Joe and Cindy
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Can someone tell me what the factory installed solar is powering in the camper?
New 2024 Paradigm with Renogy Rover installed
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BryanValRox
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The standard Solar system is basically just providing battery charging.
justdee
Well-known member
Great question. I've been under the impression after seeing videos put out by Alliance that the factory solar install is mainly to power the refrigerator. So I'm curious myself as I've been wondering what powers the refrigerator while your traveling down the road. Our old Forest River trailer we used propane but I've heard the horror stories about what that can do by having a flame burning while bouncing down the highway.
I have a lot to learn.
I have a lot to learn.
BryanValRox
Elite Member
So, the standard Solar is design to provide battery charging to the 12 volt battery. Given the refrigerator is 12 volts, it pulls power from the battery. The solar panels and your truck charging line within the 7 pin connector keep the battery topped off while going down the road.Great question. I've been under the impression after seeing videos put out by Alliance that the factory solar install is mainly to power the refrigerator. So I'm curious myself as I've been wondering what powers the refrigerator while your traveling down the road. Our old Forest River trailer we used propane but I've heard the horror stories about what that can do by having a flame burning while bouncing down the highway.
I have a lot to learn.
justdee
Well-known member
BryanValRox
Elite Member
You are very welcome!Thank you for the quick and completely understandable explanation.