Need information on factory installed solar panel on 2019 Bighorn

jweikel

Member
We were exploring our new 2019 Bighorn 3160EL and discovered it came with a small solar panel on the roof and a solar power controller in the front compartment above the batteries. There was no information in any of the manuals provided with the 5th wheel. The only mention of solar was a single sheet talking about Solar-on-the-Side which we don't have. Does anybody have any information on these such as panel watts or controller information? Thanks.
 

danemayer

Well-known member
We saw these at the factory tour during the Goshen Rally in June. Apparently the panel and controller are now standard on Landmark, Bighorn and Big Country, but the change is very recent.

The product manager said this is a very low wattage setup to help keep the battery charged. Probably would be of most use when the trailer is in storage.

To run appliances or other equipment, you'd need more panels, larger controller, and heavier wiring.
 

Dmetcalf

Well-known member
We saw these at the factory tour during the Goshen Rally in June. Apparently the panel and controller are now standard on Landmark, Bighorn and Big Country, but the change is very recent.

The product manager said this is a very low wattage setup to help keep the battery charged. Probably would be of most use when the trailer is in storage.

To run appliances or other equipment, you'd need more panels, larger controller, and heavier wiring.

My 2019 Cyclone 4007 came with the 20 amp. solar panel as well.
 
We saw these at the factory tour during the Goshen Rally in June. Apparently the panel and controller are now standard on Landmark, Bighorn and Big Country, but the change is very recent.

The product manager said this is a very low wattage setup to help keep the battery charged. Probably would be of most use when the trailer is in storage.

To run appliances or other equipment, you'd need more panels, larger controller, and heavier wiring.
It appears that the wiring is 10 guage which should be adequate for another panel or two.
 
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