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[LuckyDog23]

Has anyone bought a factory installed solar plus system along with a generator?

 

[Guests on the Move]

We have the first Valor 40v13 to leave the factory with the Solar plus and a generator. We rpicked it up in February 2021 and have been totally happy with it. In the past several months I have added a second 60 amp charge controller , 3 more batteries and 2 more 320 watt panels.

 

[LuckyDog23]

Was that an Onan?

 

[Guests on the Move]

Was that an Onan?

Yes it is.

 

[Bozo]

We have the first Valor 40v13 to leave the factory with the Solar plus and a generator. We rpicked it up in February 2021 and have been totally happy with it. In the past several months I have added a second 60 amp charge controller , 3 more batteries and 2 more 320 watt panels.

May I ask, how did you go about the upgrades to your solar? My unit is a 2panel system factory installed. Thank you.

 

[Bozo]

Also, what would be the average cost differential between the standard 2 panel setup and the solar plus package from the factory?

 

[LuckyDog23]

Bozo, what model comes with two panels? Curious. We want a 295MK. That would be sufficient for us.

 

[Bozo]

Bozo, what model comes with two panels? Curious. We want a 295MK. That would be sufficient for us.

Off the grid package gets the two panels….at least on a valor.

 

[LuckyDog23]

I see that this is indeed correct. The online brochure for Valor lists an Off Grid Pack standard.
OTG - OFF THE GRID PACK

• 
  17 Cu Ft 12 Volt Refrigerator
• 
  2- 320 Watt Solar Panels
• 
  40 Amp Charge Controller
• 
  100 Amp Hour Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery
• 
  Battery Monitor System
• 
  Generator Prep.

No such package available on Paradigm. It only has the Solar Plus system. Not fair!

 

[Bozo]

We have the first Valor 40v13 to leave the factory with the Solar plus and a generator. We rpicked it up in February 2021 and have been totally happy with it. In the past several months I have added a second 60 amp charge controller , 3 more batteries and 2 more 320 watt panels.

Can you tell us how much your upcharge was for the solar plus over the standard package? Close as I can figure, it should only be a $2500-$3000 difference at retail.

 

[Old Glory RV Life]

I too am considering adding at least another panel and battery. Amy info would be appreciated.

 

[LuckyDog23]

My husband decided that we will not be having solar installed by dealership mechanics / technicians because as he put it they are jacks of many trades and masters of none. Solar companies do one thing, solar. Unlike dealerships that sell dozens of brands. There’s no way they can be proficient at this in my hubby’s opinion. We plan to go to Rich Solar and get it done there. Before that trip, we will use the single panel and bring our battery. Won’t have inverter until later.

 

[Jim Beletti]

My husband decided that we will not be having solar installed by dealership mechanics / technicians because as he put it they are jacks of many trades and masters of none. Solar companies do one thing, solar. Unlike dealerships that sell dozens of brands. There’s no way they can be proficient at this in my hubby’s opinion. We plan to go to Rich Solar and get it done there. Before that trip, we will use the single panel and bring our battery. Won’t have inverter until later.

There's an Alliance product owner that's a professional solar installer. His name is Linc Spangler. If you're curious, I can shoot you his info. We (Alliance) don't endorse anyone but I just wanted you to know the a lot of our owners have used Linc for their pro installs.