Enough people have asked about our system and how it s worked for us that i thought i d take some time to write up a blog post with some of my latest thoughts after about a year of using our setup.
Solar panels for my airstream.
What s more with all 2019 airstream travel trailers leaving the jackson center ohio manufacturing facility with dedicated solar ready hookups zamp solar s wide array of rooftop and portable solar solutions make it easy for all airstreamers to harness the power of the sun.
This means that the solar will charge the batteries while we use power from those batteries.
Depending on your acs fans antennas etc.
Airstream utilizes zamp solar panels and a sun explorer charger controller display system.
The sunexplorer charge control performs these basic functions.
With the help of the controller if we use less power than the solar is providing the batteries will charge up.
There have recently been some great discussions in the comments of a couple of my instagram posts describing our experiences with our solar panels.
We could write a 1000 words just on batteries there s that much out there about this topic and maybe one day.
An external battery box limits the size of battery banks or requires the battery bank to be relocated.
Limited roof space requires narrow solar panels.
Ensuring the panels are clean not partially shaded by trees or other interference will promote solar charging.
Airstreams have a unique issue with space on the roof.
Airstream trailer power systems are unique in several ways.
Complete airstream solar guide solar panels.
Cut the cord to expensive daily shore power hook ups with the 12 volt solar charging system.
Cut the cord to expensive daily shore power hook ups with the 12 volt solar charging system.
Our new solar panels on top of our airstream will constantly charge the batteries when they need it.
After owning my airstream for 12 years and full timing for nearly 10 years i ve finally added a solar power system to the airstream.
Today zamp solar panels are used in all pre installed airstream solar packages.
Solar pre wires are frequently factored into the design.
Ensuring the panels are clean not partially shaded by trees or other interference will promote solar charging.
These kits are perfect for keeping rv s campers and travel trailers from colonial airsteam fully charged.