solar panel

  1. Chance811

    Extra 50 watt solar panel vs extra battery

    We have recently purchased a 294GEBG travel trailer with a Furrion 50 watt solar panel. Our first trip, we took it skiing with our kids. The first night the battery ran the furnace fan from about 9:45 pm to 7:30am before running low. Bright sun all day while we were skiing, and trailer sitting...
  2. Semievolved

    Solar Panel Configuration Options for 21C

    If this has been discussed elsewhere, I apologize in advance and would appreciate being directed there. We are in line for a 21C that I am leaning toward doing the solar on. Ideally, I'd add one large panel (350-400W) on the roof between the operable vent and the front of the trailer. That...
  3. JF

    Solar Panel Not Charging Batteries

    Our Jaboni 100W Solar Panel on the roof of our APEX NANO 194BHS is not charging the batteries. We have a Jaboni 10A-PWM-SCC Solar Charge Controller. Everything appears to be hooked up correctly at the controller, but our batteries just kept depleting, despite having ample sun available to the...
  4. BI

    solar panel factory mounting

    hello all!! newbie here. best rv forum i have found! no idea what happened to my first post of this - i hope i don't get two. Pic below is just as a heads up on solar panel mounting; factory option i think as unit was initially ordered with all options. 2020 Forester 3011DS purchased...
  5. OS

    Solar Panel Mounting

    I am considering mounting 4 HQST 100W solar panels (~20"x40") to the roof of my 5.0 using four Solar Z brackets with 3M VHB tape. I have seen where this is successful in other RV applications but can't find this solution on an Escape. Anyone tried this 3M VHB tape? I really don't want holes in...
  6. JO

    Factory solar panels on new Vibes

    Just got a new 2021 1/2 Vibe 28RL last week. Apparently all new 2021 vibe models manufactured after about Sept 2020 have factory installed Furrion 165W solar panels. Alas western NY camping season is over until next year, so I have to wait until late April 2021 to put it through it’s paces. Not...
  7. NO

    Solar panel connection to chassis battery

    This concerns a Georgetown but I think it might be the same for other motorhomes as well. I bought a small 6 watt solar kit to keep my chassis battery charged over the winter( no power where it's stored ). The kit has two battery connection options a set of battery clips as well as a 12dc plug...
  8. 20

    solar panel connection

    I have a 2018 Forest River Cherokee model 304BS has a factory installed Furrion solar plug on the outside of the camper. It is my understanding this a connection point to plug in an external solar panel. My question is does this solar panel need to be disconnected when a form of utility power is...
  9. NO

    Solar Panel to Chassis battery cable routing

    I bought a small 6 watt solar panel kit to trickle ( maintain) my starting battery over the winter. The panel's going to be placed looking out thru the windshield with the cable somehow running to the battery in the engine department. I've tried dropping it through the motor inspection opening...
  10. gklott

    GoPower Panel Catastrophic Failure

    Oct 14, 2020, on I-40W between Santa Rosa and Clines Corner, NM. We are traveling with daughter's family on the first trip towing their new 2020 21NE (received on Sep 9). It was our second day on road, with about 500 miles completed. Speed 70 mph (limit 75). Windy day, 20-30 mph from NW. We...
  11. BC

    Testing our Solar Panels

    We had a few suppliers come in and pitch their solar panels. I don't always trust reps who may have handicapped their competitors stuff, so we did our own. Parameters: We set up our 100w Go Power flex panel and a potential replacement. We hooked them both up to their own AGM battery and...
  12. NE

    Updating Solar Panel Installation (FINAL)

    Just adding a photo of the final panel install. The first panel has been holding up quite well. Very Secure, no adverse wear and good power generation. I think this project can be called complete. Last update thread can no longer be added to but is posted here...
  13. HO

    solar panel

    i have a 2021 flagstaff 205 with an 80w nature power solar panel. the panel charges my 2 12v batteries but does not fully charge them after all day in direct sunlight. also i would like to use the solar panel for AC power as well and would like any ideas on what kind of inverter (power brand...
  14. MI

    Solar panel wires through roof

    I have a 2016 30 DS. Has anyone added solar panels to the roof? If you have where did you go though the roof to lead the wires down to the solar charger?
  15. LynnATX

    Roof Ribs for Solar Panel Install

    I've got several solar panels that I've been using off to the side of the RV to charge batteries when boondocking and I'm ready to take the plunge and mount them to the roof. I've found the roof ribs with my StudBuddy but can't find any photos of the roof of these RVs before it was...
  16. RI

    Solar panel wiring

    I have a 2019 R-Pod 179 that is pre wired for a Go Power solar kit. I cut through the template/decal to find the wires, but there are more than I expected and absolutely no indication of what wires come or go from where. It should be simple, wiring for the control panel and connection between...
  17. waybeck2018

    Truck Solar Panel

    I saw this advertised today. Not sure how viable of an idea it is but maybe someone is interested. Mfg and info website is here. I did not research it since I have no interest in it.
  18. MC

    E-Pro, Geo Pro Adding 2nd Solar Panel

    I am working on adding a second solar panel to my 2021 E-Pro 19FB and following the "Tito RV 2019" process making the panel removable and not drilling into the roof. Tito's installed on basically a flat roof and the process looked like it worked really good, best I have seen. The challenge...
  19. Letarae

    Solar Panel for my Rockwood 214HW

    I recently bought a Rockwood 214 HW 2020. I'm trying to figure out what solar panel I can get for it. The dealership where I bought it said they are back ordered. Someone suggested Amazon. Any ideas? I'm not sure what voltage or watts or what I need. Thanks in advance. First camping...
  20. BI

    Solar panel question

    Hi happy campers We just purchased a 2016 Rockwood HW 276. It’s pre wired for Zamp solar panels. I am going to run parallel 12v batteries on it. My question is, what size Zamp solar panels do you recommend for boondocking? Thanks for your input in advance. God Bless.
  21. HO

    solar panel hookup flagstaff 205

    i have a flagstaff 205 with solar ready wiring. Zamp Solar is the company that forest river hi lights but i was wondering if any other portable solar panels will work for it without any other connections...
  22. Worm43

    Monocrystallin Solar panels

    Has anyone installed the solid solar panels on your fiberglass roof . If so , how did you fasten it?
  23. Kcmusa

    Solar panel , one black square

    New to solar, why is one square black.
  24. CA

    Solar panel plug in

    I have a 2021 Grey Wolf with the remote solar panel plug in. Looking for specs, wiring diagram etc for this so I can adapt my own solar panels.
  25. robo44

    Solar Panel Mounting Fiberglass Advice

    I have another*project that I am about to embark on and I am wondering if I could get your opinion/advice. I have a 2019 FR3 33DS I am about*to install a solar panel to the roof. Dealer previously installed panels, but will not provide the detail on what type of screws & process they used...

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