Solar Panel Add-on

I was reading on someone's idea of mounting solar panel on hinges just above the windows of the coach. These could be raised up after you get setup and give you sun tracking maybe. The area around the windows seems to be a good place for portable and movable panels maybe... In travel mode the panels would cover down over the outside of the windows. Once you get setup then they will act like an awning for the window...

Thought that was a pretty idea if you looking for additional room to mount some additional panels....

Roy Ken

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Or if you add an MPPT controller you might be able to add three panels, pairs in series for 24 volts, and leave original wiring intact.

The controller change is an easy swap. Most of the work is in running the cables if you need to go bigger, which you very likely will have to if you want max efficiency.

Thanks 2oldman. I need to get better informed on the solar. I found the controller but not sure how robust it is yet. Is it an easy thing to upgrade the controller. Like remove and replace? Does wiring gauge change with increased amps/volts?

Sure, but your controller (and wiring) must be able to handle the increased amperage if parallel, voltage if series.