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After much deliberation we have decided to list our 2019 Tacoma and Four Wheel Camper Swift build for sale. We originally designed the vehicle configuration for traveling around the world but due to COVID had to settle for spending the past year traveling throughout the US and Mexico instead...

I am getting ready to add solar to our 23bhe, and I am wondering if anyone has done this yet? Specifically, where did you mount the components, where did you run your wires, and lastly where are the OEM wires located for shore power and AC/DC panel. I am trying to avoid ripping apart the rig in...

Watched the Escape YouTube video today and there talk regarding reinforcement of the roof to support an after market solar set up. Was wondering what would be involved in reinforcement of the roof. Is the fiberglass layup thicker or a sheet of wood place between the fibreglass layers? It...

Hi all, We are looking to replace our ancient ice chest in our 2001 Hawk, and add solar to run it. We are looking for some feedback on what to get- both the fridge & solar kit (we've already figured out usage calculations). We live in very sunny SW Colorado & camp in high elevations mountains...

Scored A 2018/19 Fleet Shell and now looking to electrical. I'd love to be able to power everything off my Goal Zero 1500x [Link]. I also have no plans to connect the system to my truck...looking for all off grid solutions. Purchase Item #1: Overland Solar Bugout 130™ Solar Charger [link] As I...

We're considering solar after-market options. We want to keep our batteries charged while dry camping for 4-6 days. I'm looking for a good intro to solar and have searched the threads but answers have eluded me. Any recommendations for a good introduction to the possibilities?

Hi, I've posted this question on a couple other threads but no answers yet. I just installed my solar on my 2021 Imagine 2670MK. The cover of the Jaboni roof box pops off and the MC4s connect inside, but is the cover supposed to go back on after connecting the MC4s? There are no holes in the...

Like many DIY camper builds, once you have been using your finished camper for a few seasons you find what you like and don't like. I found that putting the water tank directly under the sink in the galley cabinet was not the best place for weight distribution and galley cabinet space. I also...

Hello, I searched around for an answer before posting but didn't see anything. I'm new to RVing and this is my first post... So the 2021 21BHE is pre-wired for solar. Inside the pass through there's a 'pre wired solar' container with 2 sets of wires - I assume one runs from the solar port on...

Hi Escape community!! Any opinions on driving down the road with the propane on for the 3 cu ft refrigerator? VS the solar electric? I am going on a long trip this summer and don't want the food to spoil as we have 6-8 hour driving days in the hot weather. I have a 2018 17B. 1 battery. 160W...

I came across this Video titled: The Lithium Ion battery has destroyed Solar Power as a Hobby! There were two things that really stuck out for me when the guy was talking about his Lithium batteries versus his old Lead Acid batteries. First off, the guy appears to have some real world...

I am interested in the opinions of readers on the forum. I am adding a 190W solar panel to our Escape 19. In wiring the positive & negative leads from the controller, I have thought of a couple of options: (1) Positive and negative wires from controller connected directly to battery. (2)...

Hi all, We are currently waiting for a new build, an Escape 19 and researching our options. I am looking into Lithium ion battery alternatives since I can get 2 Silicon Dioxide batteries from a local solar supply outlet for the same price as one Lithium Ion battery from the factory. I don’t...

Just took delivery, and am having trouble getting this question answered by the dealer or GD Customer Service. How do you turn off the Refrigerator when storing the trailer. It appears to stay on when the battery disconnect is off, and I do not see any on/off switch on the fridge. Any help would...

Hello Everyone, I am trying to determine what components of the trailer are grounded.. Does anyone know if the aluminum frame in the underpass is typically grounded? I will be installing a charge controller for my solar setup. Thank you for any input!

When it comes to replacing your Lead Acid Batteries with Lithium Batteries, Battle Born is the "Gold Standard" brand to install, unfortunately, the brand also carries a premium price. Lithium batteries (LiFePo4 chemistry) have been around for quite some time and it is about time prices start to...

Hey Community, I have questions about how I can utilize the tools I have to power my FWC Finch setup. I think this is a pretty cool way to keep power that requires little electrical knowledge - of which I have zero. Looking forward to some input from the veterans here. Tools: 21' Tacoma w/...

Hi, we have a 19’ on order with a roof solar panel and Zamp Port. We also have a Samlex Solar Panel kit (90W) - MSK-90 that I would like to hook up, but because this portable unit comes with a controller, it is not recommended to connect to the Zamp Port (as the trailer already has a...

Hi and happy holidays! This topic might be covered in another post but I couldn't easily find it. We moved from Santa Fe NM to Southern CO where it's much colder. It typically hits zero degrees here at night and can dump a foot of snow in 24 hours. We love it! But we figured we should park our...

Looking to add solar to my 2019 FWC Raven, as the last cold trip resulted in a depleted battery due to (I think) a lot of use of the furnace. Camper has wired plugs but was not setup with any other solar. Currently have the standard AGM battery. I run the fridge on propane, so only need to cover...

Yet another Solar newbie Let me start with an introduction I live in Vancouver BC and do most of my outing North of home. I have a 2020 Hawk with an 3 way fridge which I use propane when dry camping which is all I do at the moment. I did manage to get a couple trips in late May and early June...

Years ago I downloaded this app to use in photography. It shows direction of sunrise and sunset from any location on any given date. While nor absoutly essential, it can give some helpful information on locating ane directing solar panels. Check it out. Did I mention it's FREE? Google...

Hello, We bought our 2020 travel trailer in July and have done some slight research on solar as the the trailer comes previews for roof applications. What recommendations does anyone have for this as the roof looks limited on space next to the solar port? Thanks!

Will has a new video on less expensive LiFePO4 batteries. Paul

Hi all, I’m doing some planning for a battery upgrade on a 344GK Solitude. I’ve created a schematic of what I think would work given the current wiring and the size of system I’d like to have. Please take a look and let me know what I have wrong or missed. Thanks, Chris