Solar Panel Kit for 2003 Tiffin Allegro Motorhome to Power AC Unit and Charge Batteries

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I have a 2003 Tiffin Allegro motorhome that plugs into 50 amp service. What size solar panel system would I need to not only change the batteries but also be able to run the air conditioner?

asked by: Karl H

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If you wanted ability to power an AC unit mostly off of solar panel as well as charge batteries plus other electric accessories as well you'd need a setup with a lot of wattage like our Go Power Solar AE-6 All Electric System with 2 MPPT Solar Controllers # 342-75011 which is rated for 1,140 watts.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The 550-watt Go Power Solar Flex Kit with Digital Controller #34275012 can be expanded to increase its capacity to 1000 watts. I confirmed this with my contacts at Go Power. You would simply purchase two of the 550-watt kits #34275012 and link their…

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In order to achieve 350+ watts of solar energy you would need a larger battery bank as you would overload the solar controller with only two batteries. The Go Power Solar Flex Charging System part #34275012 for example provides 550 watts of solar…

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When using the Go Power Solar All-Electric Kit #342-75011 that you referenced a minimum of 6 batteries is recommended for the battery bank. To maximum usage and performance of this system you will want to use 6-8 batteries. I have attached a diagram…

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In order to hook up a 200ah lipro battery to the panel with a charge controller and then that to a 3000w inverter without draining the battery on first use, you need to have at least 400 watts of solar power. That is the general rule of thumb when…

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I spoke with Go Power, and they let me know that yes you can absolutely use the Go Power Solar Flex Charging System with MPPT Solar Controller #34275012 with your two 200Ah AGM batteries. This kit is a great option for off-grid camping that is made…

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Adding the Go Power Solar AE-6 All Electrical System #342-75011 to your existing setup will certainly provide much more charging power for your existing (and additional) 12V batteries. Go Power actually recommends a minimum of 6 batteries for ideal…

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The Go Power Solar AE-6, #342-75011 has 6 panels (190 watts each) that can put out up to 10.1 amps or more for each panel, and there is an expansion kit available. You can add one, or a couple, of the 190 Watt Go Power Overlander Expansion Kits,…

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In order to take full advantage of the Go Power Solar AE-6 All Electric System part #342-75011 you will need a battery bank with at least a 600 Ah (Amp Hour) capacity. This will hold true whether you have lithium ion or lead acid etc batteries. In…

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Answer 9

A lot of this depends on how much power your refrigerator uses and the size of your battery. I'll also add that you're likely not going to be able to accomplish running the fridge completely on solar power with only 1 battery and you're…

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You can live and run your AC even off a solar power system if you have a large enough battery backup system, but I also recommend having a generator on hand. The Go Power Solar AE-4 All Electric System with MPPT Solar Controller - 760 Watt Solar…

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Answer 11

The Go Power Solar AE-6 All Electric System with 2 MPPT Solar Controllers #342-75011 that you referenced is the exact kit you are going to want to help save on electricity on your RV. This kit comes with 6 panels which can provide up to 1,140 watts…

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Answer 12

The solar panel kit we offer that puts out the highest amount of wattage is the Go Power part #342-75011 that you referenced which has 6 panels and can put out 1,140 watts. Running your AC units off of a battery that was connected to this solar panel…

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