Airstream utilizes zamp solar panels and a victron charge control and display.
Airstream solar charging system.
We offer zamp airstream solar kits ranging in size from 90 watts to 360 watts that s up to 20 amps of charging power per hour.
As this will be our primary trailer the functionality the solar charging provides to the 12v electrical system allows uninterrupted travel boondocking and peace of mind of never running out of power for lights the water pump cooling fan and other conveniences.
The sunexplorer charge control performs these basic functions.
This airstream came with a zamp portable solar panel plug which they wanted to be integrated into the solar system we installed.
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The battery disconnect switch is used to separate the batteries from the 12 volt distribution panel and converter charging system.
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The limited information that i have is contained in my airstream owners manual for the safari p.
The manual states that airstream travel trailers are pre wired for an intermountain solar technology solar panel charge controller display system the owner s instruction manual for the solar charging system was not included in my airstream delivery case.
When the switch is turned to on and the trailer is plugged into an external ac power source the 12 volt distribution panel will receive power from the converter and the batteries will be charged through the converter charging system.
Why put 2010 solar on a 1956 airstream.
Zamp solar kits feature solar panel mounts hardware connectors cables deluxe digital charge controller and a robust aluminum framed tempered glass monocrystalline solar panel.
G 10 as seen below.
We set up this system with expansion in mind so if they find that 400w isn t enough to offset their light dc loads they have the option of using a portable panel and or they could choose to install up to another.
Cut the cord to expensive daily shore power hook ups with the 12 volt solar charging system.
If your airstream trailer has one of the various solar pre wire options these can save a lot of time and money during an installation but due to the thin 8ga or 10ga cable you will be limited to about 300w of solar panels.
Understand the different functions of your airstream s solar power display.
These solar kits are complete with solar panel s 5 stage digital deluxe pwm charge controller mounting feet 3 port roof cap and a pre made wire harness.
If this isn t enough skip down to section 3b.
These kits are perfect for keeping rv s campers and travel trailers from colonial airsteam fully charged.