Can Solar Power Be Used For Powering a Gaming PC and Washer/Dryer On a Jayco Eagle RV?

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Hi there! Im looking at purchasing a 2021 Jayco Eagle RV and using it full time for a year or more. I would like to run it entirely on solar, including a gaming PC with a 100watt power source and eventually a small washer/dryer combo. Is it possible to add enough solar to run all of this equipment solely on solar and, if so, what would you recommend? Thanks!

asked by: Brian I

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Helpful Expert Reply:

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 to provide power when needing to power your larger appliances.

I linked a helpful article at the bottom of the page that will help you understand solar capabilities along with our solar calculator to help you understand how much you will need.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

For the wattage you are looking for the Go Power Solar Extreme Charging System #34282185 would work really well. It has three panels but the wattage output is 3,000 watts running and 4,800 watts surge and comes with the converter and install…

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Answer 2

I recommend replacing your Progressive Dynamics 1000 Watt Inverter #PD94FR with the Go Power Industrial Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger #34280055. This will allow you to select the correct charging profile for sealed/gel, AGM, flooded/wet cell, and…

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Answer 3

Hey Cory, thanks for reaching out! The Replacement Support Leg #TH33VK is for the 8-1/2" long Thule HideAway awnings which is what I believe will be a better match than the part #TH48VK you referenced, which is for a 10' long…

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I checked with the manufacturer for you, and the 12V, 10.7 Cu Ft Everchill RV Refrigerator w/ Freezer #EV77FR needs 160 Watts and two group 27 batteries for constant use. Keep in mind that power is only for the fridge though and not all your other…

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The Go Power Solar Elite Charging System #34282184 you referenced can provide you with power but it may not produce enough to replace a generator. You will need to also use a deep cell battery with this kit but it can give you basically…

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For a 30-Amp service RV with the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger, #PD4045KA installed, I recommend the 1,000 Watts - 12V Progressive Dynamics Pure Sine Wave Inverter w/ Transfer Switch & Remote,…

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For a 3,000 watt inverter like the #34275013 it's recommended to use 1 or 0 AWG between it and the panel. Solid or stranded is fine.

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I checked with Go Power, and the recommended size of the battery bank to use with the Go Power Solar Elite Charging System - 380 Watt Solar Panels - 2,000 Watt Inverter Charger #34282184 is four batteries, as you can see by the accompanying cut out I…

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If your current wiring is actually DC and not AC power and meets the minimum wire gauge requirements (pictured below) then you should be able to reuse your current wiring to power the Everchill RV Refrigerator w/ Freezer #EV77FR.

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