*Super compact and easy to carry and travel with accessories for the electric **Generater.Systems** .I was worried this was going to be bulky or hard to use.Hooks up easy and charges quickly*
This is one of the most valuable videos yet! I needed to know this and this gives me confidence! Thank you so much! It is so much better than reversing the wires on the batteries.
I bought my suitcase from Renogy many years ago and didn't get any of those extras! Great Value. I've since made my own using 2 - 85 watt panels. I use both systems for different projects. I have a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 270 watt renogy panel mounted on the roof rack and 2 - 12 volt VMAXX Tank AGM Batteries. I just ordered 2 more VMAXX (6 volt) batteries to go along with the 300 watt Renogy panel on my Trailmanor Trailer. Solar is amazing. Enjoy.
Thanks for sharing Dennis. Sounds like you are really ready with all that solar. I just had mine out again today hooking up to camper to make sure everything was working. ruclips.net/video/O8UhrJbtHo4/видео.html
Fantastic setup. No need to be forced to camp only where there is electricity. I have seen some class A or C setups that they lay the panels on the roof directly. While it works debris from trees leaves , needles and pitch often get on the panels and not only reduce effectiveness but make for a hard clean up
Thank you for this video! I have a Little Guy Silver Shadow with Zamp ready connection. I plan to retire and go off grid. This demo was the most helpful to me.
I have 11 Renogy solar solar panels and 7 Deep cycle batteries and one charge controller. Also four inverters. My set up saved my grits during this last hurricane we just had here in Florida. P.s. You can use landscape wire for long runs on your solar. My system is 3 years old and works great.
Thanks Anthony for taking the time do do this video. I am learning a lot. When I make my Travel Trailer purchase your videos (and many other RUclipsr's) will be invaluable.
Thank you so very much for making this video !!! I searched and searched, with no luck, until I finally found your video ! I needed this information !!! Great video !! and thanks again !!!! 👍😃
Thanks for posting! I bought everything off of your links. I was curious what battery to choose on the controller. I have a deep cycle lead battery. Thanks.
Thanks for this video. Been trying to figure out the whole wiring adapter puzzle. I, too, have a Zamp pre-wired travel trailer. So, why the two extension wires? Why not convert MC4 to SAE earlier and run one? I see you answered that below as you didn't know. Any new information? My guess is Renogy doesn't make an SAE to SAE extension.
Great video, just what I needed to know! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I have a 200 watt panel on top of my Forest River trailer but I am looking to buy the same set up as yours for when I park where there isn't much sun, also to supplement my existing panel. I run 2 x 6 volt batteries connected together to make 12 volts. So I would think I should be able to run this exact set up as I also have the Zamp plugin.
Thank you for this video. Makes it seem easy for a newbie like myself. One question. Everywhere I have looked the videos show the wires from the solar going to a battery or powerpack but you run it straight to the Rpod (I have an Rpod as well). Is the battery to have/hold extra power? Why don't you use a battery? Thank you in advance.
Great video. Thanks for the step by step tutorial on how you hook this up. I've been watching a few videos on RUclips about making 12v battery powered boxes with attached inverter. Would love to see how you make yours. Blessings from Florida
Thanks for watching. I did not see too many vids showing a step by step process. Especially with the reverse polarity issue of the Zamp SAE Socket. I am getting ready to make one and will do a vid. Check out Will Prowse RUclips Channel. He has very good info on these topics. Take care.
I agree there are not many videos on this subject. But why 2 individual cables why can they not just use a 10-2 or a10-4 and break them out with the pos and negative connections at ends? Seems like it would be a lot cleaner hook up with just one cable from rv to panel. Also they never mentioned to you that if polarity was reversed you don’t need an adapter, just switch the charging leads on the battery? Seems like they would have asked you that when you ordered it. But over all that seems like a very robust and user friendly set up you have there! Thank you for taking the time to show us! Great little camper there, you will get a lot of fun out of it.
