Airstream Factory Solar Panels

The atkinson pvcm25d solar controller currently used by airstream in their factory installed solar installations is a basic pwm controller.

Airstream factory 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. Airstream travel trailers have become an american icon turning heads on the highway since the 1930s. And the inside of each one is just as impressive as the outside with all the comfort technology and convenience that makes travelers and campers anywhere feel like home. The final piece of the puzzle was the solar panels.

Airstream electrical upgrade part i. Understand the different functions of your airstream s solar power display. Zamp solar s engineering team wants to solve your real world problems and increase the value of your product. Today zamp solar panels are used in all pre installed airstream solar packages.

In that post i covered upgrading the batteries to lithium installing a battery monitor inverter charge controller and surge protector. Design a solar charging system utilizing a factory pre wire. Airstream utilizes zamp solar panels and a victron charge control and display. What s more with all 2019 airstream travel trailers leaving the jackson center ohio manufacturing facility with dedicated solar ready hookups zamp solar s wide array of rooftop and portable solar solutions make it easy for all airstreamers to harness the.

The first part of our airstream electrical is detailed in the following post. Cut the cord to expensive daily shore power hook ups with the 12 volt solar charging system. This airstream came with a zamp portable solar panel plug which they wanted to be integrated into the solar system we installed. Never get caught with dead batteries again.

If this isn t enough skip down to section 3b. 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. The sunexplorer charge control performs these basic functions.