Casita Trailer Solar Panels

Mine involves a mount of a solar panel onto the casita over the rear window as an awning and optionally over the tongue or freestanding if the sun isn t right for a rear window placement.

Casita trailer solar panels.

Casita solar panel posted in the casita club forum. The mount over the rear window is hinged so the panel drops. We ll need about twelve 200 amp hour solar panels and one 100 amp hour panel to run the ac. We welcome all comments and suggestions.

Thanks to all those who posted information on their solar installs which were very helpful. The weather resistant 5 stage 10 amp charge controller is integrated into the panel to protect your 12 volt battery from overcharging while its large digital display helps you keep tabs on your power usage. Be sure to consult the instructions provided with any. In a nutshell the expensive price tag on casita is perhaps worth it.

Due to these features the casita trailers resale value is higher in the market. Getting started with rv solar before we start it s important to note that the specifics of your setup will depend on your rig and solar kit what type of panels you have flexible rigid etc your roof size and type flat curved fiberglass rubber etc whether you have an rv or a trailer where your battery bank is located etc. Some casita models also offer solar panels video entertainment options and many more add ons that scamp doesn t. We use a 200 watt renogy monocrystalline solar suitcase with our deep cycl.

Clearly this kind of setup can get pricey pretty quickly. This doesn t include the solar power needed to run anything else in the rv. Scamp company offers 13 and 14 tires. Ideal for medium rvs or projects this panel generates 140 watts at 7 8 amps.

Not to mention there is only so much room on top of your rv for solar panels.