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Post by mdcamper on Oct 4, 2018 21:33:17 GMT -5
I'm actually talking about the 160watt panel with the converter etc. The pre-wiring is ok for future use etc.
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Post by nvguy on Oct 4, 2018 22:57:03 GMT -5
Mine came with factory solar and it's nicely done. I think the solar controller does a better job of regulating the charge than the converter does. It's also nice to not have to worry about keeping it plugged in.
For us, the KZ offered the best value / bang for the buck, don't be dazzled with a lot of gee-gaws and fluff. We ended up with more 5th wheel than we originally planned on, (I think most people do) but it's better to get what you want, than to wish you had.
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Post by mdcamper on Oct 5, 2018 9:44:12 GMT -5
Sounds like it might be worth keeping on the build. Trying to work a deal out now. We'll see how it goes.
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Post by Chuck on Oct 5, 2018 10:47:26 GMT -5
mdcamper I miss spoke in my other post, Kz has a 2 year limited warranty, good luck on you working out a deal, please remember that most dealers will give you 30 percent off MSRP right off the top, then you can go from there  Again Good Luck an hope you join the Kz Family Chuck |
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Post by mdcamper on Oct 5, 2018 16:57:44 GMT -5
mdcamper I miss spoke in my other post, Kz has a 2 year limited warranty, good luck on you working out a deal, please remember that most dealers will give you 30 percent off MSRP right off the top, then you can go from there Again Good Luck an hope you join the Kz Family Chuck
Correct. They went to a 2 year bumper to bumper warranty.
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Post by mdcamper on Oct 5, 2018 17:20:11 GMT -5
Mine came with factory solar and it's nicely done. I think the solar controller does a better job of regulating the charge than the converter does. It's also nice to not have to worry about keeping it plugged in. For us, the KZ offered the best value / bang for the buck, don't be dazzled with a lot of gee-gaws and fluff. We ended up with more 5th wheel than we originally planned on, (I think most people do) but it's better to get what you want, than to wish you had. Do you know what brand the panel is and the controller? Trying to decide tonight if what they provide is worth another almost $1k! |
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Post by nvguy on Oct 5, 2018 23:45:17 GMT -5
The panel is a Carmanah, the controller is a Go Power 30A.
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Post by mdcamper on Oct 6, 2018 7:26:09 GMT -5
The panel is a Carmanah, the controller is a Go Power 30A.
Do you think this produces enough power to keep a residential style fridge going over a long period of time?
Still going back and forth on RV fridge vs. Residential.
We will be boon docking for days at a time occasionally.
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Post by Chuck on Oct 6, 2018 9:58:20 GMT -5
mdcamper Personally if I were going to be boon-docking days at a time I would choose the RV frig not the residential... Like I said in another post the only difference is you have to make your own Ice in trays, they are both the same size an making your own Ice is not a big deal to me ... Safe Travels Chuck |
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Post by mdcamper on Oct 6, 2018 12:00:31 GMT -5
If the timing works out we will have a new Durango D271RLD delivered by the end of this month hopefully in just in time for a camping trip or two.
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Post by Chuck on Oct 6, 2018 13:10:12 GMT -5
All the from what I understand an seen is that the Durango Golds in the 300 series are pre-wired for satalite an reading nvguys posts it looks like the 1500 an 2500 series now are wired as well, but when ordering your trailer I would make sure if you want such ... I have to wonder looking at rvdudes 384 same model as our if we should have waited a year LOL, naw I really like ours even thought his has just a little more bling than ours Safe Travels an good luck Chuck |
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Post by mdcamper on Oct 6, 2018 13:57:16 GMT -5
All the from what I understand an seen is that the Durango Golds in the 300 series are pre-wired for satalite an reading nvguys posts it looks like the 1500 an 2500 series now are wired as well, but when ordering your trailer I would make sure if you want such ... I have to wonder looking at rvdudes 384 same model as our if we should have waited a year LOL, naw I really like ours even thought his has just a little more bling than ours Safe Travels an good luck Chuck
Looks like we get roof prep for satellite and solar.
I doubt we will ever get satellite though but I guess you never know.
We have our fingers crossed that we get a good coach with no/few problems. |
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Post by nvguy on Oct 6, 2018 22:23:58 GMT -5
The panel is a Carmanah, the controller is a Go Power 30A.
Do you think this produces enough power to keep a residential style fridge going over a long period of time?
Still going back and forth on RV fridge vs. Residential.
We will be boon docking for days at a time occasionally.
To run a residential fridge, you will have to have a lot more solar power, as well as a big battery bank. Just off the top of my head, I think it will be tough to run a fridge off just solar. |
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Post by mdcamper on Oct 7, 2018 9:23:17 GMT -5
Anyone have any idea what this means?
1/2
Bath
Cap.
(gal.)
60
I see it on all of the Durango half-tons specs. None of which have a 1/2 Bath.
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Post by Edd505 on Oct 7, 2018 13:28:58 GMT -5
Anyone have any idea what this means? 1/2 Bath Cap. (gal.) 60 I see it on all of the Durango half-tons specs. None of which have a 1/2 Bath. That would mean IF you have a half bath you get a 60gallon gray tank for it. I have a rear kitchen so I have a second gray tank. |
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Post by mdcamper on Oct 7, 2018 14:16:02 GMT -5
Anyone have any idea what this means? 1/2 Bath Cap. (gal.) 60 I see it on all of the Durango half-tons specs. None of which have a 1/2 Bath. That would mean IF you have a half bath you get a 60gallon gray tank for it. I have a rear kitchen so I have a second gray tank. Thanks for the explanation.
I sure wish this thing had a bigger gray water tank for sure. But it's 22.5 gallons more then we had before so maybe we can get an extra day or 2 when not at full hook ups.
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Post by mdcamper on Oct 8, 2018 17:34:35 GMT -5
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