Expert Answers about GMC RV Solar Panels

• Adding Solar Panels From Different Manufacturers
• 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.
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• Is There a Diode in the Circuit to the RV Auxiliary Power
• No, there is not a diode in the circuit feeding the RV Auxiliary power. It sounds to me that you are wanting to use the solar panels on your RV to maintain the charge on your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. You will not be able to use the solar panels to charge the battery on your truck. Unless you used the solar panels to power your RV and plugged a charger like the CTEK MULTI US 7002 12-Volt Universal Battery Charger # CTEK56353 into your RV outlet. If you are concerned about your RV draining...
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• Can Go Power Solar Panel Kit 34282610 Withstand Harsh Weather
• The solar panels in the Go Power Solar Kit # 34282610 are designed to withstand the elements after being installed on your RV roof. This complete system is capable of delivering over 200-watts of power with full midday sun.
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• Determining the Correct Solar Panel Kit for Off-Grid Use
• The correct Solar package for you is going to depend on what your goals are and how much power you are using. I have included a help article that digs into calculating how much power you are using and what system is right for your wants/needs. I have also included a help article that goes over installing a solar panel system so you can have a better understanding of that process. With you mentioning being off-grid, the Go Power Solar Extreme Charging System # 34282185 is going to be a great...
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• Recomended Solar Panel Setup for 2018 Keystone Springdale BH 240BHWE
• 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...
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• Can Go Power Solar Elite System be Expanded & Are Lithium Batteries Worth It
• 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...
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• Solar Powered Roof Vent for Cargo Trailer
• I have a solution for you, it is a smaller fan unit but we have an item that will function in the way you are looking for. The MaxxFan Mini Plus Manual RV Roof Vent, # MA00-03851 that you linked to needs a fairly stable power supply of 12 VDC and draws slightly less than 2 amps to operate. Wiring directly to solar panel will not support this as the power will fluctuate greatly and eventually damage the electronics in the in the fan. To operate, you need a stable 12 VDC power supply from...
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• Will 2.5-Watt Solar Charger Work With Two RV Batteries
• The 2.5-Watt Solar Battery Charger # PTW2997 will be able to charge a pair of 12 volt RV batteries but the issue is it can take quite some time due to the minimal output. The best option by far is the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 25 Amp # 331-BCDC1225D which will allow you to charge your auxiliary batteries from a solar panel or your vehicle battery. I have added links to video reviews for you to check out as well.
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• How to Deter Theft of Portable Solar Panels
• 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...
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• Does 7-Pin Adapter For Go Power Portable Solar Kit Require Solar Controller
• 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.
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• Can Solar Power Be Used For Powering a Gaming PC and Washer/Dryer On a Jayco Eagle RV?
• While you could add enough solar power with the Solar Kit # 34282184, some additional Panels # 34282182 and Batteries # GP99QR. This is only typically going to provide enough power to run your smaller electronics and your PC. The larger appliances like a washer/dryer and air conditioner just draw so much power you would need to have a large battery bank with several batteries and a large solar array to provide enough power for everything. It is more reasonable to use a Generator # CH44FR...
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• Solar Controller for Go Power Solar Extreme Charging System with Additional Panel(s)
• 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...
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• Go Power Solar Panel Recommendations For A 2020 Thor Quantum Class C Motorhome
• 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...
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• Expanding Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller
• 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...
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• Can 200 Watt Solar Panel be Added to System
• 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...
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• Can 570 Watt Go Power Overlander Solar Charging System Tilt Solar Panels
• There is; all you need is the following mounting kit and you can tilt the solar panels of the 570 watt Go Power Overlander Solar Charging System # GP99MR: - Adjustable Mount Kit # 34244034 This will let you tilt the solar panels up to 75 degrees so when the sun is lower in the sky in the morning or evening, the panels will be able to fully absorb more energy than if they were facing straight up.
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• Are Any Other Components Needed To Operate The Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel
• 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...
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• What Is Needed To Run An RV Air Conditioner System With A 2000 Watt Inverter
• An RV air conditioner system is going to pull roughly 100 amps per hour so you wouldn't be able to run it long enough with your current battery bank. RV solar unfortunately isn't at a point where it would replenish the battery bank fast enough to maintain the draw that your AC would put on it. You would need a much larger battery bank, a lot more solar panels, and peak weather conditions to accomplish what you're wanting. The only way you'd really be able to boondock and still run your...
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• Can Ventline Vanair Trailer Roof Vent Be Connected To Solar Panel
• I called my contact at Ventline and asked about part # VP-543SP. The fan is made of plastic. They said typically a solar panel is used to charge a 12V battery and the fan would then draw the power from the battery. This fan draws only 1-1/2 amps so there is very little demand on a battery. We do offer a solar panel, part # TLA7713. My contact said you would not be able to hook it directly to the fan for the power source. Even though the fan draws only 1-1/2 amps, the wattage needed to...
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• Can Go Power Portable Solar Panel System be Locked to Camper Trailer to Deter Theft
• 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,...
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