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[Sshana]

Hi, I’m Shana and I have a 2021 solitude 280rk-r. And I have quite a few questions and I have looked on line on the internet, I don’t know if it is the way I’m wording it or what but I’m not getting any answers. I am here trying to seek some answers, hope my friends in the community could help…..

I bought my 5th wheel fully loaded (generator, dishwasher, washer/dryer, solar) I had some problems with it but they are all worked out now and I started camping for the first time…. I have gone 1 time, and now have questions on how to boondock. I don’t know how everything works this is my first time owning a 5th wheel. I read the Manuel it tells me about the things but not how to work them.. like I would like to run my air conditioner but unless I’m plugged into power it won’t run, and with the generator and solar I thought I could, I probably can just don’t know what or how to make it work.

Could someone please explain the process…..

 

[Dick Noble]

Normally, Most solar systems will not have enough electrical output to run an A/C and they will have to have a lot of battery's and a big invertor. Some generators might but they would have to be a big one. You might want to consult with an rv electrician on how to size a system to do this. It can be expensive.

 

[Second Chance]

Thread moved to Solar Systems and Generators.

Rob

 

[LanerC]

Hi, I’m Shana and I have a 2021 solitude 280rk-r. And I have quite a few questions and I have looked on line on the internet, I don’t know if it is the way I’m wording it or what but I’m not getting any answers. I am here trying to seek some answers, hope my friends in the community could help…..

I bought my 5th wheel fully loaded (generator, dishwasher, washer/dryer, solar) I had some problems with it but they are all worked out now and I started camping for the first time…. I have gone 1 time, and now have questions on how to boondock. I don’t know how everything works this is my first time owning a 5th wheel. I read the Manuel it tells me about the things but not how to work them.. like I would like to run my air conditioner but unless I’m plugged into power it won’t run, and with the generator and solar I thought I could, I probably can just don’t know what or how to make it work.

Could someone please explain the process…..

If your generator is 3500 watts or larger it would run 1 air conditioner. maybe you can reach out to who you bought it from to see if things are working correctly. I cant tell how to make it work because i dont have your model of camper. I hope you get things working, I know it can be frustrating.

 

[RV2600RB]

Hi Shana,
I only had generators on my motor homes, but if it’s a factory install, you should only need to start it and then turn on the a/c.
Is yours factory installed?
Rich