Thanks for your comments. I am not sure why the 2 individual cables. It may have to d with the amount of current. I did not want to mess with the battery terminals, so I opted to buy the attached polarity reverser. I keep everything packed and together for easy deployment. Renogy makes some great products. Take care and stay ready!
The SAE cables are set up that way. Both connections on one cable, . in this example, he had to adapt to teh SAE connections. Not sure why Renogy would have the odd single cable set up.
Did you purchase a battery specifically for the panels you purchased, or did you use what came with the R Pod from the dealership? I just brought home last night (10/14/2017) my 2018 R Pod 176. I have much to learn about it. I can see already I need to fix the lock on the door. It is so loose it is ready to fall off. Two people who have purchased R Pods in the last month have had a leak from no sealant being used around the spoiler where they both found a gap where the wires were drilled into the top of the camper. Is all clear silicone the same? Can I use silicon sealant from Lowes to seal around it myself. I sure wish I knew an R Pod owner near me. I am so glad you explained the polarity issue. Knowing someone who has successfully hooked up a system that works is a big help. Thank you!!!
THe battery is the standard 12 volt battery that comes with the camper. Congrats on your purchase! Sounds like some quality control issues with the company. You can get caulking/sealer at Walmart in the RV section. Go on Facebook and join the R-Pod Owners Group. Best source of info out there and will answer all your questions. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Informative, thank you. We have a trailer ordered so I need to start my solar homework. Also, you kinda look like Stipe Miocic, the UFC heavy weight champion...
Thank you for the video. Its great that you have a good shot of what's behind the panel. Why are the Zamp ports wired in reverse? Mine is also reversed. Why not just flip it around inside the RV? Also, what is inside the two little boxes behind each panel? I ask because I'd like to try connecting the panels in series into a 100V maximum MPPT controller. How is the padding on the carry case?
Thanks for watching. I think Zamp did this to get people to buy their panels and other gear. I could have flipped around but researched the attachment and went ahead and tested it out. It works great. The two boxes behind each panel are just how Renogy has the panels wired. The case is good, not much padding, but it does protect the panels.
@@biblesnbarbells Notice on the Zamp port that the positive (hot wire) is covered so as to not short out if you touched it unintentionally. It's a safety feature. The negative side is exposed on the port, so no problem if touched there.
Thank You Kindly, I found the video very informative, in addition the Renogy kit is quite affordable! Some what puzzled as to why the charge controller is not water proof? Perhaps it should have been designed to be installed within its own enclosure?
Thanks for watching. I was wondering why the charge controller was not waterproof as well. Renogy just came out with a waterproof unit. As long as this one is tucked away under the panels I do not think it will be an issue.
Yes. This set up is great for the RV but also can be used to keep a deep cycle battery charged in the field as well. I like having a lot of options when the power goes down.
Great video, thank you for taking the time to make it. Instead of using the SAE polarity reverser, is there any reason why you couldn't just swap the Zamp wires at the battery?
Great video, very informative! Just to be more cost effective you could also connect the MC4 to SAE adapter at the solar panel. Then use a SAE cable instead of the MC4 extension cable which is pretty costly compared to a 25 ft SAE cable for about $5. God bless.
Thanks for this video! I noticed in your notes that you have a suitcase with a 30 amp controller? I only see a 20 amp controller. Would that be fine to use? Thanks again.
Our ‘23 rpod 192 came equipped with solar and the dealership technician couldn’t answer a simple question I had… does the battery disconnect (located on exterior just behind battery) need to be turned on to allow the solar to charge or will it continue to charge while disconnect is off?
I would think mounting some semi flexible solar panels permanently to the roof of the camper would be less expensive than that Renogy suitcase solar panel. and would save all the hassle of setting up the solar panels and would not have to worry about someone stealing your panels when your away from the camper for any length of time. Also you would have more charge time on the batteries. I guess one could have both in case you wanted to park the camper in the shade and stretch wires over to a sunny spot.
