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Hello, I am scheduled to have a 19 built next year, and I am trying to decide what to do regarding the batteries. I know I want lithium and had hoped the new option would include Battle Born… but alas it is Go Power. I am not familiar with Go Power batteries at all- I’m really only familiar with...

Looking toward boon docking and working through generator vs. solar. We stay in forests typically. Can anyone provide help on a solar set-up for Ameri-Lite Conquest 197BH. Has external plug for solar at front right of until. Beyond that not sure much more. Thanks for help!

Having perused the many solar threads I've come to the following solar setup for my 2006 Kestrel. And, looking for some confirmation that I'm not missing anything and that my choices are actually up to date (2020). Aaron @ 4WC helped me out with putting a solar plug in my roof so that part is...

I'm putting the final touches on my Imagine 2600RB solar system install. I have 600w on the roof and up to 800w on the ground; 300 AH of Lithium batteries, and a Victron 3000W inverter. I decided to add a second load center for the shore-power-only output, and I was planning to put the A/C...

Took the plunge last week and finally installed the solar panels, controller, etc. I bought 2x BougeRV 170W panels, BougeRV entry gland, Victron SmartSolar 100/20 charge controller, MC4 connectors, 25' of red & black 10AWG solar cable, etc. Test fitted the panels and gland, to make sure they...

Took the plunge last week and finally installed the solar panels, controller, etc. I bought 2x BougeRV 170W panels, BougeRV entry gland, Victron SmartSolar 100/20 charge controller, MC4 connectors, 25' of red & black 10AWG solar cable, etc. Test fitted the panels and gland, to make sure they...

In your opinion what is the best portable solar panel for the zamp port. I DONT HAVE SOLAR ON THE ROOF ONLY THE ZAMP PORT

As I was surfing the internet recently, I came across these Cheap Solar Panels (and Solar Charge Controller). These Solar panels are cheap enough that they could be used for a "Ground Deployed" Solar system and/or as an entry level Solar test platform. This is how I would use these panels, I...

Do you need to upgrade your converter to a "Lithium" ready converter when you install a Lithium batteries? It is often recommended that you replace your "factory" Converter with a Converter that is "Lithium ready" when upgrading to Lithium batteries. Outside of asking how much a new Converter...

Hi all, I have a new 2020 2400BH and I cannot seem to locate the Solar Power inlet? Did they move it or is it now only set up for roof solar? Any help would be awesome. Pete

Hi, I am a new member have just purchased a 2015 Escape 19, without solar, and will be installing one myself in the next few days (hopefully not weeks). Though I do not know much about electrical, I have done my best to draw out a plan / schematic that I will use to do the installation (see...

More pics here: https://bellingham.craigslist.org/cto/d/bellingham-1992-toyota-hiace-camper-van/7114496082.html New engine installed Feb 2020 at 130,000 miles (210,700 km) It’s hard to properly describe the uniqueness and rarity of this particular 4WD campervan. Back in the 90s, Toyota made...

I am selling a 2015 Escape 19 Trailer. Due to work constraints, I was unable to travel as much as I liked. My loss is your gain! My trailer was purchased new from Escape in 2015 and has only been used three weeks since that time. I am now downsizing and prefer not to go the storage route...

I’m in a rush and am considering buying a Grape solar flex panel. https://grapesolar.com/docs/GS-FLEX-100W-SP.pdf. My 2017 Grandby is wired for solar, including a controller, and has a plug for an external portable panel. My question: Can I just plug the Grape panel in and it will work? If...

Planning a fridge swap in my Eagle combined with solar installation. There's a Dometic 3 way in there now and I'm considering either swapping to a Dometic CRX 65 front loading unit which will pop in to the same spot with minimal mods, or going with a Dometic or ARB top loading unit (which means...

Head for the hills. Ready to boondock! Loaded Four Wheel Hawk model compact pop top camper. Just add your full sized pickup and you're ready to go! Save 50% compared to comparably-equipped new camper. Four Wheel Campers are built with a welded aluminum frame, are highly sought after and are...

Well, I'm itching to get my camping on, but staying put for now as per CDC guidelines, there's not much close by, I'd have to drive at least 1.5 hours away to camp right now=pretty cold in the Wasatch Mtns at present...the wife works in health care, so no go for me for now...so there's only one...

My wife and I recently purchased our first FWC and couldn't be more excited. Here is a pic from our trip home from to UT from MT. The camper came with some of the original paperwork, which I thought some might find interesting. There is a handwritten note from a former owner (not the most...

We haven't picked up our 21 yet, that will be in May. But planning a trip to Acadia National Park and the Blackwoods Campground where we want to stay is pretty heavily wooded, from what I've seen. So, if we get their fully charged, but can't recharge much during our stay, how long can we...

Hi, I am new to this forum. I just purchased a FWC Fleet Shell last week and am looking to install a Victron SmartSolar 100v/20a charge controller. My Shell has the flush mount stove and furnace and two 12vdc batteries. I was thinking of installing the controller in the battery box next to the...

* 2/8/2020 Update: We will be out of town & service out in the Wallowas from the 8th-12th. Will reply to messages when we return. Cheers! * Hey Folks. My wife is selling her 2008 Tacoma. We're both field biologists and she's used it as her work rig for the past 9 years. Located in Bend...

New to post but have enjoyed reading all over the forum! After much deliberation over RV's this past year we decided to go with the GD Solitude 310-R earlier this year and so far we love it! Before buying the trailer we knew that we wanted a sizable solar system and we intentionally ordered the...

Hi Everyone, FYI post in case you are thinking about upgrading. I just upgraded my coach to 1600W of solar and it rocks. Here's what I did: 8 - 200W US made Hightec solar panels up top for 1600W on tilt mounts 1 - Victron Multiplus 24/3000/70-50 Inverter Charger 1 - Victron 50A SmartSolar...

Hi Everyone, I'm new to the forum and need some help with my FWC Hawk. I bought a 2017 Hawk about 6 months ago, it has 160W solar and two AGM 79amp/hr batteries with the 30amp Zamp charge controller. When I'm camping off the grid, the solar can't keep the batteries fully charged, and...

I have done the research but can not find a direct answer to how many solar panels can you put on top of 5.0 and still have tv jack and other antenna options? The 5.0 must have a larger topside then all other sizes/ layouts. So can 2 panels be added and still use the tv antenna option and/or...