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Forum: General Escape 09-15-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,392
Posted By MBA80
Glad my Zamp Solar panels have a 20 year...

Glad my Zamp Solar panels have a 20 year guarantee.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 06-24-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,613
Posted By MBA80
Weber Q1200 is outstanding! It also can come...

Weber Q1200 is outstanding! It also can come with a 7ft. Hose for connecting to a propane low pressure port. The Weber cart, griddle and cover are also very nice additions.
Forum: Modifications and Alterations 05-26-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,139
Posted By MBA80
Make sure to get an inverter large enough to...

Make sure to get an inverter large enough to handle your needs. 1000 or 1500 Watts are too small given many small appliances or hair dryers. I believe anything below 3000 is a waste of time and...
Forum: Trips and Travel Planning 05-26-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,382
Posted By MBA80
Wild horses Sanctuary

South Dakota
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-26-2021, 10:37 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,044
Posted By MBA80
Make sure you cover the panels when swapping the...

Make sure you cover the panels when swapping the batteries. Also change your battery type profile on the charge controller if appropriate (ie. changing battery type wet vs AGM or lithium for...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-05-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,036
Posted By MBA80
No it doesn’t make sense. Two charge controllers...

No it doesn’t make sense. Two charge controllers trying to do the same job will cause conflicts. Yes, you add the wattage and the panels can be different wattages.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 05-05-2021, 11:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,183
Posted By MBA80
If you have a Zamp Charge Controller inside your...

If you have a Zamp Charge Controller inside your trailer, your Zamp Solar port can be wired directly to the Charge Controller and you can purchase an unregulated portable for less money. There are...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-15-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,920
Posted By MBA80
You are inviting conflicts with two charge...

You are inviting conflicts with two charge controllers doing the same function.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 04-15-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,611
Posted By MBA80
Does this add on void your A/C warranty if done...

Does this add on void your A/C warranty if done in the first three years of ownership?
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-15-2021, 10:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,920
Posted By MBA80
CONFLICTS How do you know what controller is...

CONFLICTS
How do you know what controller is running the show? PM if you want more information.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-15-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,920
Posted By MBA80
After all of the modifications needed to work,...

After all of the modifications needed to work, are you really saving any money with the Renegy option?
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 04-15-2021, 10:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,920
Posted By MBA80
A Zamp Solar Port can be wired in two options. ...

A Zamp Solar Port can be wired in two options. Either directly to the battery (assumes your portable has a charge controller) or it can be wired directly to an indoor charge controller (the need for...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 09-02-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,290
Posted By MBA80
Dual Battery Bank Charge Controller

Zamp Solar makes a 30-amp dual battery bank controller. Also consider hooking the 6-volt batteries in series for more amp hours of power.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 07-08-2020, 08:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,232
Posted By MBA80
410-watts of Zamp solar (3-90-watt roof panels...

410-watts of Zamp solar (3-90-watt roof panels and 1-140-watt portable) gave me no issues for 10 days. Grey, black and fresh water were the biggest issues. Ran LED lights, Two TVs, refrigerator,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 06-10-2020, 11:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,844
Posted By MBA80
Aeiusny 500-watt inverter from Amazon. It even...

Aeiusny 500-watt inverter from Amazon. It even has a small solar panel option for purchase. Runs CPAP for over 3days without a charge. It has AC, DC and Solar charging options.
Forum: Shopping Escape 06-10-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,609
Posted By MBA80
The wattage on your coffee pot must be equal to...

The wattage on your coffee pot must be equal to or less than the wattage rating on your inverter. The Amp rating will eat into your battery charge. With solar you would replace what the coffee pot...
Forum: General Escape 08-06-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,576
Posted By MBA80
Zamp ports are designed for Zamp portables, which...

Zamp ports are designed for Zamp portables, which are wired so you don’t ground yourself and get shocked.
Forum: General Escape 08-06-2019, 06:14 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,576
Posted By MBA80
That’s because Zamp has a safety feature not...

That’s because Zamp has a safety feature not available with Renogy.
Forum: General Escape 08-06-2019, 06:12 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,576
Posted By MBA80
Not with a simple solar port by the battery vent .

Not with a simple solar port by the battery vent .
Forum: General Escape 08-06-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,576
Posted By MBA80
Just purchase an unregulated Zamp Solar Portable...

Just purchase an unregulated Zamp Solar Portable (ie. no Charge Controller) for less money.
Forum: General Escape 08-06-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,576
Posted By MBA80
Zamp Solar made in the USA.

Zamp Solar made in the USA.
Forum: General Escape 08-06-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 12,576
Posted By MBA80
Zamp Solar does not have a polarity issue,...

Zamp Solar does not have a polarity issue, because it is a safety feature to have the negative connection be the exposed metal connection. Other manufacturers do not have a safety feature to prevent...
Forum: Shopping Escape 07-24-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,257
Posted By MBA80
We had one window blow out in the back on a hot...

We had one window blow out in the back on a hot day! That is a $385 fix not covered under warranty.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 07-10-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,874
Posted By MBA80
We are considering selling our 2017 21’ double...

We are considering selling our 2017 21’ double axle Escape Trailer. We have lots of extras on the trailer, including the sprain on insulation. We have Solar, twin 6-volt batteries, thermal windows,...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 01-16-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,574
Posted By MBA80
Yes, I am an authorized Zamp Solar dealer and I...

Yes, I am an authorized Zamp Solar dealer and I would never mount a flexible solar panel to the roof no matter what brand because of the heat produced. I will sell what customer want, but would not...
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