solar

I have a new Palomino ss 1200 that is 'prewired' for solar. I can see the spot on the roof where the connectors run down inside, but I cannot identify the wires near the battery compartment. Can anyone shed some light on this for me? Color, gauge, etc. Thanks, Lee

OK, NOT an app. I loaded this a while back but didn't work with it until today when I was purging hardly used favorite links. Footprinthero.com has a solar panel series & parallel calculator. You just enter the Max Power Voltage and Max Power Current off your panel and it will tell you the...

Hi Community! This is my first post here, so thanks in advance for your support! I recently purchased a used 2021 Geo Pro 20BHS with an existing 100aH Lithium battery (upgraded by previous owner). Unfortunately, we seem to be having some odd battery issues: 1) The battery dies overnight...

I just checked in on Lithium batteries on Amazon and it seems that the prices have dropped even further than the last time I checked the pricing. The new price is $229 for a 12v 100ah Lithium (LiFePo4) battery, with free Prime delivery. I also noticed a few batteries at $199 and $209, these...

I’m the proud new owner of a lightly used 2022 EPro 19 FBS. Or as I call it, “the project.” I prefer boondocking whenever possible and the unit was purchased for that purpose. Improving its solar electric generation and storage capacity is a huge part of the plan. I understand the basics of...

I recently purchased a used 2021 Salem hemisphere 29xbhl. The dealer told us that it was prepped for solar, the type that will just keep the battery charged. He also said that a full charged battery could run the RV fridge for about 3 weeks if it wasn't opened and closed (seems unlikely imo) If...

I own a 2018 Georgetown 36B. There is a plug for a solar panel. I live full time in my rig. The power went out the other day so I started thinking about getting a solar panel to have on hand too keep the lights on if it happens again. Who do I purchase a solar panel from and is it worth purchasing?

Have a 2023 34DS with the factory solar system. Would just like to confirm that only the house batteries are charged by the solar and not the chassis battery. Looking to install a Xantrex echo to charge chassis battery while in outside storage with no plug in electric available. Thanks.

Hi folks - my first post I have a 2007 Cardinal 37RL that seems to have a great solar system. It came with an advertised system: 96 amp Solar System with High End 3500 watt Magnum Energy Inverter It has 4 large panels on the roof. Connected to 2 12 v batteries. Just wondering what reserve...

I finally was able to get out and do a first draft of my wiring diagram of my trailers (GeoPro 16BH) wiring mess of the solar wiring under the dinette bench near the main door. I'm posting my wiring diagram here to show what I have so far. FYI The wires in grey are white sleeved wires, grey is...

[sharedmedia=gallery:albums:1612] Price drop Hey all! I'm selling my Four Wheel Camper Kestrel. I am coping the details from my RV trader post below this. I dropped the price because honestly I do not want to store it for the winter. We are located in Akron Area of Ohio. Heres a link to the...

I am new to having a solar package on my new Wolf Pup and I am finding all sorts of contradicting articles on what I should do for winter storage. I live in WI where it can get quite cold and stay sub-freezing for some time. I have always just taken out my battery (LA) and stored it inside all...

Hi - I have a 2017 Viking 17bh. I want to add a solar panel to it. I am thinking of mounting it towards the front of the camper, the front brackets would screw through the junction between the metal and the roof (there is a thicker aluminum piece there that is covered in “goop” sealant, which...

Hello all. I am new to camper living and I am a full timer. I am a nurse so anything electrical, besides the brain, is not my area of expertise :) I am hoping to gain some insight for y'all. I have a 2022 Coachman Chaparral 334 FL. I got it in January and have recently run into battery issues...

Hi We have a 2021 Sunseeker that came with a solar panel. We just got a covered storage spot and wondering if there is anything we should be doing with the solar panel because it isn't going to get any sun while stored. Thanks

So in case anyone was not watching the news lately (can't really blame you), you might not have been aware of the eclipse of the sun event. In Houston, we got about 95 percent eclipse. If we'd still been in San Antonio, they had a total eclipse there. Anyway, I still think I got some pretty...

I’m getting ready to winterize my fifth wheel that has a solar juice pack. My question is, do I let the solar panel continue to charge my battery over the winter ?

This is our first RV and I would like some expert advise on upgrading the factory package which is: 200W Roof Solar Panel 1000w inverter 200W Portable Solar Panel on side solar plug in which I bought Presently I have one AGM battery I would like to add a second 200W panel on the roof for a...

I got to thinkin’ (I know, dangerous), What are my solar panels actually producing? Broke out the old Harbor Freight multimeter and took readings. Unplugged the cable from my two 100watt CIGS panel on my TT. 3PM, fairly clear day. The two panels are paralleled so I just measured the combined...

I have been trying to get my system to work right but seams like GoPower inverter/charger may be the problem. The question is: Does the Victron Smart shunt amerage include the amps going to the Chasis battery when the generator is running or when on Shorepower? Another question is why does...

Hey all I have a 2021 FR Rockwood G20BHS. Looking to add 200W solar to the existing 200W. My studfinder is not working so accurately that I would trust it through the roof. Is there a better way to find solid wood than just to try to line up my new panel with the old?

Don't know if this has been discussed before.. Now here's a smart idea... if it works. A 800, 1000 or 1200 watt power awning that automatically retracts in the wind. Not cheap, but definitely a possibility if it works. https://xponentpower.com/

Hello all. I’ve done a few searches on the subject and there’s a lot of opinions and people telling folks what to buy, but I don’t see any links to resources to learn solar power. I really want to understand how to decide what to get/install on my own. I don’t have the first clue, for example...

We have a 2024 2205S with a single 200W panel on the roof. I want to add one more to the roof and understand that the new panel would need to match the output specs of the existing. What exactly needs to match and how do I find out what the factory installed 200W specs are?

Does anyone know how the 190 watt flexible solar panels are attached to the roof of the Isata 3s? I would like to move mine over so that I can install another one next to it. On my last trailer I had to remove one because it burned out. It had been glued down. Trying to remove it caused total...