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2006 38' Sun Viyager Model 8377 Help! Installing a 220w solar module on the roof. Tried installing wires thru the refrigerator vent and was successful to cabinet space under the refrigerator. Unable to snake wire from their? Any help would be most welcome!! New Member! New RVer...

I’d like to install a Camco Wave 3 catalytic heater for seasonal use meaning I want to remove it 8 months of the year. I called Camco and they do not make a quick disconnect fitting with a shut off valve that I would put onto a T in an existing gas line. Has anybody done this? My plan was to...

Thought I'd start a thread about using your camper battery bank/solar to recharge batteries on another battery bank. This came up on a recent thread so thought I'd start a new one to discuss. Though in my application, I'd be charging batteries in a fishing boat, this thread isn't isolated to...

I am considering doing a solar installation similar to Jim Bennett and adding my own panels on the roof. I was curious if anyone had a layout or map or the size of the areas that are open on a 21' trailer so I can research what size solar panels I can put on the roof. For example, what is the...

Extremely excited to pick up our new Swift shell today — installed on our 2012 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab (bolt down install). The guys at American RV near Portland did a great job. Jeff (and Bob) were outstanding to work with. We opted for the shell to keep it as light - and open — as...

I was researching the possibility of upgrading the dual 75 AH AGM batteries that came with my 2016 Grandby. I came across the following lithium battery called the LiFeBlue Battery. http://www.lifebluebattery.com/the-smartest-lithium-battery/index.html It is also sold by Starlight Solar in...

I'm currently overseas, but designing a solar system for my 2650RK for when I return. I know that when plugging your shore power cable into the inverter of a stand-alone solar battery bank, you'll need to switch off the breaker for the factory converter to prevent it from trying to charge the...

Picked up our Escape a few days before Rally and then traveled for three weeks through all kinds of weather and terrain. Here is a quick review of things I like about options I choose. These are just my opinion... and everybody has their own needs and likes and dislikes. I hope that this is...

I'm about to leave on a 1 month road trip in my 2650RK and I'd like to install a very simple 200w(ish) solar setup before I leave. I plan to use the factory battery location but replace the stock battery with 2x 125 amp hour marine batteries and install the charge controller in the pass-thru...

Noob in all respects, just bought a used FWC Raven, 2015 shell model. I think the only option that the original owner had installed were the jack stands. The camper has some wires stubbed out for a yet-to-be installed plug to connect it to the truck and these wires run into the interior where...

I wanted to toss some build info on here regarding my rig in the hopes that it might be useful for someone else down the road be it someone with a newer Chevy Colorado or someone looking for solar/battery details which, of course, is very frequent on WTW. I know that for myself, despite this...

I picked up a 120W flexible panel, but did not want to stick it to the roof without some sort of air gap. I decided to VHB the panel to twin wall polycarbonate sheet that I reinforced a bit with aluminum C channel on the sides. So far so good, I went to West Texas to visit my mother and hit...

OK, I know that a solar panel inclined to a determinable angle is more efficient than a panel laying flat. I know that a panel that tracks the path of the sun during the day is more efficient than a panel laying flat, therefore, a panel that is inclined and tracks the sun is probably the most...

I have just received my new Hawk shell and have some questions about wiring. 1) what are the solar plugs/port actually connected to? Should I be able to plug in a portable panel that has a controller and be able to charge the Hawk Battery? 2) I have a Victron 700 battery monitor that I would...

I am thinking of attaching semi-flexible solar panels (Suaoki, 100 W see: https://www.amazon.com/SunPower-Flexible-Connector-Charging-Compatibility/dp/B01DXYNGA0/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t) via tape to roof of new Four Wheel Camper. I live in Southwest and am concerned about heat degrading...

We've decided on most of the items for the build sheet for our 21 but one of the items I'm considering is having two solar panels installed. I've been told it can be done but we won't be able to get the Jack TV antenna. That's okay with us since watching TV is not that important to us. I've...

Terrapin and some others have posted about electrical problems with their refrigerators (http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/12329-attention-a-electrical-sleuths/). I added some comments, but I also did not find much on WtW about how to pick solar panel wattage and battery amp hours, so I...

You folks have been kind and patient on some of my other queries so here goes: Sioux and I bought our Flatbed Hawk last year thinking I would "add" solar. Not realistic since I literally failed my high school electricity class 45 years ago. And I've successfully navigated life since without...

Hi All, I have a few questions about electrical systems I was hoping some people with expereince could offer advice on. I am somewhat experienced with basic electricity, only in a sense that I have a multimeter, know how to use it, and can handle V=IR On my redo...

Costco has 100W Grape Solar panels for sale, and they have them $10 off right now. The $139 price includes shipping. I have one of these and am considering another. They're GREAT ! ! ! (Tony the Tiger voice there)

Hi All, I picked up a 2014 Raven in February that does not have the Yakima Tracks installed on the roof. I just bought a Renogy 100W panel along with some Yakima Tracks and planned to have Rack Attack install the tracks, to which the panel would be mounted (the wiring is already there). After...