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Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-09-2019, 11:16 PM
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Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
Some more information on how to locate the wall...

Some more information on how to locate the wall between the bathroom and the hall from above. You can remove the OnePlace monitor panel and drill up from below with a long drill bit.

Or you can...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-08-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
Just to keep this thread up to date... I was...

Just to keep this thread up to date...

I was not satified with the operation of my former system, I was not getting desired charging current and I felt that the length and sizing of my wire runs...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-13-2017, 03:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
Winnebago Vista 27N Solar Updated

I have been improving my Vista 27N Solar as I go along. I am now up to 6 100 Watt Polycrystalline Solar Panels, I have them wired in two series banks of 3 in parallel. These panels have...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-13-2017, 03:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
Vista 27N Solar Panels

Here is a photo of the roof, note the radio antenna for the outside entertainment system in the rear of the coach, and the vent for the grey tank right behind the AC shroud. The wall between the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 04-25-2017, 10:31 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
I bought two group 28 deep cycle batteries and...

I bought two group 28 deep cycle batteries and replaced the Winnebago OEM group 24 deep cycle batteries with them. I bought 2 vented battery boxes that fit Group 24 batteries and put them in the...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-16-2017, 04:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
Here is Vista 27N Solar Version 3.0. Now have...

Here is Vista 27N Solar Version 3.0. Now have five "100 watt" Eco-worthy Polycrystalline cell solar modules. Have 100 Watt in quotes because with these mounted flat on the roof of my RV the real...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 03-12-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
I will update this thread in next couple of days,...

I will update this thread in next couple of days, with lessons learned and my current solar setup. I have relocated my panels and upgraded # of panels and the charge controller. I have added a...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-15-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
My lesson learned from this initial DIY solar...

My lesson learned from this initial DIY solar install is that driver's side front side of roof is a bad location for solar panels due to shading. I personally have re-worked this and now have 4 of...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 01-11-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
I ran power and ground down behind the driver's...

I ran power and ground down behind the driver's side "A" pillar plastic trim then down thru the floor thru the large Ford OEM cable grommet behind where the steering col shaft goes thru the floor. ...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-16-2016, 08:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
No, I have found that the 2 OEM deep cycle...

No, I have found that the 2 OEM deep cycle batteries provide plenty of stored power for me. With a low power TV and LED lights have not have not needed additional stored power.

If I ever go with...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 02-15-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
One addition to this thread: I originally used a...

One addition to this thread: I originally used a basic solar charge controller but there is a more expensive better kind known as "MPPT" that can do 30% better charging per solar panel than the basic...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-25-2015, 04:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KV1PFS0?psc=1&...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KV1PFS0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s02

https://www.irv2.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=110377&stc=1&d=1445811915

I mounted it with...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-24-2015, 11:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
superlucky, you motivated me to go ahead and add...

superlucky, you motivated me to go ahead and add the second panel now before Quartzite this coming winter. I wanted to make sure I could get the exact match to the first panel, so ordering it now...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-21-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
Thanks. I laid out the cabling under the first...

Thanks. I laid out the cabling under the first roof solar panel so I can add a second solar panel in parallel right behind the first one, I may decide I need it after my first big dry camping test...
Forum: Winnebago Class A Motorhomes 10-21-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,655
Posted By powercat_ras
Solar Panel Addition to Vista 27N

Added a Solar Panel to my RV today. Total materials cost $ 200. Time about 2-3 hours. Used a 100 Watt Solar Panel from Amazon.com, that really outputs 80 Watts when used to drive 12 volt lead...
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