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From: "Carol" <cshenk@virginia-beach.com>
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Subject: Re: Charging from tow vehicle
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 15:39:50 -0000 (UTC)
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Ted Heise wrote:

> On Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:13:03 -0000 (UTC),
>   Carol <cshenk@virginia-beach.com> wrote:
> >  Ted Heise wrote:
> > > On Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:21:21 -0000 (UTC),
> > >   Carol <cshenk@virginia-beach.com> wrote:
> > > >  sticks wrote:
> 
> > > >  Think alternatives too.
> > > > 
> > > > 
> >
<https://www.amazon.com/ECO-WORTHY-1-6KWH-12Volt-Battery-Inverter/dp/B0BN5ZWPK2/>
> > > > 
> > > >  That's just one type (and not the cheapest).  What I like 
> > > >  too here is ALL the parts in one kit.  No going crazy to 
> > > >  try to piece it all together from separate parts that you 
> > > >  aren't sure match.
> > > > 
> > > >  Just peek about and you'll see simple solutions built to 
> > > >  lay flat on an RV roof. Flat ones don't draw as well is my 
> > > >  understanding but then you don't have to move them about, 
> > > >  lay flat to drive, set them in a 'yard' to be stolen, and a 
> > > >  host of woes.  On the other hand, the simple ;set out in 
> > > >  the ground then take in when going elsewhere has it's 
> > > >  charm' for off-grid folks.
> > > 
> > > Thanks for the great thoughts.  I bookmarked the link.  I'm 
> > > also recalling the Lance has a built in solar panel connector, 
> > > so need to do some research on what else I might need to make 
> > > use of that.
> > 
> >  Is the 'Lance' a brand of RV? 
> 
> Yeah, it's a Lance 1475 trailer, listed as a 2022.

https://www.lancecamper.com/travel-trailers/1475/features/

That adds more detail on what it looks like inside.



> 
> 
> >      ...Anyways you'd need either an inverter or all DC gear.  
> >  Sounds like you don't have the panels.  It we can look up 
> >  'Lance' we could see the specs, likely 12V cabeling type?  
> >  (thinner guage than 24V).
> > 
> >  Possible problems: OEM connectors.  Probably not at the 
> >  inverter side but may be at the roof to panels.
> 
> Looks like it's a Go Power set up, here is the brochure that came 
> with the trailer.  The connector on the trailer matches what's 
> shown in the illustration...
> 
>
https://panix.com/~theise/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Go-Power-solar.pdf
> 
> Other info is here...
> 
>
https://panix.com/~theise/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Progressive-Dynamics-Power-Converter-Model-PD4000-Series-Operation-Guide.pdf
> 
>
https://panix.com/~theise/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Lance-schematic.jpg
> 
>
https://panix.com/~theise/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/power-distr-center.jpg
> 
> 
> Looks pricey, with the 200 W kit running over $600.  I'm not even 
> sure if that much wattage would meet my needs or even how to go 
> about calculating it.
> 
> 
> >  How flat looking is the roof?  Could it be wired already for a 
> >  basic install (with/without inverter). Look for a sort of boxy 
> >  mounting bracket near where cables come out and that may be an 
> >  empty inverter mount spot?
> 
> Roof seems pretty flat, though I don't recall having seen anything 
> like mounting or wiring that could be relevant.