solar panel

  1. AZ

    Rockwood/Flagstaff Solar Panel-Install without roof backers

    I just wanted to share something I had never seen before...and this is officially from Rockwood. They actually have and provide a document to help the customer mount solar panels on the thin lauan roof of their trailers. See attached.
  2. geochief

    Solar controller issue

    Hi I've got a Chateau 22E with a solar panel and the panel is now flashing 601 No idea why it's 1 year old. Called the dealer and they said "unplug from shore poser and put a load on the batteries and see if that changes the controller status." Tried that put on all of the lights all of the fans...
  3. JG

    Check factory wiring before installing charge controller (Lesson learned)

    For the last 2 weeks I've been trying to connect a GP-PWM-30 charge controller after installing a solar panel in the roof. The unit kept flashing on and not responding. A quick search on Go-Power website indicated that it was a sign of the battery producing more voltage that the controller...
  4. JI

    Solar Panels?

    Our 2019 Four Winds 24F is wired for solar. What do I want to look for in panels to have installed? Does anything else need to be installed?
  5. WO

    Best way for a solar panel disconnect

    I can see not having a solar disconnect being a problem. If you do any battery maintenance and accidentally disconnect the solar controller, and your panels aren’t disconnected, I hear that’s real bad. What is everyone doing to disconnect the panels? I saw a few you tubes they just put an 100a...
  6. CA

    “Solar Panel” switch on Systems Monitor

    Hi all, [I am reposting this as I think I posted in the wrong place] Our 2007 23C “Classic” had a 18W solar panel, which I removed as it was broken. I replaced the broken panel with a set of three 15W panels (because they were free, never been used and that’s all I need for our purposes). The...
  7. CT

    Adding a Solar Panel to 2020 Navion

    Our 2020 Winnebago Navion 24V Sprinter came with two (2) Sunpower Solar Panels with a three (3) connector junction box on the roof. The Navion has a Xantrex 2000 Inverter and a Zamp X30S controller. We have swapped out the two (2) lead acid batteries for Lion UT1300 LiFePho batteries...
  8. JB

    Running New Solar Panel Wires

    Help Please! I have a 2021 Greywolf 23 DBH. I'm putting new solar panels on, but I'm having trouble figuring out how to get the new wires from the roof down to the battery/controller. Every idea I've had comes up short. Does anyone have any good ideas, tips, etc.? Thanks.
  9. Z1

    Holy thin roof Batman! Solar panels gonna fly off?

    I just screwed a bunch of solar panels to the roof of my Palomino HS-8801 truck camper. The wood sheet that makes up the roof is like 1/4" thick and my wood screws barely grab. A few screws got lucky and drove into some thicker wood but most are barely in there. Was I supposed to use a stud...
  10. BE

    Are These Solar Panel Connections?

    2019 SS 1251 Palomino Backpack Pickup Camper bought used (like new inside and out). Was wonderinng if these are solar panel connectors and if so where would I verify/check with a multi meter the wire connections? I am pretty sure there is no solar controller in the battery/fresh water storage...
  11. OB

    Solar panel recommendations

    I have a Windjammer with a connect in the side for a plug and play solar panel. Any recommendations on which solar panel to buy? Thanks
  12. TW

    Charge from Solar Panels connections

    We have as Renogy battery monitor with a shunt. Where do I hook the charge cables from a portable solar panel (with its own controller supplying 12v)? I am not sure if the negative from the solar goes on the negative terminal of the battery or the negative (P-) of the shunt. I believe the solar...
  13. HA

    Can I Use This? BanffCliff 60W Foldable Solar Panel

    Hello everyone! I'm new in the Winnie Owners forum and a little confuse about all the information and option available in the solar département...:confused: I have a Micro Minnie 2106fbs (2018) with "solar ready" wiring installed. I would like to use solar panel(s), basicly to charge my...
  14. TW

    Portable solar panels....

    We are trying to decide between the heavier foldable panels and the lighter weight foldable panels. We have a 90W Zamp panel with aluminum frame and legs, that we use to keep the batteries of our boat and trailer up at the storage yard, that has been great. But the weight of the foldable...
  15. GO

    Roof Care With Solar Panels ?

    Wondering how people maintain and clean their roof when they have 90% of the roof covered with Solar Panels. Is there a mounting style that lets you left up the panel to get under it and inspect/clean/treat your roof? I have an Aframe with a 200watt panel on the roof, and I know it grows...
  16. BU

    Mounting Solar Panels??

    I am in the planning stage on adding solar to my TT. I am not sure the best way to mount solar panels to the roof due to not knowing how the roof is constructed ie. does it has trusses or not? according to the brochure for the year it states...Vacuum-bonded radius roof with vaulted ceiling...
  17. WE

    solar panel for forest river sandstorm 2016

    i have a 2016 forest river sandstorm 273slr g series, i want to add a 200 watt solar panel to the one that it came with, what panel would mix with the original panel
  18. ET

    Solar panel manual, help!

    I’m really having a hard time getting started and understanding a solar set up. I’ve learned a lot to date, so thanks for all the help. But I’m just not getting it. The first panel I bought, the controller was bad so I sent it back. And then I bought the Dokio 150w foldable panel through...
  19. HA

    Plugging in another solar panel

    My wife and I have a 2022 2104S with 2 batteries and a 100w solar system already installed, plus there’s an external outlet to plug in an additional panel. My question is this, I have another panel to install, but do I need another solar controller to protect my batteries from over-charging, or...
  20. DR

    Question about Geopro GoPower flexible solar panels

    Hi, Been owning this 2019 Geopro for 4 years and had to replace the panel twice already, last replacement was last year. While preparing the trailer for the season this year guess what... the panel is dead again. I've checked the voltage at the panel, on the roof, it is not the controller...
  21. ET

    Need plug and play solar panel suggestions

    The solar panel I purchased, AtemPower 160w briefcase style panel kit is defective and I’m returning it. The 20amp mppt charge controller isn’t working correctly. And I’m not wanting to just buy the same thing again. So I’m looking at alternatives and looking for suggestions. Also how important...
  22. BO

    Adding solar panel for Micro Minnie FLX

    Hello Everyone, Does anyone have any knowledge about adding another solar panel to a Micro Minnie FLX through the Go Charge Solar on The Side plug? The sticker on the side says you can use any solar panel, but I have read otherwise on different threads. Can you use any solar panel? Does the...
  23. JA

    Dead batteries w/ solar panels

    I have a 2021 epro 19fbd with 2 agm batteries and a solar panel on the roof. I had dead battery problems in the past and found they installed miss matched lead acid batteries which shorted out. I replaced them with 2 agm 840 ahr duralast batteries from auto zone Went camping and batteries were...
  24. MA

    Looking for advice on solar Panels

    I have a Wildwood FSX 178BHSK travel Trailer. Two 12V batteries Hooked up in parallel to get more amp hours. What is a recommend for a portable Solar Power system to power the refrigerator. I would like them portable so I can follow the sun when in a shaded area.
  25. KE

    ~200 watt solar panel good/bad/ugly

    I’m the original owner of my 21FBLE and have dabbled with solar since even before solar became popular. I never put any panels on the roof but have 3 x 100 watt panels I’ve ground deployed. One of the first changes I made to my camper was to swap out all the interior incandescent lights to LED...

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