (300W) 4 6v batteries, and a 2000 inverter (broken for now) My wife is now a Oxygen 24/7 now I was hoping I could connect her POC to the 12v system. during the day. I found the unit will not work. the 12v charges the battery just fine...

Installing Renogy 200W (two panels) on my Kodiak Cub. 1. Do you know what the roof material actually is? 2. Have you installed solar onto the roof and if so did you drill/screw or use the VHB tape method? 3. If you drilled, did you find studs/joists/trusses or drill directly into the roof...

I have a 2017 Salem T32bhds. It has a little solar plug on the front ans says solar ready. So I am asking If i can plug a solar panel into it and it will maintain my battery in the winter. Will an outlet inside work? I am looking to plug in a mice repeller. Please help Thanks Dan

Good evening all! I got my 2022 Rockwood A122s almost a year ago. 7 trips later I am LOVING the A-frame life! I am leaving in a week for a two week trip to Arizona culminating in 5 days near Phoenix so I can go watch my team at Spring Training. Just had to throw all that in, but here is my...

I have a 2021 Forest river Wolfpack 23pack15 that came prewired for go power solar. I can’t find any info on the install process to setup a 190 watt panel and controller. The panel on the roof seems easy enough screw down. I have seen videos to mount the panels but not on the controller. Is it...

I have a 2022 Flagstaff MicroLite 21FBRS. It came with 190 Watt rooftop solar panels. My question is - Do I need to do anything/add something to make them work? Or will they charge my batteries automatically? Also, there is an outside port to add portable solar panels. Same question - is there...

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Our Wolf Pup 16FQ has the 50-watt solar panel and a new 225ah GSM battery. Even with decent sunlight, it just doesn't keep up with our 12v fridge, as needed pumps and some lights. So even when we conserve carefully, we have to carry an extra battery or use our inverter generator to recharge our...

I have a 2022 Rockwood 2883ws fifth wheel and I'm adding a second solar array consisting of 3ea-240 watt 12v newpowa panels. I'm looking for any suggestions as to the placement of the second entrance gland. The factory installed gland routs the pre-existing wiring behind the main control panel...

Hi all, As we prepare for next year's season of RV fun, I have a couple things i'd like to prepare for. Solar trickle charging is one of them. We were finally able to put the Sabre under a roof while we store it. The result has been that the preinstalled 50w solar juice pack can't see the...

Hi all, I am planning on installing a Renogy flexible solar panel on my 29M. I watched the installation video which shows using adhesive to attach the panel to the roof. My question is...what type of adhesive is best to use? And if you have installed a flexible panel I would love to hear your...

I just put in an order for a new 2023 Rockwood Signature 8262RBS TT. (We decided to downsize a bit from our current 35' 5er.) Rockwood now provides a 200W solar panel, a 1000W inverter and a 30A solar controller as standard equipment. I know that the solar controller is a Go Power GP-PWM-30-UL...

I'd appreciate any feedback from solar experts on my setup. I built it to mount in the forward pass-through storage compartment. My primary mission will be boon docking for up to 2 weeks at a time. My power budget is around 100A/ day excluding residual drain on the battery (which I've...

Several owners on this forum and FaceBook mention going with larger solar arrays - meaning 3 or more panels. Should you decide to interconnect any solar panel combination resulting in a DC voltage >= 60 V, I’ve attached the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) recommended practice for RV mounted...

In the pile of literature that came with my X-Lite (which, naturally, I cannot locate at the moment) I recall seeing a brochure informing me that my unit is "solar ready". It also showed a picture of the connection port which appeared to be mounted on the exterior sides of their example RV. My...

I am trying to find out where the Jaboni Solar Controller is installed in my 2021 Freedom Express Ultrlite 259 travel trailer.

I just picked up my new SS-550 Badland. In trying to familiarize myself with the camper, I’m concerned my charge controller is incorrectly wired. There is nothing hooked to the “solar” input. I believe the wire hooked to the “battery” input might be the wires coming down from the solar panel...

I will be bringing my new Vibe 26RB home next week and I have some questions about the installed solar setup. It has the SOLAR CONTROLLER MODEL GP-PWM-30-SQ. I have only one battery and I don't plan on using it for long. I can connect to a 120v outlet only. I want to be able to thoroughly...

I bought a 2022 Apex Ultra Lite and it comes with built in 200w solar panel. Is there a way to easily add panels to this system? Would be nice to have three panels and 600w. Thanks

I was told i have a 190watt solar panel on the roof and want to add another but can't find 190 watt panels . i have a mppt 50 controller and it should handle a second 190 panel . anyone know what brand FR uses ? have a email into them but no word yet . going to mount on roof next to existing...

I have a 2017 Forester 3051s. It has a built in solar panel connector made by ZAMP solar. It says only use ZAMP portable solar panels. My understanding for this statement is the Zamp plug is just that. Just a plug. There is no MTTP solar controller built in the RV. And ZAMP portable solar panels...

Hey all, I'm looking for some advice on how to best run wires for roof mounted solar on my 2020 Wildwood 29VBUD. Right now the battery bank is still on the A frame, but we'll probably move to Litium and bring it inside later. Anyone done this and care to share how or have advice on how to...