solar

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...

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...

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...

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...

For background, I have owned several travel trailers over last 15 years but just brought home our new Eagle 5th wheel this winter and put it right into storage. This is my 1st unit with solar and the dealer said I can just leave battery in all winter as it would trickle off solar. I have the...

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

*** 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...

My 2023 Rockwood Signature 8262RBS TT came with a single Go Power 190W solar panel (GP-BF-190M) on the roof and a 30A PWM Go Power solar controller (GP-PWM-30-UL). There is a 30A mini breaker between the solar controller and the batteries but I don't think there is a switch between the solar...

Apologies if this is a dumb question. It IS my first rodeo... Trying to figure out where to put my single 100 Watt solar panel on my Real Lite SS 1600. Does it even matter? Please look at the picture. Red arrow points to the solar connectors, as the camper is pre-wired. Thanks!

We used to do a lot of boon docking camping with no hookups. in the future we might be looking for a smaller 7000GWR dual axle camper. Here is my question. with these new modern refrigerators they are putting in campers (12v), if your camping off the grid for a week or 2 at a time, how much...

I am a new owner of a used 2011 Forest River Rv Solera 24S. I love it. But I do have a question from time to time and hope this is a good way get advice and or answers. 1. It is possible to find a wiring diagram for the coach? There are occasional issues that need investigation but which...

Hi. I have a 2021 Palomino SS-1600 prewired for solar. I've ordered my panel and charge controller, found the two labeled "solar" wires inside the camper near the battery, so almost ready to go... I know the solar wires connect to the solar charge controller "inputs", but need details on...

Hi everyone I am Sofia and live in San Diego last year i got a 2017 jayco eagle ht 359 travel traileri installed four 100 watts each in serial The rv was solar prep The bateries are being charged now However there is no power to the tv, refrigerator, ac and furnace What else is needed to have...

I have (2) 190amp solar panels on a Rockwood 2104s MiniLite and (2) 100amp Battleborn lithium batteries (just installed). I store the trailer outside for winter here in Utah. Battleborn says to store their batteries in the trailer at 100% and turn off battery cutoff (to turn off parasitic draws)...

I just checked in on Lithium battery (LiFePo4) prices on Amazon and what I found surprised me... The last time I checked (fall '23) in on "cheap" Lithium battery prices they were around $259 for a 100ah 12v battery. Now they are around $199 with free delivery. There are several brands at this...

We have a 2021 Cedar Creek 38EL with factory installed solar panel on the roof. We want to store our camper inside our garage for the winter. The garage has 4 windows at the top of the wall, which are the same height as the top of the camper. I've read that if you disconnect your batteries...

Hello! How many watts can the "Solar on the Side" SAE handle? I have two Bluetti 350Watt solar panels and a 50A MPPT and I was wondering if I could connect these to the "Solar on the Side" SAE connector. I will also have a 60amp fuse sitting between the MPPT and Battery.

Trying to figure out how to get wiring down to a controller then to battery, has any one done this. My trailer does not have solar hookup. Thanks for the input.

What is wrong with this plan: 110 AC comes off my inverter and is plugged into the AC system on the rig. As in, using a male plug on the inverter to connect with the female outlet in a storage bay I would not be plugged into shore power and would turn off the AC battery charger.???? I believe...

I’m upgrading the solar on my 2023 Rockwood Mini-Lite 2109s. What is the best way to get the wiring diagram including gauge and component specs without going through supplier's generic material that does not apply to what was installed on this trailer?