solar

I'm installing a 510 watt solar / inverter / charger / setup with lithium batteries on my Solitude 310GK. I'm doing the installation myself as I really do not know of a quality installer in my area of Long Island, NY. After doing months of research I decided to buy everything from AM...

Hi all. I'm just about to finalize my build sheet and need to talk about solar options. I chose to have the dual batteries. I understand that a solar panel will only charge my batteries unless I get an inverter. That said, I need to know how much solar power to get for boon-docking. I...

*SOLD* SORRY. THIS CAMPER AND TRUCK HAVE BEEN SOLD. We are selling our 2015 FWC Fleet camper. After four years of adventures in our “Tardis” (It seems bigger inside than it does on the outside), we’ve decided to migrate to a Class B. The Tardis is in excellent condition and is set up for...

Here is another 'hack' I have been working on, somewhat reminiscent of the DIY Lithium Battery. This time the goal is to get fully configurable bluetooth enabled battery to battery charging for $30. Cliff Notes: Add a 12V-24V boost DC-DC converter between the truck battery and the solar...

We placed our custom order with a local dealer last week: 3740BH R Linen Decor King Bed Dual-Pane Windows Slide-out Awnings Generator Solar (new for this year - 300 Watt panel, 2000 Watt Inverter) - I am planning on 2 Battle Born Batteries (to start with) Needless to say, we are looking...

Just thought I would share my solar install for my Reflection 311 BHS. The big issue I was faced with was running the wires from the roof. After looking around on the various forums, I decided the best way was to cut into my wall in the bathroom which turned out to entirely be the right way...

Hi all, I have a 2018 Grandby Shell, with factory solar set up but no shore power plug. When I store the camper in the garage, the solar panel obviously can't keep the battery charged and I'm too absent minded to remember to disconnect the battery cables every time I put it away. I've forgot...

Back from a recent trip, I noticed a brown mark on the front of my 2013 Hawk. Thinking it was dirt, I discovered that in fact it was the vinyl discolored due to the solar butt connector at the front heating up. I've had the same solar panels up for the last two years (3x120w) and didn't notice...

Hey all, I've seen a lot of info about solar installs and running equipment off of an inverter. I researched very heavily for several years before I pulled the trigger and started my own project. We just got home from spending 3 weeks on the road, dry camping. I brought my little generator...

Hello all. We bought the rig recently, a 2019 model and would like to have electrical upgrade for dry camping mostly. My questions would be: 1. I see that people say they installed some amount of panels. But how exactly the cables are coming into the bays? How to know where to run them? 2. The...

We finally picked up our Escape 19 last month ( June 2019) that was finished last December. I'll post an issue separately in Towing - but I wanted to mention here that our Escape came OFF the ball shortly after pulling out of the parking lot where the transfer takes place. I've posted a more...

2019 ESCAPE 21 - $31,500 USD WHY WAIT SIX MONTHS when you can have this 2019 Escape 21 that was picked up new on June 13, 2019 IMMEDIATELY. It has been used once. I am in Northwest Washington State. I am willing to travel. BASICS * Exterior Length 21’ 4” * Exterior Height 8’ 7” *...

In June 2017, I purchased a flexible solar panel from Solarblvd.com. Panel is still working great! I wanted to purchase a second flexible panel I can use portable. I tried going to the website. It's down. I also attempted to email Michael@solarblvd.com. Email bounced. Any recommendations for a...

Solar Panel with Micro Inverter Anyone Using or Familiar ??? Has anyone installed the new solar panels with micro inverters? It is not new technology but is seems it’s time has come. Very interesting and I have read you can actually store the power also.

Hello! Long time lurker, I thought I would share the upgrades I've done to my Bobcat's electrical system as this info could be useful to someone else. I purchased an All Terrain Bobcat Shell model last year and had it installed on my 2015 Chevy Colorado at the ATC shop in Reno in September. It...

Folks, Has anyone installed solar on their 310GK? Curious what size solar panel and how many you were able to fit on the roof? Also, did you install lithium batteries? Curious how many and where did you install them - front bay or the mid-bay? If you installed in the front bay seems you would...

2018 Hawk Front Dinette "Pre-wired" for Solar No Factory Solar Controller/Panel Installed Project - Install the following: Victron MPPT 75/15 160W roof mounted panel To those that have come before me... I pulled out the wiring from below the sink counter and have located the solar wire...

They have a 100AH lithium Iron Phosphate (Lifep04) battery for $810. They also have some solar panels and chargers on sale. I have a couple of their 50w flexible panels and I am pleased with the way they work. Jury is out on how they will do on the road but the build quality seems good:)...

Greetings all. Does anyone have a Victron Multi-plus installed in the pass-through in your Imagine? I did all the measurements, and it will fit nicely, but would like to see some pictures for ideas. I have a piece of cardboard sized for the back wall of the pass through, made some other...

For Sale - 2016 Hawk Four Wheel Camper Riding on a 2012 RAM 2500 presently. It slides into the bed of a pick-up truck. The truck is not included. Roll over couch seating Deluxe fabric cushions Formica counter top Dual Batteries w/Separator Dual 10 Lb. propane tanks 160 Watt Solar Panel w/Charge...

I purchased a used 2006 Grandby about a year ago, have done various updates and minor maintenance, and now would like to install solar. The camper appears to be pre-wired based on this thread (two set of wires going up to the roof and build date is 2006)...

G'day, all; I'm planning on installing a solar charge controller in line with the 12V lines from the battery -- with the 12V lines to the trailer hooked up to the load output on the controller (to cut power to the trailer if battery voltage drops below safe limits). In a typical setup, this...

Aloha from Jackson Hole! I'm going to have Jackson Hole FWC professionally put in a solar system for me. I've got a 2017 Fleet side dinette, which means the batteries are in a cramped space in the bench underneath the foot of the bed. I'll be installing a 160 watt Overland flexible panel...