solar panel

  1. WA

    400 Watt Solar Panels

    I pre-ordered a 202RBLE from a dealer in February. He told me 8-10 weeks to arrive. I received a notification it will be built the first week of May at the factory. Does anyone know if the extra 200 watt solar panel promotion is still going on? I emailed Forest River directly with that...
  2. MI

    Removing factory Juice Pack solar panel

    Have 2022 Wolf Pup 16PF with 50 watt Juice Pack Am planning to replace 50 watt panel with two 100 Amp panels in series and new Mppt controller Looking to find how the existing 50watt panel is attached. Is it screwed or bolted with dicor covering that? Is it simply attached using an adhesive...
  3. TO

    2022 Escape 21C for Sale in Arizona - $42,000

    Selling our 2022 Escape 21C. Asking $42,000. We are located in Casa Grande, AZ. Less than 7,500 miles on the trailer. We do have a loan on the trailer and will be happy to provide escrow service for peace of mind for both buyer and seller. See photo for Build Sheet. Things we added to the...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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?
  10. IT

    Disconnect Switch for Solar Panels

    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...
  11. JM

    Where would you put the solar panel?

    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!
  12. JM

    Connecting solar panel in pre-wired camper

    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...
  13. CO

    Inside winter storage with solar panel

    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...
  14. IA

    Adding solar panels

    Hi, We took delivery of our '23 233s in August that came with the solar package. My question for this fine forum is - Has anyone added additional panels? Does anyone know what's involved with adding one or two? Thanks in advance
  15. SO

    Putting solar panels on roof of 2018 Forest River Wolf Pup 16BHS travel trailer?

    Hi guys, I have a 2018 Forest River Wolf Pup 16BHS travel trailer and for years now I've wanted to put solar panels on the roof to make it easier to boondock for extended periods of time. However, one concern I have is the additional weight that these solar panels would put on the roof. The...
  16. BI

    Solar Panel Cleaning?

    Since the Dynamax RVs do not include a mounted ladder for roof access, what is the best method that you've found to clean your solar panels? If your method is to lean a collapsable ladder against the left side, are you doing this with your slides in or out?
  17. MI

    50 ft extension cord on solar panel?

    I have a 50 ft 14ga extension cord I use sometimes to get my three 50watt panels out in the sun. I assumed it was good up to 15 amps. Well now I find out amps are much different at lower voltages. Any wire sizing guide says I need 6 awg wire to keep voltage drop to under 5%. Everything says...
  18. CJ

    Solar panel fuse

    I have a 2022 Rogue. I have two factory installed 100 watt panels on the roof. Power is not getting to the solar controller. I can’t find a fuse anywhere. There should be one accessible? This problem existed from day one. I just thought I had inadequate batteries. My thought is the fuse has been...
  19. FU

    Help A girl out. There is a plug for a solar panel on my rig. Is it worth buying a pan

    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?
  20. RR

    Solar panel mount - roof construction?

    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...
  21. FI

    Solar Panel query

    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
  22. LP

    2016 Escape 19 for sale

    Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba $39,000 Canadian $29,000 US Being sold by original owners. Well cared for and maintained. Pet free, smoke free (2 kids though). Selling because we bought a cabin.
  23. BO

    Solar panel measured power

    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...
  24. SP

    200W Solar Panel Specs

    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?
  25. VI

    Method of flexible solar panel install

    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...

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