solar

  1. BR

    Solar Requirements - Realistic

    Hey All, Looking to move from the PUP to a GeoPro. I see for the most part all the fridges are set up for 12V or Shore. That said, what is a realistic amount or solar that one would need/want to keeo one of the GEOPROs going for a week? I know the answer is subjective, but ballpark. Minimal...
  2. CP

    Solar panel wires

    I have a 2022 flagstaff 8529 csb that I am installing 4 100 watt solar panels on. My problem is the rats nest of wires behind the sticker on the switch panel. The two wires going to the battery are clearly marked and are capped off and terminate behind the sticker. The wires from the roof are...
  3. MI

    Busbar and briefcase solar kit

    I have a 200w goPower solar panel with 30a controller hooked up to two lithium batteries in parallel. I have the vampire 12v GE fridge that drains most of the battery juice. I am planning to add an inverter and I am out of room to connect it to battery posts except by alligator clip, which is...
  4. PH

    Solar / Batteries/ Controller

    I am doing research on how to best upgrade or update my current RV system. My current setup 2 interstate 60 amp hour batteries 10 amp go power controller 2 100 watt solar panels Norcold fridge works only on 12 volt power. I want to get to a point where my fridge stays running all night...
  5. CI

    Question about solar

    I have a New Euro 2024. It has a Victron Energy Blue Solar PWM Light 12/24V-10A on it. Serial number SCC010010000. It has two batteries not lithium. I have one solar panel 100W. The problem is there is only one storage area on the Euro. That has the controller in it. So I have to pull...
  6. BL

    Solar Power use

    All My dealer did not show what my solar panel can run and how. I have a 2023 Cedar Creek 5.th wheel. I bought it new 2 months ago. It was factory installed 1 panel. Sorry rookie on solar. Thanks Chuck
  7. MG

    Solar success

    Had the chance to really test the solar I installed 2 years ago. We supported the 12 volt fridge and all other common loads for 6 days without needing the generator in sun from 10am until sundown 350 watts flat on the roof with 250 aH of AGM batteries The BEST quality batteries you can...
  8. GB

    Factory solar inlet plug

    Can I plug a sae plug from a trickle charger (110v) into the factory solar on the side inlet to charge battery when parked at home. Don't want to leave 30amp power cord connected all the time. Don't want a solar panel.
  9. CL

    Manual slide location 269 BHDSk Solarie palomino

    Hey everyone, New to the camping world and the wife and I bought a new to use 2014 269 BHDSK solaire palomino early this year. The slide is working but had it get stuck one time and was able to give it a little push to help it out and it has not done it again. I can’t seem to find the over ride...
  10. FI

    Solar confusion for 2016 Rockwood 2604WS

    Hi all, I don't know what, I don't know. Preface, I am well versed in residential electrical applications. Looking to find someone that has already converted their older Rockwood for solar. I have no idea what components to get that won't be obsolete in the future and are maintainable. I am...
  11. RJ

    Have Solar Panels - What next?

    Hi, We just ordered a 2025 Grand Surveyor 253RLS, and it comes with 400w of solar panels. I have not picked it up yet, nor gotten any training. Not new to RV'ing (2013 Kodiak 263RLSL), but new to Solar and all that new stuff. Does anyone know what the solar panels will power from the start? It...
  12. DA

    Juice Pack Solar

    Hello, I bought new Lithium battery and then noticed that my Waaree Controler is not compatible with Lithium batteries. :banghead: So, I was thinking to replace the controller with Wanderer Controller, but the Waaree Controller only has 3 wires, while the Wanderer need 4 wires. :banghead...
  13. AR

    adding solar panel

    I have a 2024 Arctic Wolf 27SGS fifth wheel. It has one solar panel and 1 battery.If I want to add another 100 watt solar panel, what do I need; another battery, rewiring, etc...? Also, would the benefit of adding the panel be worth the time and money? Thanks in advance
  14. GB

    Solar System Control Module Wiring

    Hello Everyone, I purchased a 2023 East to West Tandara 340rd in April of this year and I've been having issues keeping the battery charged. Full disclaimer, I am new to the 5th Wheel World...so learning. Our 5th Wheel has the Rich Solar Mega 200W monocrystalline Solar Panel with the Rich...
  15. NU

    Merlin Solar Charger TravelPro 30

    I have a 2022 FR3 DS30 with the Merlin Solar Charger. Can someone explain in "layman terms" how this actually works, what it charges, etc.
  16. EA

    2021 Geo pro 15tb Solar

    We purchased a used 2021 15tb and have been extremely happy with it. However, the stock solar doesn't seem to be working. With ideal conditions, it shows .5 charging rate. We have one small flexible solar panel on top, which came new with the trailer. I think I read somewhere they are 30...
  17. JO

    2016 Wildcat Maxx 262 5iver, Finding solar hookup

    I'm thinking of getting into solar for my 5th wheel. I looked for solar hookup, found it on the roof. I do not want to put solar panels on the roof, so where do I find the lines to hook into? I suppose the line is near the batteries in the front. Can someone tell me or take a pic of where theirs...
  18. MA

    Lifpo charging shore/solar

    Hello all First post here but have been searching a lot. I don't think i found exactly my answer i need but am sure my converter isn't an issue. So, recently switched to lifpo4 12v 100ah battery from lead acid. I have a puma xle 21fbc with wfco 8955 converter. Over the holiday weekend we...
  19. ChristianDubuc

    How to check if solar panel is charging batteries

    Hi everyone -- I have a Dynamax Isata 3 24FW 2023 equipped with 2 lithium batteries and a solar panel. I am trying to understand if my solar panel is charging my batteries. From what I can see, it doesn't looks like and my RV dealer is totally useless answering this basic question... Is there...
  20. SQ

    Factory Solar in 2023 RPOD 192 (Beast Mode)

    I have a 2023 RPod192 Beast Mode camper. This came with a 200w solar panel on the roof and built in charger. I've upgraded it with a 100 Ah LiFePO4 Battle Born battery. Question I have is sometimes the battery doesn't seem to charge after a few days. It works fine for a few days, then...
  21. JU

    2024 Cross Trail Renogy Solar

    Hello Everyone, I recently purchased a Cross Trail 21XG. This has Renogy solar system with the 200w solar panel on the roof and seems to work great. I'm attempting to add 2 - 100w panels externally using the external solar port next to the RV door. I'm running the panels in series. The question...
  22. BO

    Solar not charging battery…

    2022 Catalina Summit Series 184BHS… I have 20 V at the solar panel, but I have 0 V down at the controller. Where do the cables from the solar panel go before they go to the controller? It is a heavier gauge cable up at the roof than what is going in to the solar controller. My problem is at...
  23. TP

    Solar panel

    I have a 2024 Forester 3011 that was delivered without solar panel and controller. It was supposed to have it, as per the dealer. I did however received compensation prior to delivery. I am at the point I will install the panels. I bought two 200 watt renogy panels and a renogy controller...
  24. AN

    Solar and Soft-Start Needed

    New to RVing and we just purchased a 2024 Flagstaff Super Lite 29rlbs. It has two 15k AC units. Asking for advice on which units to buy - SOFT-START - So many choices with so many mixed reviews cost $79 to $380. According to reviews, more may not be better! Any suggestions what would work best...
  25. PE

    Solar not charging batteries

    Hello! 2024 EPro 19FBS with included 200 watt solar on roof. Regular batteries, not lithium. Just did first boon docking trip. Three sunny days. Only used the fridge and turned water pump off when not using. Used solar lights at night. After three days the batteries were completely drained...

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