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Nice steps 97grandby. I like them.

I live in some serious wind areas camping around Southern Idaho and Wyoming. The very first night in a real wind storm really scared me and I actually dropped the top down and just slept on the couch bed. But after that, I realized they do wonderful even in high winds. I wouldn't want to be in...

That looks great. Congrats on your new camper! And generators are a must if you have AC. I've yet to see a viable battery option to keep AC going for very long without it. I used a honda 2000 watt when we had a Grandby with AC. It worked perfect for that.

Lighthawk, This is one of the reasons why I changed out my battery isolater. I changed it for the bluesea ACR and then added a switch to the system. Now I can jump the truck batteries from the camper or even charge them with the camper solar system. I have a diesel and they require a lot of...

We had a successful testing of our solar system last month. 68Siesta and I spent a week at a boy scout camp. I was able to successfully run TWO compressor fridges off my system for a total of 6 days. Here's the specs: Input: 250 Watts of rigid panel on roof 135 watts of flexible panel...

This mod was entered into the Truck Camper Magazine competition. It has worked out really well for me in the last several months. I always know exactly how my batteries are being charged with this system. No more problems with the battery separator cutting out when the voltage is low. It...

I also went with a higher voltage panel and have been quite happy with mine too. Much less voltage drop when you increase the voltage. 250 watt 24 volt panel through Renogy. MPPT controller

3 piece camper - quite a process to put it together. It's one of a kind for sure!

AZPat, Great idea and design. I like it.

x2 on what longhorn1 just said. The amp fuse that ZAMP put in was likely intended to be that size. The controller may not be able to handle both panels.

What an amazing camper you put together. I am very impressed!!!

Let me see if I can help here: 1- Normally overhead indoor lights do not produce enough UV radiation for solar panels to collect enough power to make any significant power to charge your batteries. So I'm not surprised your monitor does not show anything. 2- I believe Stalking light is...

You've done some great posts - keep it up! I would love some updates on the Trimetric solar charge controller too. I think that is a great option if you are already doing the monitor too.

Matt, That looks great. Nice work! I like it. Did you buy the Trimetric 2030 that has the solar controller too? I really wanted to do that one, but needed a MPPT controller to handle my 24 volt panel.

Charlie is right on. This isn't a perfect example but not having a trimetric is like driving a truck without knowing how much gas you have - no fuel gauge. You have a monitor that measures how much gas is going out at any time (volts and amps) but no idea how much is left in the tank (the % of...

I had lots of problems with my battery separator until I changed it out for something way better. Blue Sea makes a great product that you can buy and make a direct replacement if your separator is bad...

3-3.5 amps for that much solar isn't very great. Must be lots of clouds or shade. After 2 different campers with a Trimetric, I'd have to say it would be hard to live without it. It's hard to realize just how helpful it is if you have never had one before. In my personal opinion if you have...

I only wander on horse back with they are arrive just behind a 68 Siesta.

Looks great! Enjoy the new camper!!!

Jim, Glad to hear the 150 watt panel is working out better for you. I think that's a perfect amount of solar for you and what you run.

Where is your camper located at? any pictures???

500 AMP Hours of battery. That is very impressive. And I love your monitor system - old school but very effective.

I've been a big proponent for the fridge fans for quite a while. The 3 way fridge is for sure under vented in the FWC setup. Even compressor fridges benefit from venting. Just put a thermometer up in the top of that back compartment of your fridge and you will likely see temperatures 20-40...

That's a sharp ride Mr. McGowen. Nicely done.

Kodachrome, Did FWC install your fan or did you do it aftermarket like the rest of us?