Airstream Solar Charging System

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.

Airstream solar charging system. These kits are perfect for keeping rv s campers and travel trailers from colonial airsteam fully charged. 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. The sunexplorer charge control performs these basic functions. 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.

Understand the different functions of your airstream s solar power display. If this isn t enough skip down to section 3b. Why put 2010 solar on a 1956 airstream. Airstream utilizes zamp solar panels and a victron charge control and display.

Zamp solar kits feature solar panel mounts hardware connectors cables deluxe digital charge controller and a robust aluminum framed tempered glass monocrystalline solar panel. Design a solar charging system utilizing a factory pre wire. This airstream came with a zamp portable solar panel plug which they wanted to be integrated into the solar system we installed. 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.

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. The battery disconnect switch is used to separate the batteries from the 12 volt distribution panel and converter 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.

Ensuring the panels are clean not partially shaded by trees or other interference will promote solar charging. The limited information that i have is contained in my airstream owners manual for the safari p. See more how to videos and walkthroughs for both airstream travel trailers and touring coaches. G 10 as seen below.