You will still need a solar controller when using the 7-Pin Trailer Adapter for Go Power Portable Solar Kits # 34270357.
So it won't replace a solar controller it will actually plug right into it (via your 7-way) when using a portable solar panel like the Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 130 Watt Solar Panel # 34282730 or 200 Watt Solar Panel # 34282610. view full answer...
The panels we sell all come in kits with the solar controller included so you won't be able to get just the panel. The Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 130 Watt Solar Panel Item # 34282730 is a great choice because it will allow you to park in the shade and place the panel in the sun to allow for max output. It doesn't have MC4 connections but has four different adapters that will run from its solar controller to your battery. There is also an Extension Cable... view full answer...
The Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller # GP66FR is a portable system that comes with everything you need to connect directly to the battery. It comes with a variety of different connectors so you'll most likely be able to plug right into the connector on your trailer if it's an SAE or XLR-style connection. The solar charge controller that's wired to the panel will control the output of solar power to the battery so nothing else would really be needed.
If... view full answer...
You can charge a motorcycle battery with the Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller, # GP66FR. This is a 100 Watt, lightweight, portable solar charging system that provides DC power to charge batteries. Please note the attached product review video. view full answer...
Yes, there is room for expansion. The Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller, # 34282729 has a 90 watt solar panel that puts out a max of 4.4 amps but the included solar controller can accept an input up to 10 amps. So you can add an additional panel while still using the same controller.
However, be aware that you can use more than one controller too. For example, one solar panel or group of panels, connected to a solar controller can feed a charge to a battery... view full answer...
I spoke with Go Power and they confirmed you can in fact combine more than one Go Power Portable Solar Panel # 34282610 but they would all have to go through one controller which would require some modification to the wiring.
However, they also confirmed that with their new Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller # GP66FR you can daisy chain up to three solar panels # GP66FR to give you 300W.
I have included some media on these systems to give you further... view full answer...
Yes, you will need to increase the capability of your solar controller to add panels to this system. The Go Power Solar Extreme Charging System, # 34282185 has a total of 570 Watts, 190 watts and 9.3 amps per panel under optimum conditions and paired with and a 30-Amp PWM solar controller. Adding a 4th panel will increase the output, under optimum conditions, to slightly more than 37 amps which is above the rating of the kits controller.
If you want to add the Go Power Overlander Expansion... view full answer...
That's an interesting question and there is an option to add some security to the Go Power Portable Solar System with Digital Solar Controller # 34282730.
What you an do is use a cable lock to secure one of the legs of the solar panels to, for example, a leg of one of the jacks on your camper. Most theft is really based on opportunity so if someone sees a heavy-duty cable lock around the solar panels, they are going to keep right on going.
I strongly recommend a Master Lock cable lock,... view full answer...
From the attached image, you have what looks to be an SAE solar plug, a DC connector. This is most likely connected to your battery bank, I suggest you trace the wires.
If this does not go through a charge controller, you will need to have one in addition to the solar panels. I recommend the 200 Watt Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller, # 34282610. This portable solar charging system lets you place the solar panel where you need it for maximum sunlight. The... view full answer...
Since you're not using it extensively, a portable solar array will be perfectly fine and allow your batteries to stay charged for lights and music. A great option would be the Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 130 Watt Solar Panel # 34282730. view full answer...
Duracell Power Source Portable Power Station # DU67FR uses a Anderson style plug like the Go Power Solar System # 34282610 uses. Typically you get a cord like this with your solar panels. The HPP connector and the Anderson Connectors are practically the same but the Anderson port is two horizontal ports as the HPP is a two vertical ports. view full answer...
The Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller, # 34282729 is equipped with a 10 amp ATC fuse. As inexpensive and easily acquired these fuses are, I would recommend having one on hand in case it is needed. If you are boondocking and blow a fuse, best to be prepared. view full answer...
There isn't anything out there that's going to prevent theft of a Portable Solar System like # 34282610. The best you can do is try to make it as hard as possible for a potential thief to steal the panels, but if someone is determined, they can and will steal pretty much anything.
Most people use cable locks to secure their solar panels. The best option for that I believe is the ToyLok Retractable Cable Lock with Padlock # LC337120. You can mount the box on your trailer and find a suitable... view full answer...
If you currently have the 165 Watts Furrion Solar Panel, # FR73SR installed that will have different connections than what Zamp products use. However, if the Zamp solar panel you have is their 160 portable unit, you simply connect using its solar controller instead of connecting to the existing roof mounted system and Furrion solar controller. You can have more than one solar controller supplying a battery bank. view full answer...
You can indeed use the solar panel/charger while you're storing the camper. The Go Power # 34282730 Portable Solar System with Digital Solar Controller incorporates a smart charger in the controller that prevents overcharging. It will adjust the power as needed to keep your batteries charged. I've linked to a product video for you. view full answer...
Yes, the Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller # GP66FR is compatible with your pre-wired ZAMP port on your trailer, and you will not need any additional adapters.
You may also want to check the polarity of your Zamp plug as they have been known to wire things backwards. I have included an FAQ that goes into a bit more detail on this.
For your Jackery 500 it is not recommended to bypass the included charge controller however this panel does has both an... view full answer...
There's a lot here, so let's go ahead and take these one by one, yes you can still use a plug-in portable solar kit, and as far as lithium batteries, their cost can be justified, but it's hard to give a blanket statement about worth. Their value comes from the fact that you get more life out of them per use, and they last longer. For example, let's take the Go Power AGM RV Battery - 100 Amp Hour # 34276285 vs. the Go Power Lithium RV Battery - 100 Amp Hour # 34282738.
The AGM battery can... view full answer...
I reached out to Go Power, who supplies most of our solar equipment, and they said a new solar controller is not necessarily needed for a 200 amp hour lithium battery.
They said newer controllers should have a lithium profile charging option, but even if it does not, older controllers with the AGM profile will still charge the battery, but it may not top it off. So if your current controller has a lithium profile you are good, otherwise I do recommend a controller designed for use with... view full answer...
Your 2014 Rockwood Mini Lite 2306 is not going to have any type of charge controller in the 7-way wiring. When connected to your tow vehicle your vehicle charging system is regulating the amount of voltage generated which is sent to the vehicle battery and your trailer battery.
It sounds like you are wanting to use a portable solar panel like the Go Power # 34282730 to charge the battery either while it is in storage or if you are camping off-grid with no power. These panels will have... view full answer...
Solar panels are designed to work with specific systems, and they can be added so long as you have a certain set-up. What we offer are Go Power panels, and the closest we carry to 200 watts is the Go Power Overlander Expansion Kit - 190 Watt Solar Panel # 34282182.
This kit can be added to the following systems:
Solar Elite - 380 Watt (34282184)
Weekender ISW - 190 Watt (34282183)
Solar AE-6 All Electric - 1,140 Watt (342-75011)
Solar Flex - 500 Watt (34275012)
Solar Flex - 200 Watt... view full answer...
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