Aug-05-2020 07:50 PM
Aug-07-2020 08:24 AM
coachellacanuck wrote:
Don’t know what a converter is
Aug-07-2020 06:38 AM
valhalla360 wrote:Good point - but I'd argue that the most common use is bragging rights.
RV solar is typically used where the unit will be unable get shore power.
Aug-07-2020 03:26 AM
coachellacanuck wrote:pianotuna wrote:valhalla360 wrote:
What are you trying to accomplish with the solar system?
If you are already connected to the grid and it's providing the power you need, there really is no purpose to adding solar in most cases.
Perhaps trying to lower the bill for power?
To connect the KK to the larger trailer, I string the power cord across the campsite and with an adapter I plug into an exterior outlet near the front door. It’s a tripping hazard.
I want her to be self sufficient. So I guess it’s more a case of want versus need. I want it.
Aug-06-2020 10:54 PM
Aug-06-2020 09:09 PM
CA Traveler wrote:coachellacanuck wrote:Bingo! You've identified one problem. RV Solar is based on a battery for numerous reasons.
And your battery is wired into the trailer, right? That’s the problem. No battery wired into the trailer anymore.
As posted: Panels to Controller to Battery.
Aug-06-2020 06:12 PM
coachellacanuck wrote:Bingo! You've identified one problem. RV Solar is based on a battery for numerous reasons.
And your battery is wired into the trailer, right? That’s the problem. No battery wired into the trailer anymore.
Aug-06-2020 05:21 PM
profdant139 wrote:
For whatever this is worth, we connect our portable solar panel directly to the battery with alligator clips on the battery terminals. The controller is mounted on the underside of the panel. The cable runs from the controller to the battery.
When it is time to move to a new campsite, we unhook the alligator clips, wind up the cable, and fold the panel.
Aug-06-2020 04:42 PM
Aug-06-2020 04:39 PM
Aug-06-2020 04:39 PM
pianotuna wrote:valhalla360 wrote:
What are you trying to accomplish with the solar system?
If you are already connected to the grid and it's providing the power you need, there really is no purpose to adding solar in most cases.
Perhaps trying to lower the bill for power?
Aug-06-2020 04:33 PM
pianotuna wrote:
Where are the breakers? (i.e. power distribution center) Is there still a converter (mine is under the bed)?
My OEM battery bank was just behind the driver's side door. There was room for 3 deep cycle group 29 jars.
Aug-06-2020 09:21 AM
valhalla360 wrote:
What are you trying to accomplish with the solar system?
If you are already connected to the grid and it's providing the power you need, there really is no purpose to adding solar in most cases.
Aug-06-2020 04:31 AM
Aug-06-2020 12:59 AM