Options to Keep a 6,000 Btu Window A/C Unit Running in a Trailer If the Power Goes Out

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Solar contingency plan to keep pets safe during a power outage affecting other AC units while away at work. My question is to confirm that system 34282125 is appropriately sized only to operate a GE 6,000BTU window air conditioner. 115V, 15 amps 535 wattage rating. I plan for no other appliances to run at the same time. I don’t plan on using the system as a battery backup system or connecting to the RV in any way. I have three areas for panels, 2X7, 3X6foot and 7X9. I believe I can squeeze in a fourth panel on my 38foot 5th wheel. I am on a 30amp circuit presently and the park is not upgrading part of my contingency plan. The roof area is shown in the attached two photographs. Your thoughts. Thanks,

asked by: Cecil G

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The Go Power Solar Extreme Charging System # 34282185 system paired with an 800 hour lithium battery bank will get you approximately a half day of run time for your 6,000 Btu window a/c unit. So while it is possible to run for emergency situations, it is not going to be an ideal situation. Especially from a cost perspective.

Your best option would be to get a generator system that has an auto on feature when power is lost. Or you could go with the solar option to buy you enough time to get home and get a generator like the Champion 6,250-Watt Portable Inverter Generator # CH64FR up and running.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Answer 1

Yes, you can use the Go Power Overlander Expansion Kit #34282182 to add-onto your current Go Power Solar Extreme Charging System #34282185. I have attached a few videos for you to check out as well.

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Answer 2

While solar power is very helpful for RVing off the grid, they aren't quite at a level to power everything unless you install a whole farm worth of panels. Solar power isn't directly powering your appliances, but instead just recharging your…

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Answer 3

Hi Donald, Yes, a higher amperage charger, like the #GP76QR (30 amp), would be able to provide a faster recharge for your battery bank than a 10 amp controller like the #34280503. When adding in the second battery you'll want to wire it in…

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Yes you'd easily be safe to add another Go Power Overlander Expansion Kit #34282182 to your GoPower setup that has a 30 amp controller. You'd be close to the max amperage but you'd be under the 30 amps pretty easily even if they were at…

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Answer 5

The Torklift Battery Mounting Box part #TLA7708R or #TLA7700L that you referenced can mount to the brackets you have on your trailer as there are several holes on the bottom of the box that you can use to run bolts through to then attach to your…

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Answer 6

The Air Lift LoadLifter 7500 XL Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle #AL57595 you were looking at is confirmed to fit your 2018 Ram 3500 but does not include an on-board compressor. For a compatible compressor I recommend the Air Lift QuickShot Compressor…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Ultimate Air Helper Springs part #AL88399 will fit your 2018 Ford F-350 with most above bed base rails. The reason for this is because the air springs install underneath the frame rails whereas the brackets for most…

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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