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Out of State Purchase - Private Party
Hey all.....looking for advice on how to handle an out of state purchase. We're in California - coach is for sale by a private party near Dallas, TX. I definitely understand the importance of a professional inspection and will have that done. But as far as logistics involving transportation, transfer of funds, financing, etc.,etc.. Anyone do this type of deal recently? How'd it work out?4.1KViews0likes16CommentsRe: Who can help me pick out a 600 watt solar sytem?
Crushedstang50 wrote: This kit is usually about $850 on amazon but is on sale for $530 right now. Buy two more panels to get you to the 600 watts and your good. I have been watching it for almost a year on amazon. This is the cheapest I have seen it. Renogy 400 Watt 12 Volt Off Grid Solar Premium Kit with Monocrystalline Solar Panel and 40A MPPT Rover Controller/Mounting Z Brackets/MC4 Adaptor Kit/Tray Cables Fuse set /MC4 fuse https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CTKT56Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_taa_yO3kEb039328N Hopefully the link works......I have not posted a link before! Thanks.....I see it at $570.708Views0likes0CommentsRe: Who can help me pick out a 600 watt solar sytem?
mromberg wrote: IAMICHABOD wrote: I know this is not what you asked for but I thought I might throw it out there.On of our members,a moderator, had a system installed by This Guy and was very pleased with what he got. The price is a bit over your budget but that is the installed price. Link to the thread mentioned here I'll give it a read. This looks promising. I sent the guy an email as his installed prices seem fair.708Views0likes0CommentsRe: Who can help me pick out a 600 watt solar sytem?
theoldwizard1 wrote: mromberg wrote: I'm trying to put together a 600 watt solar system for my soon to be purchased 2017 Class A Fleetwood Bounder. The coach is equipped with 4 100ah 12 volt batteries and a 2000 watt inverter. It also has a Samsung residential fridge. This is a classic case of a RV manufacture trying to "save a buck" ! Four 6v golf cart batteries (size GC2) will give you about 420 AH of storage and well likely last longer and are the same price or less than 12V "dual purpose" batteries. AGM batteries are nice (zero maintenance) but expensive. Personally, I would want an inverter/charger/auto transfer switch instead of a converter/charger and stand alone inverter. Maybe a bit more expensive, but easier to wire and MUCH easier to use ! If you plan to boondock a lot, a true DC refrigerator is more efficient than a residential unit. You probably will not find one as large and if you are on "shore power" most of the time you are camping, it does not matter. I'm going to give these batteries a test before I change them out. But, yes, AGM's are on the list.708Views0likes0CommentsRe: Who can help me pick out a 600 watt solar sytem?
IAMICHABOD wrote: I know this is not what you asked for but I thought I might throw it out there.On of our members,a moderator, had a system installed by This Guy and was very pleased with what he got. The price is a bit over your budget but that is the installed price. Link to the thread mentioned here I'll give it a read.709Views0likes0CommentsWho can help me pick out a 600 watt solar sytem?
Ok gang.......I'm trying to put together a 600 watt solar system for my soon to be purchased 2017 Class A Fleetwood Bounder. The coach is equipped with 4 100ah 12 volt batteries and a 2000 watt inverter. It also has a Samsung residential fridge. I also would want a battery monitor included. So....would anyone be willing to help create a parts list, preferably on amazon, to include the cables, fuses, etc? Perhaps it could also serve as a starting point for others in my same boat....overwhelmed by all the choices. Budget ~$1000 - $1200 Thanks!4KViews0likes15CommentsRe: Directv software updates in RV
There is a difference between refreshing your receiver and updating the software/firmware. Ir your receiver hasn't been hooked up in awhile a refresh is needed and calling the Directv number and following the prompts will achieve this. You can update the software/firmware by, I believe, hitting a sequence of buttons on the remote during boot up (google it). This will force a software download and no you don't have to be connected to the internet. Did this a million times tailgating.407Views0likes0Comments
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