solar

As a proud owner of our first new-to-us Forest River product, I hope you'll excuse any beginner's mistakes in my post. I have a 2019 Rockwood A122SESP A-Liner with "Solar on the Side." After doing to research, I purchased a Renogy 100W panel and charge controller start up kit to install on the...

Partially converted mid-bus, powered by the legendary 6.6L Duramax diesel with Allison transmission. Having spent most of its life in the dry climates of California and Arizona, it’s road-ready. It’s got me to my current resting spot of western Washington and as we’ve bought a house, it seems to...

I’m trying to wire a 200W renogy solar panel to my goal zero yeti 1500x. The battery is about 16feet away from the panel. My camper is currently wired with 14awg and I am reading that I should use10awg wire for this but I’m wondering how bad it would be to use the preexisting wiring. Fire hazard...

Hello, this is my first post! I recently purchased a 2017 Forest River Wolf Pup M16FQ in great condition. While happily gathering all the supplies I know are necessary, I am also seeking recommendations for small solar setups for when I'm not plugged in! I just started learning about solar.... I...

Hi Everyone. We're Looking at getting a 2024 Winne Iluka very soon. my question for you is, we're looking at upgrading the solar system and we're looking for an installing company in Qld to do this upgrade. Any help would be helpful. Thanks in advance Tone n Jule.

$58,000 Completely finished skoolie approx 3 years ago with many new upgrades since then. Titled, registered, and insured as a motor home. 30 amp for shore power. Tongue and groove on walls and ceiling. Sheep wool insulated in the ceiling and foam board for floor and partial walls. Privacy...

We recently had a 42'x35' metal building put up to store all our trailers and some other equipment out of the weather and hot Idaho sun. Obviously, the roof mounted solar panels on our 2108DS don't work very well inside, and I didn't feel the expense to run power to the building was necessary...

Hell all, I just insalled a solar panel on my 2021 Alante. When I connected the two prewired connections on the roof and the cables that were run to the compartment where the house battery and propane tank are locted, the solar panel started to charge the house batter instantly. My...

For Sale:2001 International 3800 Price: $74,500 Location: WA I bought this bus from a local school district and converted it over the course of about 6 months. I am a licensed general contractor and built everything with durability and quality in mind. My wife and I used this bus to travel and...

This post is for the new Micro Minnie owners that use a briefcase solar panel in addition to roof mounted panels. I meant to post this many months ago after I upgraded my roof panel controller, installed a controller in the pass-through for the briefcase, added a Smart Shunt, and put marine...

With all the differences between models, has anyone added solar (roof) and lithium batteries to a 2021 Passport 199mlwe? Have 2 lead acid batteries now and want to upgrade for more boondocking. Came solar prep, just roof port and supposed to be wiring somewhere, and a Zamp side port. Thinking...

I have recently purchased a 2025 Cougar 33RLI with the Solar 220 system (no inverter). As I understand it, that the system powers the 12V appliances and provides charging for the batteries when not connected to power. My question, is there any way to connect a 12v device to the system without...

Is the solar box supposed to have its bypass switch off or on?

I have a TMC Fourwinds Super C 33SW (2015). IT has batteries stored under the House Steps.I would like to upgrade my two 100AH Lead Acid Batteries to Two 300AH Lithiums. The storage space will not support this configuration. Has anyone else upgraded like this? DO you have a recomendation of...

Hello All - Looking for real world experienced campers here as this would be my first purchase. I'm looking at purchasing a new 2025 Wolf Pup Black Label 16FQBLW. It comes with 200W of Solar already pre-installed. I'm upgrading the batteries to Lithium 2 - 100amp hr. with 30lbs of Propane...

Hi i have a 2023 passport 2704rk with the solar flex 200 with 2 100ah litheum batteries and i was wondering if anyone could tell me what i would need to install an inverter to connect to the 120vac system so that my wife can use her cpap machine wnen not connected to shore power

2025 Keystone Cougar with SolarFlex Outlast 660i-L I've been very happy with my off-grid capability so far. We've maintained enough power to keep the fridge on in storage and stay off grid when camping a lot. This is pretty impressive considering it's winter with less sun and a lower angle of...

I have a 2003 Minnie 31C motorhome. I have been planning on converting batteries to Lithium and adding Solar for a while now. I finally started the process of conversion and now have some questions. Steps completed: 1) Converter charger replaced from Magnatech to Progressive Industries...

Two green wires from roof I think are they or what .2023 outback any info will help. Thanks

The solar controller is blank. Pretty much after the first few trips this year. Doesn’t light up with any logos, graphics or anything. Interestingly enough the cargo light in that compartment doesn’t work either? Coincidence? Also, Do I have a bad charge controller or am I missing some sort...

I'm a new Rockwood Mini Lite 2109s owner. Also new to camping. Can anyone advise on what choice makes most sense for folks who mostly expect to use full or near full hook ups and way less boondocking as it relates to the need for batteries and solar. Would it be the best to purchase an...

Hello fellow RVers. I have a 2023 Tiffin GH1 with a GoPower solar controller with the above message. Parked the coach (outdoors) for about 2 weeks (in mostly overcast weather) and came back to this? Checked the breaker panel but no dedicated breaker for solar/controller. Service dept is...

Hello all, new 5er 366LS and need a little help from the DIY crowd. Adding 2 solar panels and need to know how to pull the feed down to the power utility area. Not a lot of space to see where all the free areas are. Any guidance will be appreciated.

Have a 2023 Forest River Forrester Classic 2441DS and I'm having an issue with the coach batteries not charging. It has a Way Elite Solar Controller installed but I've got a sneaky feeling it's not working. When it's plugged into shore power everything charges fine. But when it's unplugged from...

I purchased a small Solar panel that is 7.5 watts and 420ma.It puts out 19 volts in full sun . Is. This enough to trickle charge the house batteries when not being used?