R-pod Owners Forum : battery & solar panel?? http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : battery & solar panel?? Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 18:27:23 +0000 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 09:14:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11692 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ battery & solar panel?? : rumman - what means did you use... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110645#110645 Author: Mirado
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Posted: 13 Jun 2018 at 9:14am

rumman - what means did you use for roof mounting of the panel?]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2018 09:14:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110645#110645 battery & solar panel?? : 160 Watt solar panel installed... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110584#110584 Author: rumman
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Posted: 11 Jun 2018 at 6:20pm

160 Watt solar panel installed on the roof, solar controller, into two 6 volt GC Batteries. Works great have not run out of power in the last four years, usually out boondocking for at least a 5  to 7 day period during the summer on many occasions. Best money I ever spent.
]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2018 18:20:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110584#110584 battery & solar panel?? : I purchased the GoPower 80watt... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110580#110580 Author: Andy
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Posted: 11 Jun 2018 at 5:34pm

I purchased the GoPower 80watt suitcase and it works every well.  It also comes with several attachment options so that you can plug directly into the zamp receiver or you can attach with alligator clips on the posts or you can install to the battery and run the Anderson clip outside the battery box for quick access.  I've actually used several options during the same day due to weather conditions and sun location.]]> Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:34:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110580#110580 battery & solar panel?? : I found that the prewired port... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110435#110435 Author: cosmo751
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Posted: 09 Jun 2018 at 11:15am

I found that the prewired port was opposite polarity from the plug supplied with my Renogy suitcase. Use your voltmeter to determine for sure and reverse the connection as need. Easy peasy..

]]> Sat, 09 Jun 2018 11:15:12 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110435#110435 battery & solar panel?? : The brand changes at Sam's.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110432#110432 Author: Pod People
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Posted: 09 Jun 2018 at 8:20am

The brand changes at Sam's. . We have Duracell and it has been very reliable.

We did not use the "prewired" port, but did our own system.  We used a 30 amp rv extension cord to connect  the solar panel to a 30 amp receptacle on the outside of the pod.  We used 8 gauge wire from the receptacle to the controller and also 8 gauge wiring from the controller to the batteries.

here is the original post when I did the work-
http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8194&KW=solar&PID=77377&title=installing-a-renogy-100-watt-suitcase-solar-panel#77377

this was done on our 173.  since then, we have sold that pod and purchased a 179.  I totally redid the installation, but used the same concept and the same materials.
Hope this helps
Vann
]]> Sat, 09 Jun 2018 08:20:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110432#110432 battery & solar panel?? : Originally posted by Pod PeopleWe... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110426#110426 Author: K8i
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Posted: 08 Jun 2018 at 8:29pm

Originally posted by Pod People

We also use the renogy 100 watt suitcase pannel and love it. We use 2 six volt golf cart batteries from Sam’s Club and would recommend them. As I recall, they are about 210-220 amp hours each and cost about $115 each. We have used the warranty replacement and there was no question asked when one failed.
Vann
 

Did you need to buy anything extra hookup wise for the solar panel, or it is compatible with the solar panel port the rpod has? Also, what was the brand of batteries? thanks in advance
]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:29:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110426#110426 battery & solar panel?? : Thank you! If you have any advice... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110423#110423 Author: K8i
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Posted: 08 Jun 2018 at 8:09pm

Thank you! If you have any advice on what you feel has been some important or useful purchase/s for your Rpod i'd appreciate it as well? Any space savers etc?]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:09:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110423#110423 battery & solar panel?? : We also use the renogy 100 watt... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110395#110395 Author: Pod People
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Posted: 08 Jun 2018 at 1:11pm

We also use the renogy 100 watt suitcase pannel and love it. We use 2 six volt golf cart batteries from Sam’s Club and would recommend them. As I recall, they are about 210-220 amp hours each and cost about $115 each. We have used the warranty replacement and there was no question asked when one failed.
Vann
]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2018 13:11:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110395#110395 battery & solar panel?? : We use a renogy 100 watt solar... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110382#110382 Author: Leo B
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Posted: 08 Jun 2018 at 8:31am

We use a renogy 100 watt solar panel to keep our battery charged. Works well so far.]]> Fri, 08 Jun 2018 08:31:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110382#110382 battery & solar panel?? : I have an Rpod 179, and I want... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11692&PID=110380#110380 Author: K8i
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Posted: 08 Jun 2018 at 8:18am

I have an Rpod 179, and I want to purchase a new pair of batteries and a solar panel. Does anyone have any preferences or if you have done this what did you go with? Thank you in advance.

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