Roadtrek Solar Panels

Roadtreks and other van conversions make up a large percentage of the rv install side of our business.

Roadtrek solar panels. The charge controls give you the flexibility to charge from all sources including the engine generator solar and shore power. Solar panels produce less power when hot so expect lower solar output during hot days. Charge your batteries when plugged into shore power. Roadtrek revolutionized the boondocking experience with the introduction of ecotrek a lithium power module that takes the worry out of battery management and lets you enjoy the campervan lifestyle to the fullest.

Chassis features for specific chassis specifications please contact your nearest certified roadtrek dealer as chassis options may differ depending on availability. The client got a 300w solar charging system which can feed about 75ah day onto the 220ah agm battery bank via a blue sky mppt charge controller to keep the starter battery topped off we also included a trik l start which lets a small amount of current flow from the house battery bank. A 100 watt panel would generate 400 watt hours a day and 400 watts of panels would generate about 1600 watt hours in a given day. Ecotrek 800 370w solar panel diesel hydronic heating system underhood generator induction stove 2nd inverter and screen package.

Then there are the factory installed solar systems like on the etrek. The inverter charger the inverter charger serves 2 functions. We have seen impressive solar systems on roadtreks and read about others. So if i wasn t going to place it on the roof the challenge became where to store the solar panel when not being used in the smallest of the roadtrek models.

This challenge was solved when i realized i could place a solar panel 47 x 1 4 x 21 3 inches in the very back of the van in the underneath storage area accessible from the rear doors. Solar panels help keep a constant flow of power backed by batteries allowing christine to boondock anytime. Chassis features for specific chassis specifications please contact your nearest certified roadtrek dealer as chassis options may differ depending on availability. Solar panels are sold in varying sizes but a 100 watt panel is a commonly found size particularly for rvs.

Campskunk s and jim lever s systems come to mind. No hook ups required. That panel is rated at 100 watts at peak efficiency meaning on a 78 degree cloudless day at solar noon on the equator during the equinox. Thanks for clarifying some things for me.

Having downsized from a class a fifth wheel the roadtrek let s them travel more frequently. Ecotrek 400 lithium modules 300w solar panel underhood generator power door steps and screen package. I have a 1999 roadtrek think i ll do the 200 watt solar with a mppt controller. Looks like the new controller s can handle the power of the 60 cell solar panels.