Pls define "solar ready" in terms of RV industry

[CopilotCompanio]

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 inverter? Does it imply there is a visual panel for managing & monitoring all of the above? Is the definition standard in the industry or does it vary by manufacturer?

Thanks, in advance, for your replies.

/CC

[Old-Biscuit]

Trackrig wrote:
It means they ran two undersized wires down from the roof to someplace near the batteries. It's more of marketing gimmick than anything else. Usually their solar ready means you can install 100W to maybe 200W and use their wiring. You'll still have to install a small controller which will still require some hole drilling and additional wires being installed.

Bill

That is EXACTLY what 'solar ready' option was on my 5th wheel

[red31]

http://www.zampsolar.com/rv-solar-kits/solar-ready-rv-solar-kit-srrv/

[Trackrig]

It means they ran two undersized wires down from the roof to someplace near the batteries. It's more of marketing gimmick than anything else. Usually their solar ready means you can install 100W to maybe 200W and use their wiring. You'll still have to install a small controller which will still require some hole drilling and additional wires being installed.

Bill