solar

  1. RO

    Solar wire colors

    Need some help in tracing charger wires from Furrion connector. I believe the positive is Red/White after the connector hook up but am unsure of the ground color ( probably doesn't matter right just make one for my controller). So to hook up my controller disconnect red/white from + and route it...
  2. PA

    Solar Generator and Panels

    Username says it all, except newbie dummy. Help me out if you are willing. Standard 500 w/ roof solar panel and one battery. Standard dometic-rm2193 3-way frig (one main concern), and standard plug-ins...phones, starlink and asstd tech. Idea is to get a Bluetti or Jackery and a compatible...
  3. DA

    Adding a third solar panel to my other two

    Hello everyone, I really hate to admit my mistakes and ignorance but here goes. About a year ago I successfully installed two 100 watt solar panels on the roof of my rv. At the time I was using only one lead acid battery and a cheap charger controller. This set up seemed to work well but I...
  4. MM

    2023 Dynamax 28SS Slide Problem.. Stranded

    2023 Dynamax Isata 5 28SS Stranded at the RV park.. Went to move the slide in from the out position, the motor 1 moved and motor 2 did not, resulting in the slide moving in about a 2’ and was angled. Stoped and moved it back out. Both motors moved out to full extended position then stopped...
  5. JO

    New Apex Nano 194bhs - battery voltage at 36V at solar controller

    Hi, I just got my new trailer and the solar panel won't charge the batteries. The dealership installed a 2nd (FLA) battery and I'm wondering if they made a mistake somewhere. I checked, both batteries are at 13.6V, also when measured on the outside ports (since they are connected in parallel)...
  6. MM

    2023 Isata 5-X. Solar Questions

    2023 Isata 5 Xplore 28SS Solar panel questions Newbie here, but have questions regarding Solar panels. Attached screen readings showing solar output.. I’m here in Arizona (February-good sun).. Does this look right, are they working ok??
  7. DR

    Random Solar and Battery Questions

    I believe I have 2 solar panels on the MH roof since the controller shows different PV (panel voltage) values depending on whether Batt 1 or Batt 2 is displayed. Is each solar panel specifically linked to one battery system (house and chassis?) If a panel fails or is weak, can the working...
  8. JA

    Solar charger hook-up to shunt or battery

    I installed two new LiFePO4 batteries in my 2020 CC Silverback. Swapped out the WFCO charger with a Progressive Dynamics PD9160ALV (Lithium Charger) and installed a Shunt. I have a portable 200 watt solar panel that we on occasion use though I have a Honda 2000 generator too. Yes, I changed...
  9. OX

    Leaking roof solar connectors

    I've been troubleshooting a small leak in our new 2515s. Water was coming in via the roof solar connectors as far as I could tell (see photos). The wires were actually wet with water dripping down into our cabinet. I dicor'd all around the solar connector box and even under the solar wires...
  10. Outbackwack

    Solar vs Converter charging issue?

    I have 800w solar, 60A Renogy charge controller and battery monitor plus 570AH of lithium batteries that I've been running for 10 months without issues USING ONLY SOLAR to charge the batteries... the PD converter has been turned off until now. The Renogy battery monitor always reflects the...
  11. LI

    Disconnecting Solar power

    I own a 2023 rockwood mini lite 2511s. Basically just trying to fix my fridge and my multimeter is still showing voltage to said fridge when the shore power is turned off. I took a look at the electrical behind one of my panels and removed a fuse I thought may be for the factory solar since it...
  12. PE

    Solar Wiring Schematic

    I have a 2023 Flagstaff, MAC 425 It would appear that my solar on the side port is wired back into my trailer. My trailer also came equipped with a factory installed solar panel, unannounced to us. I have an additional stand alone panel that has it's own controller. When I plug it into the...
  13. PE

    Solar on the side port

    It would appear that my solar on the side port is wired back into my trailer. My trailer also came equipped with a factory installed solar panel, unannounced to us. I have an additional stand alone panel that has it's own controller. When I plug it into the solar-on-the-side port, my stand...
  14. PI

