Yes, you can use the Redarc 200 watt solar panel with your RV that is pre-wired for solar, but you would not be able to use just the Solar Panel # RED86VR. Solar panels require a charge controller to regulate the battery charge so you would need to get the panel and the controller in one, with the following part number:
- Redarc Portable Solar Panel with Solar Charge Controller - 200 Watt Solar Panel # RED75VR
The # RED75VR will work with a pre-wired RV, but you will need an adapter for... view full answer...
The words solar ready unfortunately mean different things in the RV world. It could mean that you have everything needed but the panels or it could mean that you just have an access plate on your RV's roof or something in between those. I have included a help article that touches on the different possible things "solar ready" could mean. But, the best way to know exactly what you have in place, is to contact the RV manufacturer and ask what is included in their solar prep.
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There are a few different brands when it comes to solar power so I recommend finding out exactly which brand of equipment is installed on your RV. You may have an 2-pin XLR style plug in on your camper which would allow you to easily plug in the Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 130 Watt Solar Panel Item # 34282730 which comes will a solar controller. If you find it is a different type of port you can still use the # 34282730 as it comes with multiple connections... view full answer...
Based on the brochure for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker it appears your RV only comes with a connector on the side of the RV for a portable panel from Zamp. You can still check your roof to verify if you have a Entry Plate # 34273840 as I have seen occasions where parts installed on an RV do not always match the information in the brochure.
I recommend installing the Go Power Overlander Solar Charging System with Digital Solar Controller # GP39MR as a starting point for adding solar.... view full answer...
The Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel Expansion # GP76FR was designed to expand DuraLite solar kits or to be used with the Go Power DuraCUBE Portable Power Station # GP82RR. If that is what you have, then this kit will work well.
The Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel Expansion # GP76FR kit will need the 2-Wire Trailer Adapter for Go Power Portable Solar Kits # GP72VR to work with the Go Power RV SAE Port for Portable Solar Panels # GP49QR and Extension Cable for Go Power Portable... view full answer...
So there are a couple really good options for solar panels for the roof of your RV for all types of elements, depending on the power you need. For both wind and all weather, I highly recommend rigid panels over flex panels to resist the wind. And for a controller, an MPPT is necessary, particularly if you are in colder weather, as this type of controller is much more efficient and optimizes the charge your batteries get. Here are the options for you:
- 200 Amp Hours of AGM/100 Amp Hours... view full answer...
Yes, you can add an additional flexible 110 watt panel to your system. While the 30 amp controller of the Go Power Flex kit part # 34272628 can only accommodate one power and ground cable, the solar panels themselves can connect to each other on top of the RV to then supply the power of multiple panels on that one set of power cables. view full answer...
In order to have multiple solar panels provide trickle re-charging to an array of RV batteries you need to have a controller that can manage the output from the panels. My contact at Go Power! said that most 100 watt solar panels output 20 volts and this is simply to much for 12V and 6V batteries even if multiple ones are wired together. A controller like # 34280503 is essential for ensuring the panels' output is stepped down to the appropriate voltage/current to prevent overcharging.
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It is a very common misconception that you can directly power your RV and appliances directly with solar power. Solar power is harnessed to charge your battery bank and the battery bank is used to run your RV and appliances.
The first step is to figure out how much power you'll be consuming in a day to ensure you have the correct size battery bank. Once you know how much you're using in a day you'll be able to choose the correct size solar panel system to recharge your battery bank. For... view full answer...
Thanks for that photo, and I checked with Go Power and you will need a solar panel compatible with your Go Power Solar on The Side, from Go Power. I verified with them that the panel you will need to connect to this is the panel you mentioned as it is designed to plug into that port:
- Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 100 Watt # GP66FR
I have added a link below to a video review for you to check out as well if you'd like to take a look. view full answer...
I believe you are asking if the Go Power Overlander Expansion Kit - 200 Watt Solar Panel # 34282182 will work with the Go Power PWM Solar Charge Controller # GP72RR, which is a 30 amp controller, and the answer to that is yes it will. It comes with everything needed to add the panel to your system.
Overall, this is compatible with a number of Go Power solar charging systems:
- Go Power Solar Elite Charging System - 380 Watt Solar Panels - 2,000 Watt Inverter Charger # 34282184
- Go Power... view full answer...
Yes, the Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller, # 34282730 that you linked to is a 130 Watt system that includes the controller and everything required for use with a Go Power pre-wired RV. This is a 10-Amp PWM solar controller that adjusts the panel output for a quick, consistent multistage smart charge profile.
Please note the linked product review video below.
And if you want the option of moving the panel further out from the camper, we have the Extension... view full answer...
Yes, the Goal Zero Boulder 100 Briefcase Solar Panel - 100 Watts, part # 287-32408, will work with your motorhome with the addition of the Goal Zero 10 Amp Solar Charge Controller with Battery Terminal Connections for Boulder Solar Panels, part # GZ79YR. Your solar panel will not hook directly to your batteries. It will connect to the charge controller. Having a multi-meter, part # PT89ZR, handy will make connecting your solar panel and charge controller easier.
I have included product... view full answer...
Yes, the Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller # GP66FR works with Zamp solar plugs. It comes with XLR-style and SAE solar plugs, which work with RVs that are pre-wired for solar, including Zamp solar ports. view full answer...
Starting with the batteries, lithium RV batteries typically have a limit of 4 when paralleled together so you'll want to double check with the manufacturer of what limitations they have and adjust your setup accordingly to have them properly function.
Solar charge controllers like the one included in the Go Power Overlander Solar Charging System with Digital Solar Controller - 200 Watt Solar Panel # 34282181 can be wired together in parallel to increase the capacity and allow for more... view full answer...
Solar panel systems will typically have a charge controller and run directly to the battery and should not be wired into the Progressive Dynamics Power Center # PD4060K. The # PD4060K converter reads the charge level of the battery and adjusts the charge it's sending to it so it would be compatible with solar panels also sending power to the battery without issue. You wouldn't need to do anything extra for them to both charge the battery. view full answer...
We don't currently offer extensions compatible with the OptiMate Solar Duo Portable Solar Panel with Controller - 10 Watt Solar Panel # MA69JR. For the panel to charge both batteries they would just need to be wired in parallel.
To make your life easier I recommend going with the Go Power Eco Solar Charging System with Digital Solar Controller - 20 Watt Solar Panel # 34273837. This solar panel comes with 25' long connectors and has multiple sizes of extensions. This panel doesn't come... view full answer...
Systems with a 30 amp solar charge controller or lower are run parallel while systems with a higher amp solar charge controller can be run in series or series parallel. The Go Power Solar Extreme Charging System - 570 Watt Solar Panels - 3,000 Watt Inverter Charger Item # 34282185 you linked to has a 30 amp solar charge controller so it will be3 wired in parallel. view full answer...
Even though your Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger # PD4575K18LS8 has a charger for the batteries, you will still need a solar panel charge controller with your solar array to manage the solar panel power that is coming in. I confirmed this with my contact at Progressive Dynamics.
So something like the 550 Watt system # 34275012 that we carry, you'll still want to connect all of the equipment and then ultimately connect the solar... view full answer...
The Progressive Dynamics # PD9270 which is typically part of a power center can indeed be used with a solar panel system. The solar panel controller would be wired to the battery which is also wired into the power center/converter as shown in the provided diagram.
I hope that's helpful. If you click the provided link, you can see a product description video featuring the # PD9270 Converter/Charger. view full answer...
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