unlimited solar

[alv3769]

has anyone used a solar kit from unlimited solar on their rv. they have a 240 watt kit complete with morningstar 20 amp charge controller for 639.00 with free shipping. was going to purchase one but wanted to see if anyone else has installed one of these.
Unlimited Solar - GO RV ! - 240 Watt 12V RV Solar Power Kit - 2 x 120 Watt

[mgscott4]

I am sure this kit will work, and I am sure you will not get full power out of it if you install it like it is supplied. If you have to use all 55 feet of wiring you will get line losses.

Keep the distance from the panels to the charge controller as short as possible, and mount the charge controller as close to to your batteries as possible. (Not in the same compartment)

Use the largest diameter wire that fits your charge controller to connect to your batteries. Try to use 8 or 6 AWG wires if possible.

This is just my opinion, do some research, see what is working for other people.
Here is a link of installed systems.

RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Tech Issues: Forum Members Solar Installations With Pics

[Ed-Sommers]

In my opinion, it is about over priced by about 300 dollars.

Panels can be had for around$1.00 to $1.40 a watt, and a small MPPT charger will help get the most out of the panels, especially is the panels are wired in a 24 volt configuration, and the batteries in 12 volt bank.

If this is confusing, study is warranted.


Ed

[CA Traveler]

You've gotten some good input. You could buy the components for less but if you decide to buy the kit then one item I would not use is the Z clips. Z clips will be difficult to remove should you need access under the panels including roof cleaning.

In this link RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Tech Issues: Small Solar System see how to use angle brackets so that the panel can be moved/removed.