@@2THXTRM good answer. I have pondered using solar panels in my 171. Since I would have to park in the sun and since the panels are on my roof I am heating up my entire travel trailer while charging. I always look for shades areas to set up temporary residence while camping. So, keeping my suitcase charger mobile and plugged into the zamp side plug seems much more logical. Thanks for the help with a more logical answer.
Is the charge controller a pwm or mppt? If it's a mppt. I would use the one panel on the van and charge feed the controller 24 volts letting the controller down convert the voltage to 12volts. You can optimize charge time by doing that.
Does anyone know where to find the sae polarity reversal? I have been all over the internet and can’t find one. The only supplier that comes up is motorcycle works and they are out of stock.
i think it is the Renogy set up that is reversed, not the Zamp. i know that my Furion connection is the same way, so it could be the Zamp method is standard for the industry. The solar controllers output should be set up to match.
Is the charge controller a pwm or mppt? If it's a mppt. I would use the one panel on the van and charge feed the controller 24 volts letting the controller down convert the voltage to 12volts. You can optimize charge time by doing that.
*Super compact and easy to carry and travel with accessories for the electric **Generater.Systems** .I was worried this was going to be bulky or hard to use.Hooks up easy and charges quickly*
This is one of the most valuable videos yet! I needed to know this and this gives me confidence! Thank you so much! It is so much better than reversing the wires on the batteries.
I am glad the video was helpful. When I made it there was not much on YT on the subject.
I bought my suitcase from Renogy many years ago and didn't get any of those extras! Great Value. I've since made my own using 2 - 85 watt panels. I use both systems for different projects. I have a 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 270 watt renogy panel mounted on the roof rack and 2 - 12 volt VMAXX Tank AGM Batteries. I just ordered 2 more VMAXX (6 volt) batteries to go along with the 300 watt Renogy panel on my Trailmanor Trailer. Solar is amazing. Enjoy.
Thanks for sharing Dennis. Sounds like you are really ready with all that solar. I just had mine out again today hooking up to camper to make sure everything was working. ruclips.net/video/O8UhrJbtHo4/видео.html
Fantastic setup. No need to be forced to camp only where there is electricity. I have seen some class A or C setups that they lay the panels on the roof directly. While it works debris from trees leaves , needles and pitch often get on the panels and not only reduce effectiveness but make for a hard clean up
Thanks Brother. I like the portability of this set up and also can use it charge a deep cycle battery as well.
Great Install Video on Renogy Foldable Solar Panels. Thanks!
Really appreciate you spending the time posting this video. Awesome job
Thanks for watching Robert.
Thank you so very much. I have an Aliner with a Zamp solar ready port and now I know how to use a Renogy solar system. Great very clear presentation.
That was a very helpful and informative video! I have the same issue and appreciate the MC4 to SAE Renogy to Zamp polarity explanation. Thanks!
Thank you for this video! I have a Little Guy Silver Shadow with Zamp ready connection. I plan to retire and go off grid. This demo was the most helpful to me.
Thanks for watching. I am glad the video was helpful. I am jealous...Have a great retirement.
The landscape wire is cheap and works great on Long runs. I’ve use it for three years with no problems.
Nice. I did not know that landscape wire could be used.
Thanks for the reverse polarity info. I with the trailer dealer would have explained this when I bought the trailer.
You are welcome. No, the dealer did not mention anything.
Great video - we have an Rpod that we are getting ready to hit the road with and this video did an excellent job of helping a newbie with this setup!
Thanks for watching. Glad it was helpful.
I have 11 Renogy solar solar panels and 7 Deep cycle batteries and one charge controller. Also four inverters. My set up saved my grits during this last hurricane we just had here in Florida. P.s. You can use landscape wire for long runs on your solar. My system is 3 years old and works great.
You sound like you are very well prepared to be off grid. I am not sure about the landscape wire.
