solar panel

I am a newbie owner of a Surveyor 19BHLE. It has a wimpy 80W solar panel installed on the roof. I also own a 100W portable panel with a Renogy solar charger/controller. Is there any reason why I can't connect the portable system to the battery along with the installed solar system being...

We thought we had solved the front solar panel failure mechanism when we reinforced our front solar panel 10 months ago. Turns out that was not an adequate solution. Hard to believe, but we were washing our trailer, including the roof. :) We discovered that our front solar panel glass has...

Hi folks, Currently assessing solar solutions for a travel/home use system. While price has some influence, I'm more concerned with long-term quality and value. I was about to pull the trigger on a new 100 watt Zamp Obsidian suitcase kit with controller with an eye to adding a second 100...

Anyone have any ideas for purchasing a 20 Amp small portable solar panel and controller for a 2020 Rockwood Mini Lite with Solar on the side. I need it to keep batteries up while in covered storage. Thanks

I read somewhere that they do after several years, maybe 5 or so. Is that ture?

Hi, I have 2 solar panels (Jaboni 100W; Renogy 200W), 2 PWM controllers (Jaboni 20A; Renogy 20A), and one Renogy LiFepo4 battery. I'd like to leverage both panels for charging. The Renogy controller supports LiFepo4; the Jaboni only has a jumper to remove "for wet cell batteries", therefore I...

My 2021 Rockwood 2608BS is prewired for Go Power solar panel (s) and controller. My question is, once I install the panel on the roof and plug it into the prewired connector, what wiring is behind the controller decal on the interior wall? Are there capped off cables there? What will I need...

We have a 2021 2608BS and have a 180w solar panel on the roof which has worked great so far but i was thinking of adding another panel. Can i just add a portable panel and plug it in to the “solar ready” port on the trailer? Will it interfere with the other panel or charging of it?

I have a 2021 Forester that is set up for solar panels. There is a Zamp outlet beside the door. I need some advice on how I can use a portable solar panel with this Zamp outlet. I am confused about the whole polarization aspect. Can I use an adapter to plug in a Dokio 100 watt portable...

I bought a Coleman 8.5 amp solar panel at Costco for $99. I need help installing it. I will not be mounting it, I plan to keep it loose so I can place it wherever it faces the sun best at any given time. I just don't know how and where the wires connect. Do I need to install the 'solar charge...

Got a question on shutting off solar panels. Can I? Was filling up the battery and noticed big gassing of the cells. I have a Colman controller and seem to be consuming a lot of water in the battery (s). I live in Phoenix, Valley of the sun! Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I'm in the process of installing 4 solar panels, 2 on the left side and 2 on the right side, on the roof of our mini-lite. I have watched a boat load of videos about installing and tilting you panels. I seem to be thinking against the grain. Everyone seems to lifting their panels from the...

I'm going to add 2 more 100w panels to my 21V. It came with 200W Zamp Obsidian rigid panels. I'm going with 2 more of like panels. I know they are a lot more money for them then other panels but just want the same. What is the best way to mount them without drilling holes to mount them. The...

Hello, we have had our 2021 Rockwood Roo 21ss for about a month now and the learning curve has been steep! We had previously owned a TT but did not use anything except the interior lights and fans at times. We were told at the dealership that the 190 watt solar panel on the roof would take care...

Good Morning, I was wondering if anybody would know if they make an adapter so you can use solar panels from somebody other than Zamp (I was told Zamp is all I can use).. I've had my 2021 Flagstaff Micro Lite BDS25 for about an year now. and it is pre wired with "Solar on the side" solar...

The Wolf Pup 16FQ I am considering includes a 50 watt solar panel. I am not sure if that is part of a package or if it is an option. Is a 50 watt panel large enough to be of any practical use or, if it is an option, should I pass on the 50 watt and go for something larger?

2021 Coachmen's Spirit 1943RB, I’m trying to determine the type of 100w solar panel that came on our trailer. I’m planning to add some wattage on the roof, our trailer has a 12v only fridge, after a 4 night dry camping trip, it did well, but I can tell expanding the array will be needed when in...

Can anyone tell me if the 2021 Sportscoaches have a built-in surge protector? And what does the 100W solar panel provide power for - the batteries? Thanks in advance.

I am considering adding a small solar panel on my rig. Is it nominally wired for ease of adding? Or do I have significant wiring ahead of me? Any recommendations for solar panel brands and size? Really just want trickle charge to keep batteries up? Thanks for the help? Scott

Greetings! Can somebody answer my question, please. I have a CNLINKO 2 Pin Power Industrial Circular Socket Connector on the side on my RV by the door and a label saying solar ready. However no more explanation anywhere. Is this a place where I should plug a solar panel controller, or I should...

Greetings! Can somebody answer my question, please. I have a CNLINKO 2 Pin Power Industrial Circular Socket Connector on the side on my RV by the door and a label saying solar ready. However no more explanation anywhere. Is this a place where I should plug a solar panel controller, or I should...

Hi, I'm getting back into the camping scene after a 10 year absence. I saw this solar panel (THUNDERBOLT100 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel) on the Harbor Freight website. I just purchased a Salem FSX 179DBK it says it is solar ready. Would this panel be plug and play or do I need anything...

My ‘19 Navion has two 100w solar panels. We’re half way through a 3 month road trip out west. We generally dry camp for two days and FHU the third. When dry camping the battery voltage drops to around 12 overnight from a daytime high of 14.4. I understand that dropping below 12 wears on the...

Has anyone here experimented with using their solar panels installed on their roofs and also using portable panels at the same time on days you need a little extra juice? Both would have separate charge controllers.

I bought a 40 watt coleman kit that comes with a charge controller. I looked at a 100 watt panel but would need a charge controller. I'm just looking to top up the batteries during the day from the nights useage so I don't have to run the generator if I don't have to. I have a 2019 freedom...