Solar Panel Recommendation for 2018 Keystone Sprinter

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I have a 2018 Keystone Sprinter that is pre-wired for solar hookup. 1st- I am new to this, so what will run with the solar panels? Will I have to purchase a inverter for both TVs? I know I will have to run my Fridge on gas, and will have to use a generator for the Air Conditioner. What portable solar panels do you recommend?

asked by: Cindy

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Expert Reply:

So typically trailers like yours will have a battery that the inverter can draw power from when the generator isn't running. What the solar panel can do is help keep that battery topped off. If your 2018 Keystone Sprinter is already wired for a solar panel this should already all be taken care of and all you need to do is pick out the best panel for your needs/budget.

One great option is the Go Power Retreat Solar Charging System with Digital Solar Controller # 34272635 which was designed for mounting on the roof of a camper just like yours. I attached a review video for the kit as well as a picture of it installed for you to check out too.

For more of a portable style that you can place wherever you want for best sun access we have the part # 34282730 instead. This is something you'd have to set up every time you wanted to use it.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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Hey Sean! As long as you don't have anything placing a draw on the Bright Way Solar Battery Charger #BRW54FR, and the 4-6 hours of sunlight is unrestricted then this kit will be just fine for keeping your Group 24 battery topped off.

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Part #PTW2997 works great for charging your breakaway battery when the trailer is not in use. This product is easy to hook up and fairly inexpensive compared to the price of a new battery. I strongly recommend this product. We do not carry any…

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To charge the battery in the Engager Trailer BreakAway Kit, #20099, you can attach the wire from the 12 volt circuit on the trailer side 7-Way (1 oclock position on the back of the trailer side 7-Way where the wires attach) to the input wire on the…

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The purpose of a diode is to stop the back flow of electricity. I can honestly say I have never heard of someone wanting to run a charge line from the trailer battery to the vehicle battery but I'm sure it would be possible. That said, when you…

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The 2.5-Watt Solar Battery Charger #PTW2997 cannot remain connected while the engine is running. The installation instructions from the manufacturer (which are attached) state "CAUTION: Disconnect the solar battery charger from automotive 12 V…

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Answer 7

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The Superwinch S7500 Trailer Winch #SW1475201 is designed to have more of a "universal" style for mounting and may require some adaption for installation because it does not have a typical mounting pattern. The Superwinch S7500 Trailer…

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Answer 9

I pulled up the owners manual of your 2016 Chevy Colorado and only the 4WD models that have a neutral and 4WD low setting can be flat towed. Yours cannot be flat towed.

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