Thanks Anthony for taking the time do do this video. I am learning a lot. When I make my Travel Trailer purchase your videos (and many other RUclipsr's) will be invaluable.
Thanks for watching Marty. I continue to learn as well. Take care.
Excellent video! I just got mine today and have the exact same set up on my Casita Trailer. Can't wait to try it out!!
Excellent video. You were patient, precise, and powerful. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so very much for making this video !!! I searched and searched, with no luck, until I finally found your video ! I needed this information !!! Great video !! and thanks again !!!! 👍😃
Glad the video was helpful Julie..Take care.
Excellent step by step instructions. I haven't seen the reverse polarity adapter anywhere else. Thank you.
Thanks for watching George. Yes, it is important to get that adapter for the set up to function properly.
Great set up Anthony! wonderful information.
Thanks for watching. Hope all is well.
Wow, this was so informative. Thank you.
Thank you for the nice detail. Gonna go with this set up and now I know I'll have the right stuff. Great video!
Thanks for posting! I bought everything off of your links. I was curious what battery to choose on the controller. I have a deep cycle lead battery. Thanks.
Thanks for this video. Been trying to figure out the whole wiring adapter puzzle. I, too, have a Zamp pre-wired travel trailer. So, why the two extension wires? Why not convert MC4 to SAE earlier and run one? I see you answered that below as you didn't know. Any new information? My guess is Renogy doesn't make an SAE to SAE extension.
Good video. I liked the music. Sounded familiar!
Thanks for watching.
Great video, just what I needed to know! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. I have a 200 watt panel on top of my Forest River trailer but I am looking to buy the same set up as yours for when I park where there isn't much sun, also to supplement my existing panel. I run 2 x 6 volt batteries connected together to make 12 volts. So I would think I should be able to run this exact set up as I also have the Zamp plugin.
Thanks for watching. Glad the video was helpful to you. You should be good with this setup and it will add to the set up you have now.
Thanks so much for posting this I went ahead and ordered everything you listed here. I really appreciate this video!!!
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I want to get solar for my 179.
Thanks for watching Lindsay! I did not see any complete vids on YT showing a How To for an R-Pod with solar panel.
Thank you for this video. Makes it seem easy for a newbie like myself. One question. Everywhere I have looked the videos show the wires from the solar going to a battery or powerpack but you run it straight to the Rpod (I have an Rpod as well). Is the battery to have/hold extra power? Why don't you use a battery? Thank you in advance.
Great video. Thanks for the step by step tutorial on how you hook this up. I've been watching a few videos on RUclips about making 12v battery powered boxes with attached inverter. Would love to see how you make yours. Blessings from Florida
Thanks for watching. I did not see too many vids showing a step by step process. Especially with the reverse polarity issue of the Zamp SAE Socket. I am getting ready to make one and will do a vid. Check out Will Prowse RUclips Channel. He has very good info on these topics. Take care.
biblesnbarbells yes will prowse has
biblesnbarbells he has a great channel. Jd outdoors also has some great ideas as well
JDS outdoors
Thanks.
Thank you very much , you did great , now I know how do it .
Thank you!! Great step-by-step! Can you use the batteries while it's solar charging?
I agree there are not many videos on this subject. But why 2 individual cables why can they not just use a 10-2 or a10-4 and break them out with the pos and negative connections at ends? Seems like it would be a lot cleaner hook up with just one cable from rv to panel. Also they never mentioned to you that if polarity was reversed you don’t need an adapter, just switch the charging leads on the battery? Seems like they would have asked you that when you ordered it. But over all that seems like a very robust and user friendly set up you have there! Thank you for taking the time to show us! Great little camper there, you will get a lot of fun out of it.
Thanks for your comments. I am not sure why the 2 individual cables. It may have to d with the amount of current. I did not want to mess with the battery terminals, so I opted to buy the attached polarity reverser. I keep everything packed and together for easy deployment. Renogy makes some great products. Take care and stay ready!
