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03-25-2017, 05:36 PM #1
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Solar panels on a Solitude 310GK, 100 or 150 watts?
Hi all,
I'm looking into adding some solar panels to our Solitude 310GK. I see a lot of posts about installing solar panels on the Reflections but haven't seen anything on installing on Solitude's. I'm wondering if I should go with (3) 100 watt panels or (2) 150 watt panels? It seems that using 2 panels would be easier for wiring and installation. I suppose it's more of an issue of roof space and preference. Anyway, any comments would be much appreciated.
We'll be using the solar energy for keeping the house batteries charged for lights, and we'll use the TV and microwave occasionally. I figure 300 watts should be enough for our use with a little to spare.
Thank you!
Mary
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03-26-2017, 01:59 PM #2
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I would guess that with 3 panels you can arrange a layout that would have less of an impact with shade vs only 2 panels. Maybe sometime else can shed some light on it. Pun intended.
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03-26-2017, 10:40 PM #3
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We are going with 3 160 watt panels on our 2017 Solitude. Up grading from the 2 12 volt factory house batteries to 4 6 volt batteries.
George and Sally
2006 Ford F-550 4x4
2017 F-450 King Ranch Dually 4X4
2017 Grand Design Solitude 369RL, Load Range G tires added
Three 160 Watt Solar panels up top, W/D and Dishwasher
2006 Lance 1191 side entry truck camper, 1 slide
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03-27-2017, 08:25 AM #4
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ShooTingSTar
Have you decided on a Controller yet?
I'm going with 3 160 watt panels also but can not decide on the controller2006 Dodge 3500 DRW 4 x 4
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03-27-2017, 04:00 PM #5
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On our Solitude 310GK we installed 2 - 100 W - PV panels with 4 - 6 V - AGM batteries & a 2000 W inverter. We have been so happy with this system to date!
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03-27-2017, 04:04 PM #6
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PS: we don't use the microwave or AC, but we do watch DVD's on the tv & my wife does like to use her blow dryer & hair iron......a lot
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03-27-2017, 08:20 PM #7
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I'm doing (4) 160 watt panels, Blue Sky 30/24il controller, magnum 2800 watt inverter, and 4 AGM batteries. Gonna be doing a lot of boondocking.
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03-27-2017, 08:33 PM #8
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George and Sally
2006 Ford F-550 4x4
2017 F-450 King Ranch Dually 4X4
2017 Grand Design Solitude 369RL, Load Range G tires added
Three 160 Watt Solar panels up top, W/D and Dishwasher
2006 Lance 1191 side entry truck camper, 1 slide
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04-08-2017, 11:37 AM #9
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ShooTingSTar,
Did you go with Grape Solar or Go Power or Renogy panels? I'm debating among these 3 panels and would love to know how you came to your decision.
I decided to go with 3 panels from the get go. Are you using an RV dealer or a solar installer to do the work?
Thanks so much!
Mary
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04-08-2017, 11:47 AM #10
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Hi Mary:
We have had the dealer perform the initial install and the additional upgrade to 3 panels. They do good work but from the various quotes I've gotten on several projects are about twice as expensive to buy the materials and labor. But they do good work.
Our panels are listed as Zamp (brand) Not sure if that helps you any. It's just what they carry and install when a customer wants solar added to their RV.George and Sally
2006 Ford F-550 4x4
2017 F-450 King Ranch Dually 4X4
2017 Grand Design Solitude 369RL, Load Range G tires added
Three 160 Watt Solar panels up top, W/D and Dishwasher
2006 Lance 1191 side entry truck camper, 1 slide
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