Recommended Solar Panel Connection for Furrion Prewired Solar Connection on Trailer

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We just bought a grand design momentum 397th and it is prewired for furrion solar is it possible to use my solar panels which I thin are 30 AND I HAVE 4 WITH PREWIRED SOLAR HOOKUP IN THE TRAILER?

asked by: Barbara D

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The 2.5-Watt Solar Battery Charger # PTW2997 is a great option for your solar charging needs on the go. This product will not completely supply the needs of your Furrion camera system but can be used along with a battery to charge the battery so the battery can power the unit. I recommend the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 25 Amp # 331-BCDC1225D which will allow you to have power from a solar panel amplified and will amplify the trailer battery charge while towing as well. This will give priority to the solar energy to charge your batteries for use on whatever you desire to connect to that 12V power. I've attached a couple videos to assist. This system will work with any solar panels like the hiking pack you mentioned or the larger panels like # 287-32408 as well.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Barbara D.

2/8/2018

We just bought a grand design momentum 397th and it is prewired for furrion solar is it possible to use my solar panels which I thin are 30 AND I HAVE 4 WITH PREWIRED SOLAR HOOKUP IN THE TRAILER?

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Jason S.

2/8/2018

I didn't catch that you had the prewired solar connection. On your Grand Design Momentum trailer, the Furrion Solar port # FSPINS-BS only fits with the male connector that comes on their solar suitcase. We had issues with that product so we don't carry it and they don't have a connector available as a separate part. I reached out to them directly to confirm this. If you want to wire a different unit like the Goal Zero solar panels, you will need to create a different adapter like the 2-Pole Socket Connector # PK12801 and the 2-Pole Trailer Wiring Connector # PK12800. If you change the connector, you can make most solar panels compatible. The factory wiring has an inline fuse that actually reduces the amperage to 7.5, so you may want to adjust that if you do some rewiring to include a different amperage based on your panels.

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Mike J.

3/23/2020

I have a Keystone fifth wheel RV. It has a furrion 10 amp solar port connection to the battery. Do you carry solar panels and a plug to fit this?

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Chris R.

3/23/2020

We actually have a few solar panel kits that can hook right up to the factory Furrion 10 amp solar connection on your trailer, but I think the Go Power Portable System # 34282730 in particular is a really good match. The panel features an output of 6.74 amps and the included XLR plug is directly compatible with the Furrion inlet on your Keystone.

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Answer 1

It sounds like you have the Solar Port Inlet for Furrion Solar Panel Battery Charger - 12-14V DC - Black #FSPINS-BS, which is rated for a max amperage of 10 amps. You can use a solar panel such as Goal Zero Boulder 100 Briefcase Solar Panel - 100…

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Answer 2

The best 5th wheel hitch for your 2023 Ram 3500 is going to be the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch item #BWRVK3600. This hitch has a 25,000 lbs capacity and mounts directly into the factory puck system. This allows you to quickly remove your…

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Answer 3

Since your Furrion port is 10 amps, you'll need a lighter duty kit, and an easy-to-use option that will work perfectly for you is the Go Power Portable Solar System with Digital Solar Controller - 90 Watt Solar Panel #34282729. This is really…

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Answer 4

For your trailer with the Solar Port Inlet for Furrion Solar Panel Battery Charger #FSPINS-BS you can use the Goal Zero Boulder 100 Briefcase Solar Panel #287-32408, or you can use the Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller…

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Answer 5

The Furrion Solar Panel you asked about is a roof-mounted panel so it won't be able to utilize the Solar Port Inlet #FSPINS-BS, but we do have have option for you. The Solar Port #FSPINS-BS is for portable solar panels and utilizes an XLR…

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Answer 6

Most of the newer Coleman Lantern 202rd are pre-wired for solar panel with an XLR-style Furrion inlet port that looks like part #FSPINS-BS. I recommend to use the Go Power 130 Watt Portable Solar System with Digital Solar Controller part #34282730…

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Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

Thank you for the photo of your 2016 Ram 3500's bed rail which sits 59-inches above ground. You are correct that the recommended minimum clearance between a bed rail and the underside of the trailer's overhang is 5 to 6-inches, as shown in…

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Answer 10

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 11

Hey Heath, thanks for reaching out! The Curt A20 #C55DR and the B&W Companion #BWRVK3670 you're looking at are both excellent 5th wheel hitches, but I have to go with the Companion in this case simple because it is more robust and has a…

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Answer 12

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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