The SAE cables are set up that way. Both connections on one cable, . in this example, he had to adapt to teh SAE connections. Not sure why Renogy would have the odd single cable set up.
Did you purchase a battery specifically for the panels you purchased, or did you use what came with the R Pod from the dealership? I just brought home last night (10/14/2017) my 2018 R Pod 176. I have much to learn about it. I can see already I need to fix the lock on the door. It is so loose it is ready to fall off. Two people who have purchased R Pods in the last month have had a leak from no sealant being used around the spoiler where they both found a gap where the wires were drilled into the top of the camper. Is all clear silicone the same? Can I use silicon sealant from Lowes to seal around it myself. I sure wish I knew an R Pod owner near me. I am so glad you explained the polarity issue. Knowing someone who has successfully hooked up a system that works is a big help. Thank you!!!
THe battery is the standard 12 volt battery that comes with the camper. Congrats on your purchase! Sounds like some quality control issues with the company. You can get caulking/sealer at Walmart in the RV section. Go on Facebook and join the R-Pod Owners Group. Best source of info out there and will answer all your questions. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Nice video 👍. I like that song that was on
Thanks for watching. The radio was tuned into a Christian station.
biblesnbarbells yes good familiar tunes. We are blessed to have three stations in the Dallas area.
Our RPod says Go Power on the side. Is this reverse polarity as well?
Informative, thank you. We have a trailer ordered so I need to start my solar homework. Also, you kinda look like Stipe Miocic, the UFC heavy weight champion...
Glad the video was helpful. I did not know who he was and then looked him up. We do look alike...Too bad I cannot fight like him...lol.
Thank you for the video. Its great that you have a good shot of what's behind the panel. Why are the Zamp ports wired in reverse? Mine is also reversed. Why not just flip it around inside the RV? Also, what is inside the two little boxes behind each panel? I ask because I'd like to try connecting the panels in series into a 100V maximum MPPT controller. How is the padding on the carry case?
Thanks for watching. I think Zamp did this to get people to buy their panels and other gear. I could have flipped around but researched the attachment and went ahead and tested it out. It works great. The two boxes behind each panel are just how Renogy has the panels wired. The case is good, not much padding, but it does protect the panels.
@@biblesnbarbells Notice on the Zamp port that the positive (hot wire) is covered so as to not short out if you touched it unintentionally. It's a safety feature. The negative side is exposed on the port, so no problem if touched there.
Thank You Kindly, I found the video very informative, in addition the Renogy kit is quite affordable! Some what puzzled as to why the charge controller is not water proof? Perhaps it should have been designed to be installed within its own enclosure?
Thanks for watching. I was wondering why the charge controller was not waterproof as well. Renogy just came out with a waterproof unit. As long as this one is tucked away under the panels I do not think it will be an issue.
You need a cameraman, you did awesome, thx
Thanks. One of the problems making these vids is I do not have any additional help with filming.
Great Job brother... Thanks.
Seems like a worthwhile product especially if your off grid. (obviously) :)
Yes. This set up is great for the RV but also can be used to keep a deep cycle battery charged in the field as well. I like having a lot of options when the power goes down.
Great video, thank you for taking the time to make it. Instead of using the SAE polarity reverser, is there any reason why you couldn't just swap the Zamp wires at the battery?
Thanks for watching. I am going to check into that at the battery and make another video.
You could also just swap the MC4 connectors at the SAE adapter, but since you already have the SAE reverser...
Great video, very informative! Just to be more cost effective you could also connect the MC4 to SAE adapter at the solar panel. Then use a SAE cable instead of the MC4 extension cable which is pretty costly compared to a 25 ft SAE cable for about $5. God bless.
Thanks, Very informative, great set up.
Thanks for watching.
Awesome video thank you!
Thanks for watching.
Can you just hook directly up to the battery on the rv with the provided battery clamps and cable?
Yes you can. It is easier this way though.
