Solar system test

I was curious how well the solar system worked on my new (2022) r-Pod 171. I have dual Interstate batteries and ran them down to yellow light, 1/4 full, I then shut off all electric. After 1 cloudy day there was no change on the indicator. However after 1 sunny day here in Texas the system charged the batteries up to 3/4 full, green light. I was certainly pleased as I want to be able to rely on the solar when out in the boonies when I have no propane for the generators. The solar works, frankly, better than I expected.

+1  Also pick up a multitestor as the factory light indicator is just that, an indicator.  You don't want to run your 12v batteries below 12.2v for maximum longevity before recharging them. 

You have done well.  I had a pair of 12v Interstates group size 24 deep cycle that were purchased 6 months apart.  Had to replace the oldest one last August, it was a few months shy of 11 years old.  The other one turned 11 last month and is still going strong.  The replacement I purchased was a 12v golf cart battery, Trojan T-1275 and is a beast at 85 pounds but it is something that was a blessing in disguise as I need extra tongue weight to offset the full FW tank of water that is carried on the 177 (tank is behind the axle).  By getting the heavier battery I was able to lose a few truck rotors that were kept in the front stow area freeing up valuable storage space.  And now I am above the 11% tongue weight needed to reduce/eliminate sway.  Am all the way up to 340 lbs. on the tongue, way above that 11% figure.