    SS-1251 - Solar

    Hi All, Has anyone installed flexible solar panels on the SS-1251 or other Pop-Up camper? I like to use flexible as I might want to remove them eventually and use them on our boat. The panels I like to use are the two 200W Renogy Semi Flexible How did you mount them on the roof (drill, 3M...
  15. AL

    Plug In Solar Panels on a Mini Lite

    We purchased a Rockwood Mini Lite in 2021. It came with a 12v refrigerator and 2 12v batteries. It was powered with a single "Go Power" 190 watt roof mount solar panel. The first time we went boondocking at the very overcast coast, we were out of power by noon. We exchanged the batteries for 2...
  16. TO

    Rockwood Hi Wall a frame a122s solar

    Hi there. I was just wondering if anyone else is having problems with the solar for the electric only refrigerator. I can't seem to charge my battery for the refrigerator to run all night. I'm concerned about it because what if I don't have any sun to charge it enough to run it. I feel that this...
  17. DR

    No Power Anywhere - Solar Controller?

    Couldn't start my MH. Chassis battery dead. Couldn't get generator started. No lights or anything with battery switch on and solar control panel was blank. Jumped the MH from my truck. Seemed to give me enough juice to start the generator. Now with the battery switch on, everything looks normal...
  18. DT

    a word of caution about mounting flexible solar panels to your roof

    When i bought my 2108 hw296 I mounted an 100watt flexible solar panel to the roof. This fall I noticed the roof was beginning to delaminate slightly where the panel was mounted. I was going to do a system upgrade anyway, so I decided to mount a rigid solar panel directly above it to prevent the...
  19. TE

    ISATA-3 Solar Panel Mount Best Practices...

    I'm trying to decide the best solar panel setup for my ISATA-3. This will be significantly driven by the panel mounting approach. I'm looking at either using hard-framed, heat-isolating, high-efficiency panels with small aluminum brackets that drill into the roof or less-efficient, lighter...
  20. XP

    Solar Fuses

    I have a 2023 Isata 5 30FW with Explorer package. I cannot find the fuses that go to the 2 charge controller from the solar panels. There are auto reset circuit breakers that go from the charge controller to the battery, but cannot find the ones that go to the solar panels. Is there a...
  21. RO

    Where to attach rooftop solar panels?

    I have read and viewed a lot of info on installing solar to the roofs of RVs, but I haven't found anyone yet who specified where/what they are screwing into on the roof. I haven't found anyone saying, "be sure screw to the aluminum rafters", which is what I would expect. Is that just so obvious...
  22. CM

    Solar panel

    Trying to fully understand the solar panel on my freedom express. What brand and type of system is it and how does it actually work? I've been told it just keeps the battery charged and will run anything 12V. Am I correct?
  23. TS

    Access Point for Solar wires?

    I'm planning on adding solar to our 2016 Dynaquest and came across what appears to be an abandoned access cover up in the middle of the front cap. Hoping someone knows: A) what it was used for, and B) if it'll let me run solar lines down the driver's side of the front cap? It appears so...
  24. TE

    Solar Wiring in an ISATA-3 24RW

    I'm looking to add considerable roof-top and roaming solar panels to our 2021 ISATA3 24RW and was looking for advice for the best way to run wires. In the past, I converted a 5th wheel which came "Solar Ready", so I never had to deal with this. Does anyone know where Dynamax runs their solar...
  25. NP

    *** SOLD *** --- 2013 All Terrain Camper (ATC) Cougar FOR SALE

    *** SOLD *** 2013 All Terrain Cougar Cab Over Lightweight Truck Camper. SEE PHOTOS Slide-in for 6.5’ or 8' long bed truck. In great condition, non-smokers, original owner, stored in garage. Used about 20 times total. Shell with upgrades. All original ATC build/finishes. Fits Toyota Tundra...

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