You could take the vv connection apart and swap out the wires on the rv. Some people might not. I would.
Thanks for the info. I had no idea that Zamp wired their system this way.
Thanks for this video! I noticed in your notes that you have a suitcase with a 30 amp controller? I only see a 20 amp controller. Would that be fine to use? Thanks again.
I didn’t get male and female connectors on my extension cables. Where do I take them to get them put on there? Or can I do it myself?
You can put on yourself. You can get them in Home Depot or Lowe's.
Our ‘23 rpod 192 came equipped with solar and the dealership technician couldn’t answer a simple question I had… does the battery disconnect (located on exterior just behind battery) need to be turned on to allow the solar to charge or will it continue to charge while disconnect is off?
The battery disconnect needs to be turned on.
how long can you run your r pod refrigerator and water heater on one solar suitcase and one battery?
I have not tried that yet. I will give that a try soon. Thanks for watching.
I would think mounting some semi flexible solar panels permanently to the roof of the camper would be less expensive than that Renogy suitcase solar panel. and would save all the hassle of setting up the solar panels and would not have to worry about someone stealing your panels when your away from the camper for any length of time. Also you would have more charge time on the batteries. I guess one could have both in case you wanted to park the camper in the shade and stretch wires over to a sunny spot.
Some people do that, But I do not want to mount anything on to the camper. Thanks for your comments.
Solar on the roof means the camper is parked in the sun. Benefit though is charging while your traveling. Like everything, there are trade-off's
@@2THXTRM good answer. I have pondered using solar panels in my 171. Since I would have to park in the sun and since the panels are on my roof I am heating up my entire travel trailer while charging. I always look for shades areas to set up temporary residence while camping. So, keeping my suitcase charger mobile and plugged into the zamp side plug seems much more logical. Thanks for the help with a more logical answer.
Is the charge controller a pwm or mppt? If it's a mppt. I would use the one panel on the van and charge feed the controller 24 volts letting the controller down convert the voltage to 12volts. You can optimize charge time by doing that.
Does anyone know where to find the sae polarity reversal? I have been all over the internet and can’t find one. The only supplier that comes up is motorcycle works and they are out of stock.
I found mine on Amazon.. I put the link in the video.
Hello, Can it be used to power a cool box or a mini fridge whele on a few days' camping? Thanks
You can,but you will need a deep cycle battery and an inverter to do that. It can supply the power though.
Thank you!
Can you leave everything joined when you put the panels away?
It is really easy to set up and yes, you can leave everything set-up and ready to go. Suitcase closes down and can be stored.
Why not just reverse the two output wires from the controller?
Jack Rodgers, Jr. they were on one end but not the other. I watched a RUclips video so I’m pretty sure I can do it now.
Thank you
Thanks for watching.
Does the convection microwave work off the battery as well?
No.
This is perfect! Thank you! I have the same situation with my Micro Mini Winnie. I also have the same renogy system.
same here. and it works great.
Nice!
Thanks for watching.
biblesnbarbells no problem :)
Anyone else get here by being re-directed from nutrition/weight training videos? How do I build my calves like yours?!
It's the only way Zamp could get people to buy their equipment. It is very expensive.
Yes, I agree.
i think it is the Renogy set up that is reversed, not the Zamp. i know that my Furion connection is the same way, so it could be the Zamp method is standard for the industry. The solar controllers output should be set up to match.
Sounds like you need a full refund from Zamp. If they do not know + from - I would not have it in my camper. ASE does stand for something.
I think this is just a marketing ploy, but I wish they would have just wired the trailer the normal way.
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Great video! Thanks
Is the charge controller a pwm or mppt? If it's a mppt. I would use the one panel on the van and charge feed the controller 24 volts letting the controller down convert the voltage to 12volts. You can optimize charge time by doing that.
It is a PWM. The one in my van is PWM as well, but I will be changing it out soon to MPPT. Thanks for the info.