Mocoondo wrote:



You would probably have to remove the generator and/or do some significant modifications. The battery box fits a single Group 32 battery. Also, the configuration of the roof with three vent domes, shower dome, sewer vents(x2), fridge vent, RTAC leave very little contiguous real estate left for an array of solar panels substantial enough to offer any benefit.

You have to remember that these vehicles are purpose built for a rental mission and are designed with economy already in mind. There is plenty of opportunity to modify if you are creative, but the cost to do such modifications will greatly outweigh the benefit in very short order.

bghouse wrote:



Thank you. Since I need to be able to work, I think the inverter is going to be something I must put in. Need to keep thinking....

drumz wrote:

Okay so, I'm new to this thread. We just recently purchased a Thor/ Majestic 23A from cruise America. So far we love it. Have only one issue so far and that's the hot water heater. I've yet to look at it, probably will today.

Snowman9000 wrote:


Bghouse, I have the exact same items on top of my Sunseeker 2300. I installed 2x 100 watt and 2x 50 watt panels, each far enough away from objects so as not be shaded at a 45 degree angle. I could have put quite a bit more up front where the antenna could shade them if it was cranked up. 300 watts does an EXCELLENT job for my two batteries.

If you search posts older than one year, Tech Forum, my username, keyword solar, you should find a post showing the sketch I drew of my roof. It shows how to plan the locations where you can put solar without too much shading. I am confident the 23A would have enough usable space.

kirbymurphy wrote:



Did a bit more poking around and found several posts that mounting inside the cabin is not a good idea due to outgassing. Several mentioned that it has been done successfully when vented properly, but unless one is an expert it's not recommended.

Photomike wrote:



No but I did drive 3 hours for the unit that I was told would be reconditioned, took the day off work and my wife took the day off as well to do that - I was just hoping that they would have lived up to what they advertise and the fact I was told the extra keys would be here in a month. The repairs were easy for meto do as there were not a lot but someone that was not comfortable in doing them would have been in trouble.

bghouse wrote:


I'll definitely go read up more on the solar, but I'm concerned on the single battery and lack of inverter. I will probably start at campgrounds, so don't want to be running a generator and annoying neighbors to be able to get onto my laptop and work. Then I'll eventually try some boondocking also - but even the simple "I need to park overnight at this Casino" still has me needing to get online with my laptop.

IAMICHABOD wrote:


That is one advantage of buying a production line RV,they come with 2 batteries and room inside to mount a converter along with roof space for solar.
I would suggest that you visit each lot and look them over. You said you are in Baja, both companies have dealerships in the LA area,check them out when you come north.

510dogmom wrote:

I'm looking a a small trickle charger for the engine battery. Does the CA 23A have an always live cigarette lighter socket? If so, can anyone recommend a plug in trickle charger that has a charge controller? Also, I use a CPAP machine and wondere if there is a way to use it when boondocking. Do I have to have a inverter? If the cigarette socket is live, I think I can use a 12 volt adapter for it.