solar

Can I run the generator and have the solar controller connected to the battery at the same time. My sense is the controller and the DC charging system would be in parallel and fight each other? Do I risk damaging one or the other? It would be a pain to disconnect the controller every time I...

Without modifying my rooftop 100 watt solar panel wiring to my two Group 27 AGM house batteries, I’d like to test the staying power of my house batteries listed above in my 2018 Sunseeker. It’s parked in our driveway all year when we’re not on the road. This present setup seems to support...

I have a Rockwood Signature 8263MBR with a Go Power GP-PWM-30-UL controller and 200 watt panel on the roof. The trailer came with two 81 Ah lead acid batteries that got very discharged this winter so I bought two 12V 100 Ah lithium batteries from LiTime. I charged and installed them in parallel...

It’s a miracle 🎉 The portable solar panel setup worked with no problems 😳 Most of my RV projects take several attempts to get working with several missteps on wrong parts 😢. This was so easy! I had everything I needed with no extra items I didn’t. Eco flow 160 W panel from eBay refurbished. SAE...

Hi, I was wondering if any other Apex owners have had this issue. This camper has been HARD on batteries. I added a digital readout to the control panel. The other day I noticed it was at 16V. So started to investigate. Long story short is the solar panel was basically wired directly to the...

Having installed solar panels on the RV last year and seeing how parts of the country are expecting "Large Hail" today, I'm curious what you guys do to prevent damage to your rigs? It's basically throwing rocks at a piece of glass, isn't it ?

This is on a 2023 Palomino Real Lite truck camper. The solar controller is a HP2440-B. The indication is that the solar panel is in night mode, no voltage. However, it is daylight out. Done so far: Confirmed 0V at solar controller with a DVM Disconnected solar panel at roof and voltage...

My fifth wheel has 2 deep cycle marine batteries and 300w of solar. When not in use in the spring it sits outside uncovered. Is it best to turn off the battery disconnect or just let it be as is since it has solar. In the winter I store it covered with the battery disconnected.

My 2023 25BDS came with the typical useless solar package (1 200w roof mount panel and 2 100ah lead acid batteries). I'm going to start adding panels to the roof. Wondering if anyone has done this and how far apart the roof truss studs are located and how deep they are? I can pretty much get an...

I have a Forester 3011..Solar Ready Jack..I don't see the battery charger wires..where is the controller

Hi all. Rookie RV owner with a brand spanking new MiniLite 2109S. Took our first 6 week road trip and all was well. We were mostly plugged in during this time. Put her back in storage for about 3 weeks, and returned to pick her up, everything dead, no control monitor panel, lights, etc. The...

Having done some research I see that the Warne controller have been wired incorrectly. Mine Is obviously showing high https://www.flickr.com/photos/200668565@N06/53710023636/in/dateposted-public/. Can I just be wired correctly or do I need to replace it? How do i know which wires are for...

I know this is a budget RV and didn't expect much from the solar system. I set the 12v fridge at the minimum position and was told it could sit in the yard and sustain itself. The dealer lied. If I wanted to run a furnace at night I was told to add another battery. It has two of the dealer's...

Greetings all. I would like to upgrade my 2022 NO BO 19.5 solar capacity from the OEM 190 watt solar to 600 watts solar. I am seeking information from those who have done an upgrade / increased their solar. My biggest concern would be the cable running from the solar panel to the charge...

Finished installing a shutoff switch on the negative side of the batteries on my HW277. The loads that are shut off include my solar controller. Instructions for the Renogy controller say the battery should be connected before solar. So should I make a change to connect the controller...

Just bought a 2024 Momentum 23g this year. It came with 2 x 200W solar panels, and a WFCO WF-5220 2000W Inverter (pictured, on the floor). I opened up the access panel in the front external storage compartment, and found a lot of empty space above the inverter and next to the solar controller...

Not sure where to start, but we're wanting to add solar. I've been looking at the renogy kits and I'm wondering if they come with everything I need to install? I already have a 1800w inverter for the 17 cu. Ft. Fridge. Which is all I'm concerned with running during a 3 day dry camping trip to CO...

Hello everyone ! I got a 2021 Lance 825 with a dometic 3 way fridge, and this refrigerator is so temperamental i'm wondering if its bad, or if i should just get a 2 way fridge. when connected to AC power, in my slightly downhill sloped driveway, the fridge does not work at all. (the heater...

Hi all, I have a 2021 Coachmen Freedom Express 29se that is "solar ready." There is a blue and white looped wire in one of the cubbies compartments in the front right side of the trailer (see attached photo). Do I cut the loop, strip the wires, and check for voltage on one side? I'm assuming...

I have as Flagstaf 21FBRS with 2 batteries and a solar panel. I was told that the solar panel would always keep the batteries charged. This winter the panel got covered with snow and drained the batteries. I switched the batteries off. After the snow melted I switched it back on, assuming the...

I’ve been secretly enamored of Victron Smartsolar MPPT SCCs, for their built in and apparently reliable Bluetooth, reputation, and reported fast reaction time with changing sunlight conditions. Been tracking a few SCCs on Amazon for a good sale price. Found & bought a used 75/15 on EBay for...

Some time ago, I installed four Newpowa solar panels on the roof of my Mini-Lite, securing them with these Renogy Z-brackets (Amazon). Initially, I fastened the brackets to the panels, then anchored them onto the plywood roof using rivet nuts. Finally, I covered the brackets with self-leveling...

So long story short the wife and I got a new 2024 ibex 19MBH 2 weeks ago and it's been nothing but problems. The first issue was nothing would run off batteries. Shore power would work, generator would work but when those were disconnected nothing would power. The solar controller showed...

Hello, I've searched the forums but I cannot find a clear answer to this. I have a 2019 Geo Pro 19FBS without the solar option (it is pre-wired for solar but there is no solar charge controller or solar panels currently) I am trying to find out the following: a) the wire size uses in the...

When I bought the above-reference RV from Camping World, they told me it had a plug for solar....that was it. Along with the other stuff I received, I received the attached leaflet. That's all. Every time I've attempted to ask them questions about the RV's solar capabilities, the CW employees...