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jdc1
Explorer II
Feb 11, 2020

Finally added the solar Next up, water storage

I took 1-1/2 hours out of my day to add solar to the 5th wheel. 100 watts. Hardest part was deciding where to mount the controller and how to run the wires to the batteries.
Next I'll be looking for a way to add more water storage. 40 gallons in a 26 footer just isn't enough.

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  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Feb 11, 2020
    ramyankee wrote:
    it is a Furrion and think it is only 50 amp.
    50 watts. A 50a panel would be a monster.
  • ramyankee's avatar
    ramyankee
    Explorer
    Feb 11, 2020
    Debating solar. The one panel that Open Range sells, think it is a Furrion and think it is only 50 amp. Is the plug on say an Open Range a generic plug so most any panel will connect? For an example the panels from Harbor Freight.
    Thank you...
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Feb 11, 2020
    100 watts won't be enough either, unless your power usage is very low. Carry extra water in the tow vehicle and pump it in.
  • ppine's avatar
    ppine
    Explorer II
    Feb 11, 2020
    How long are you going out there for? Water weighs around 8.3 pounds per gallon. Train your crew to use less water as an alternative.

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