160-watt solar battery charger? Opinions?

If it's a factory install, maybe they could add a second panel for a little more amperage "oomph", since they're going to be up on the roof and running cables anyway. Might not be that much more if it can be done.
Wouldn't hurt to inquire?

Enjoy your "new to you" rig. :C

The cost is a consideration, but a class c has been on the wife's wish list for a very long time. She has been patient, but every year the entry steps and steps to the cab-over get a little steeper. I can do semi advanced southern engineering, but in that this is her dream coach, this time I would leave it to more capable hands.

Adding the solar seems like a good plan, I guess I needed a little affirmation to just do it.

Thank you for the replies.

You should see the retail prices on ZAMP solar panels.
Standard pricing a little over $1/watt? Give or take?
The best number I could find at retail in Michigan on a ZAMP 100W flex panel and cable w/connector, was $6/watt.
Outrageous.

Would you mind running down to Bend, OR, and grabbing me one at factory wholesale pricing? Thanks. :B

A 160w panel here costs about $180 US, and a controller for that would be under $50. Some wires for pick a number $30 ? so WAG for do it yourself (no shipping) is $260. And everything is cheaper in the States besides.

People on here in the past have been quoted for such a simple solar installation at a dealer's or as a factory option at well over a thousand dollars. Crazy! :(

I've been truck camping the last 8 years, don't use a generator when boondocking, I don't currently have solar. If I get the Class C, I hope to boondock frequently.

DC

Go for it. Anything is better than nothing, when it comes to off grid power. Even if it only hits your batteries with between 5 and 10 amps, it might be the difference between topped up and "almost there".
Just my opinion.:)

I think we all know what used means. Solar is for when you're camping sans hookups. How much of that do you plan on doing? So I guess this is a panel on the roof?

"Used" is a standard description to denote "previously owned, not new". Factory option as the device will be installed at the Coach House factory, and is offered as an add on when built new, or optioned to be installed at factory some later date...
I can't add much as to why I called it a "solar battery charger" other than to say that is it's intended function.
More is often better; 160 watt is all that is offered.

Dry Creek

Not clear on "factory installed option" on a used RV. Generally having it installed would cost a lot compared with just buying 160w worth of solar yourself and doing your own installation (or have it as a portable solar set)

Whatever, yes, 160w would be a good addition. Two 160s would be even better! Or a single 320. Somewhere in the 300s would keep gen use way down. But keep the gen ready for those several overcast days in a row when solar is no use.

I'm not sure how 'used' and factory option go together. Anyway...

What exactly is a 160 watt battery charger? A panel and controller? 160w isn't much, depending on your use.