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09-13-2020, 02:29 PM
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Rivet Master 
2019 25' International
Providence
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 1,144
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Exact brand/model of factory solar panels?
When we were in JC, I added another panel (OEM) to the system and wanted to do a 4th, but there was enough room for the 4th panel.
I'm sure they sell shorter length panels and I want to keep within the same family of panel/brand.
Does anyone know the EXACT part number and manufacturer of the OEM 90W panels that are on the roof as the factory solar option?
Thanks.
Chris
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09-13-2020, 03:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 27' FB International
El Dorado Hills
, California
Join Date: Jan 2013
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That info should be stamped on the underside of your existing panels. Also, I've read where you should stick with matched panels. Reason is mismatched panels will fight against each other, the result being all panels will function no better than the least capable panel.
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09-13-2020, 04:06 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2021 30' Globetrotter
East Northport
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 141
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Removed from a 2018 Serenity 
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09-13-2020, 04:11 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2021 30' Globetrotter
East Northport
, New York
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 141
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Disregard... That is an 80W panel I posted.
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09-13-2020, 05:03 PM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 4,516
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Zamp 90 watt long panels are what the factory uses.
https://www.zampsolar.com/90watt-long-expansion
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09-13-2020, 05:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' International
Providence
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Join Date: Aug 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMFL
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Perfect, now to see if they make anything that family that is "shorter"....
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09-14-2020, 09:09 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2020 30’ Globetrotter
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2020
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMFL
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If anyone is interested, I have two of these coming off my new 2020 Globetrotter this week. It's being upgraded to 1,000 watts of solar, so they are no longer needed.
PM me if interested. I'm in Phoenix if local pickup. Thanks.
Mike
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09-14-2020, 12:06 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' International
Providence
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Join Date: Aug 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mkaiseraz
If anyone is interested, I have two of these coming off my new 2020 Globetrotter this week. It's being upgraded to 1,000 watts of solar, so they are no longer needed.
PM me if interested. I'm in Phoenix if local pickup. Thanks.
Mike
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If I had the room, I'd buy em......LOL.
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09-14-2020, 02:48 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 23' International
Guilford
, Connecticut
Join Date: Jul 2018
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09-14-2020, 08:44 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2020 19' Caravel
Boise
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I would Love them. I’m in Boise, any chance we can ship them?
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02-19-2021, 12:13 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2021 27' Globetrotter
Malibu
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Join Date: Dec 2020
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Mike did you ever find a buyer for these? We are in Phoenix next week with a new 2021 Globetrotter.
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02-19-2021, 12:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Portland
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Join Date: Oct 2017
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500w fits fine on a 25’ with 600 possible by going over tank vents. I’m not sure where AS puts the panels to start with so maybe that’s the problem. Here’s mine for reference. I used Renogy Eclipse panels.
Mixing panels of different characteristics may not be optimum from an efficiency standpoint.
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02-19-2021, 12:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
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IMHO, you to first determine where they will go on the roof. allow space around so nothing touches.
Then look at all the models of panels and choose the most efficient form both (POLY and MONO)- The later refers to how the crystals is made( one tends to look blue, the other tends to look black
Solar efficiency gets better every year. look for newer panels vs cheaper old ones
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02-19-2021, 03:36 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2020
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CMHM
Mike did you ever find a buyer for these? We are in Phoenix next week with a new 2021 Globetrotter.
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Yes, I did, the panels have moved on.
Mike
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07-17-2021, 12:44 PM
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farsid9
2019 30' Flying Cloud
Williamson
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2017
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I tried to upgrade my 180w of solar by adding another 170w (Zamp). Had room in the plug-in bar. Now my AS (Sunexplorer) controller is not working! Not sure the fuse was happy...but I can't find where the fuse is! Any help - much appreciated!
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07-17-2021, 03:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Globetrotter
Mooresville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2018
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If you find your DC Distribuion box, the solar controller is located there. see attached pic. The red wire coming from it to the positive battery buss bar has an inline fuse on it.
On my FB Twin, it is under the curbside bed.
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