scouser
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Hi,
I'm thinking of hooking up a solar panel (5watt)to my unit this winter instead of taking the batteries out over the winter, has anybody tried this before? any issuse I should know about? Your thoughts!!!
Thanks Mal
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mcgillagorilla
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one thing i learned from my solar panel on roof you have to brush the snow off or they do not work very well.
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lv2rom
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Why don't you post in the Tech Issues forum...you'll get lots of imput over there...Brian
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hwybnb
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It will work if you keep the snow off but 5 watts ts probably not enough. I use 15 watts, and we get more sun than you will.
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tom_kat
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15 or more watts would be better 5 watts dont do much for keeping the batterys up in winter.
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Solar trickle charge post
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Moved from RVing in Canada & Alaska to Technology Corner.
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SideHillSoup
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I use a Canadian Tire 1.8 watt solar panel and have for years. I have one in the windshield of my boat all winter and batteries stay charged just fine. I also have one for my 5th wheel and it also is fine. The trick with the 5th wheel is how to get it inside the 5th wheel and close enough to my power source to plug into. Keep the snow away from the panel and you should be OK, plus southern exposure is a must
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Chuck&Gail
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As long as parasitic drains like propane and smoke detector are removed (I pull one fuse) you should be fine. I've done it for over 20 years on cars and RVs. Note it will MAINTAIN battery if 5 watts, not charge it.
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I have a five watt in my car... Alas, 0.5 watt is closer to how much I get out of it.
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