solar panel

  1. 20

    Solar panel

    Our coachman freelander motorhome has a solar panel outlet on the outside that has three pins. I was wondering where I can get a solar panel that will plug-in to that outlet. Stores have told me to just buy one and split the wires and stick it in my battery. I don’t want to do that. If this is...
  2. waybeck2018

    Solar Panel Power Available

    DW asked what all she can run using a solar panel. She discovered we are pre-wired for one, LOL !! Help needed. What can we run using solar panels?? Thanks.
  3. RH

    Pine Tree Pich on Solar Panels

    How is the best way to remove pine tree pitch on our solar panels?
  4. PK

    Solar panel

    I’m considering using a 1.5 watt solar panel to keep my shore batteries charged while in storage. After doing more research the panel directions say “not to attach panel to battery or power grid without proper regulator, inverter, and/or charge controller.” My unit is an 08 Georgetown XL...
  5. GW

    Solar panels

    Does anyone have a Dynamax Force 37HD with solar panels?
  6. ME

    19 Build Sheet: Zamp Port and Factory Solar Install questions

    We're working on our build sheet for our 19 and I'm trying to think through the solar components. We're getting the 170W solar panel, which comes with a PWM GoPower charge controller. Because we often try to camp in shade, I've been thinking about adding a Zamp port so that we could have a...
  7. RH

    Solar Panels and Battery

    On our Forest River Forester we have solar panels which work great. Just wanting to know if they will continue working, charging the battery, if the main electrical switch to the RV is turned off?
  8. Traveling fools-FRF

    Solar Panels

    We just bought a 2019 Salem 31kqbts.. We currently do not have power supply on property yet.. We want to use solar panels til then , we thought of using a generator but afraid of the noise ..we were offered the 100 watt solar kit from Harbor freight from a friend and noticed the connectors...
  9. OU

    Adding Solar Panels to a 2016 335DS

    Hi All, I'm thinking of installing a solar panel or two on my 335DS. If anyone has done this, what location did you find the best for getting wire from the roof of the coach to an interior location for the controller. And from the controller to the house batteries? I'm very experienced with...
  10. droadrunner

    REV 24 C roof solar panels?

    Has anyone put solar panels on the roof of the roof of their REV?
  11. RF

    Adding solar panel to existing GoPower installed system.

    Has anyone added an additional solar panel with MC4 connectors to the factory installed SAE "solar on the side" port. I've heard there is a polarity issue with the different platforms. I have a GeoPro with the factory installed panel on the roof.
  12. larry2c

    Drilling holes in the roof to mount solar panels

    I'm getting to the point in my solar project where I will be mounting my solar panels to the roof and I have a question. The mounting kit came with 4 brackets and the associated screws. The screws are #8 self tapping screws that are about 1 1/4" long. My question is in regards to the...
  13. MC

    Peel and stick solar panels??

    Couple of years ago I was looking at a building a solar system and I found peel and stick solar panels. 100w panels that are like the flexible ones on amazon, but they had a sticky back side. I can't seem to find them any more. Anyone know where you can find these are why I can't find them?
  14. droadrunner

    Portable flexible solar panel in windshield?

    I have a Dynamax Rev built on the Dodge Promaster chassis. Was wondering if anyone has placed a flexible solar panel in the windshield while parked, and simply plugged it into the Zamp connector provided. I frequently park for hours at a time to bike an area and install a windshield sun screen...
  15. kisatchie

    Solar Panel Fuse Question

    Hey Guys, I recently bought two 100 watt Renogy mono solar panels for my Coachmen Apex TT. I don't plan to mount them permanently, just move around on the ground as necessary to catch the most sun. My question is what size maxi blade fuse should I use between the battery and the charge...
  16. MI

    Portable Solar panel

    We have a new Forest River Mini lite model 2109S. It came prewired with connection for Solar On the Side solar panels. Looking for wisdom/guidance on hookup and use, and best price on solar panels.
  17. JS

    Solar Panels

    Hello, I have a E-Pro 14FK with solar panel on the roof. (Two 12V in parallel.) I would like a portable panel to use when parked in shade. Could anyone recommend a panel and maybe provide links? And, is there anything to consider when setting up the portable panel? Do I need to...
  18. MI

    2017 FWC Fleet, Excellent Cond, Loaded w/ Options

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  19. CampinGpa

    Solar Panel to charge battery

    Just purchased a new Cedar Creek Hathaway edition 5th wheel. Was wondering if anyone has used solar panels to charge their battery. Will a 40 AMP solar panel keep the batter charge to run a 1000 w inverter in storage for about 8 or 9 hours to cool down a whirlpool residential refrigerator...
  20. LE

    Solar Panel connection

    2018 Rockwood Mini Lite.....when I plug my Solar Charge Controller into the plug-in connnection......the screen on my Controller goes blank. Is there a Controller built into the RV.....and I should plug the solar panel directly.....not using my Controller?
  21. JU

    Connecting solar panels to solar ready camper

    We have a 2016 forest river heritage glen. We just bought a set of 4 solar panels. But the connection from the box goes to clips for a battery. Not into the wall outlet for the solar. Where do I get one that’s longer than 4’. We camp in a lot of shade up here and need to be able to move them...
  22. FR

    Adding additional solar panel(s) on Galleria

    Getting ready to pickup our 2017 Coachman Galleria 2FL. Comes with standard 100 watts of solar. Can you add additional panel(s) on roof and if so what involved besides just adding a pane or two.
  23. rk06382

    Solar panel over sizing for rigid roof mount

    Solar panel over sizing with rigid roof mount I have six 100 watt Renogy panels with a Epever TRIRON 40a MPPT solar charge controller rated for 550 watts. The highest wattage I have seen is 365 watts. That is about 60% of the 600 watts. I am replacing the 40a MPPT with a Victron 50a...
  24. GO

    Solar panel Q's

    Hey all What is required for me to install a small 50-100w panel on my 21SS? Id like to have a small panel I can place in a sunny spot to keep the battery charged when boondocking. I see the ZAmp connectors. I know that the only difference between ISO standard and ZAamp is that pos/neg...
  25. GH

    Zamp Solar Panel Connector Question

    I have a 2018 Forest River Wildwood 254RLXL Travel Trailer that is supposedly "pre-wired" for Zamp solar panels. It has the Zamp connector and sticker on the right front side. Using a test meter, I get no 12v reading at the connector. I called FR to see if there was a capacitor or something...

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