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CopilotCompanio
Explorer
Oct 20, 2016

Pls define "solar ready" in terms of RV industry

Does this mean there's a place to plug in a solar panel & they've run cable to the battery bank? Does it imply there is a trickle charger? Does this phrase imply the coach is equipped with an invert...
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dougrainer
Nomad
Oct 21, 2016
1. It means that they ran the 2 wires from the battery area to the roof area
2. It means that they ran the wires from the battery area to a spot on an inside wall and then ran 2 more wires up to the roof. This spot is for the Controller if used.
3. It can mean wiring for anything from trickle charge for the batteries to a LARGE charger type solar which they will run 8 to 12 gauge wiring depending on what they felt they wanted to offer.
4. It all depends on the OEM and your particular RV. Doug

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