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02-12-2017, 06:09 PM
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New Go Power Solar Install
Just got back from 2 1/2 weeks in Death Valley not using any electrical hook-ups or generator. First real test of the new power system.
The Solar System, Go Power Weekender 320 watts, worked great. Every day we recharged to 100% early into the day.
Ran furnace at night, radio/cd/sirius, water pump, lights, beds raised and lowered via 12-volt. Our needs are simple but the new system worked great.
No inverter for 110V toys, just the basics.
This is really neat technology!
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02-12-2017, 07:04 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: SoCal
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Great to hear it worked well for you. Solar rocks. I have it on the S&B and RV for a few years.
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2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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02-13-2017, 06:56 AM
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Jayco Owners Club
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Location: Central Valley, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon RR
Just got back from 2 1/2 weeks in Death Valley not using any electrical hook-ups or generator. First real test of the new power system.
The Solar System, Go Power Weekender 320 watts, worked great. Every day we recharged to 100% early into the day.
Ran furnace at night, radio/cd/sirius, water pump, lights, beds raised and lowered via 12-volt. Our needs are simple but the new system worked great.
No inverter for 110V toys, just the basics.
This is really neat technology!
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Hmmmmmm mind if I ask how much? $$$$$
Thanks LeeB
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02-14-2017, 08:18 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
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The 160 watt version is $1500+
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02-14-2017, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by dla
The 160 watt version is $1500+
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Maybe with an inverter, we didn't need one, otherwise you are about 1.5x high from my install
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02-15-2017, 10:34 AM
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Not for nothing I bought 6 160w panels for $900 including shipping. $1500 for 160w kit seems really really expensive.
What was included for $1500?
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02-15-2017, 11:13 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Sarasota, Fl
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon RR
Just got back from 2 1/2 weeks in Death Valley not using any electrical hook-ups or generator. First real test of the new power system.
The Solar System, Go Power Weekender 320 watts, worked great. Every day we recharged to 100% early into the day.
Ran furnace at night, radio/cd/sirius, water pump, lights, beds raised and lowered via 12-volt. Our needs are simple but the new system worked great.
No inverter for 110V toys, just the basics.
This is really neat technology!
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This is really nice to hear. I'm about to install a 330w system and glad to see it worked so well for you. I will have a small inverter for the TV's and sat system which is about the only additional load over what you have. Mind if I ask what are your batteries? I am installing two 6v GC batteries today.
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2004 F150
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02-15-2017, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TDroma
.......... Mind if I ask what are your batteries? I am installing two 6v GC batteries today.
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I have two Trojan T-105's, they are a 6-volt GC Battery.
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02-16-2017, 12:35 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon RR
Maybe with an inverter, we didn't need one, otherwise you are about 1.5x high from my install
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I just Googled what you said you installed - Amazon shows the 160w version for $1500.
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02-16-2017, 09:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Sarasota, Fl
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oregon RR
I have two Trojan T-105's, they are a 6-volt GC Battery.
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Thanks Oregon, I installed my two new Trojan T-105 last night. Glad that is done and sore as heck today. Heavy work in a small area hurts 
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2004 F150
2009 Puma Palomino 245RKS
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