Hello,
Picked up the unit in Oct 2020 after doing extensive research on which unit to buy. Just a little perturbed on two subjects. The GD website said units are prepared for solar with industry standard MC4 connectors. The dealer gave me quote of $2,200 + to add 380 watt system, ouch!. So, prior to delivery, I bought a complete setup from www.Newpowa.com for $550, 2 panels, MPPT controller, pigtail cables, mounting brackets etc with industry standard MC4 connectors . When we picked up the unit there was already a 180 Watt Furrion system installed- bonus right? NOT so. As it turns out the rooftop solar prep does NOT have industry standard MC4 connectors. They are using a Furrion propitiatory connector. BIG problem installing a 2nd panel. Have to cut the wires and crimp the MC4 connectors. (Buy a crimp tool & connectors etc....) Dealer said GD installed solar panels because of the new 12v ONLY refrigerator.
Also the MPPT controller was not installed correctly, the negative battery wire was left loose because the ground wire was screwed into that spot. ( I kept wondering why the batteries were slowly discharging with electrical disconnected. The green light on the MPPT was even blinking as if it were charging, must of been because of the ground wire...... ) I'd take it back to dealer for warranty, but 3 hrs one way is too far.
The second "problem" is weight. GD website says 200MK UVW is 4,800#, sticker on unit says 5,336#. My tow vehicle max is 6,000. I thought 1,200# payload would barely work, only 700# is a problem.
The unit is excellent is all other aspects. Well built and designed, just need to update website with accurate information.
Enjoy the trip!
Steve
Picked up the unit in Oct 2020 after doing extensive research on which unit to buy. Just a little perturbed on two subjects. The GD website said units are prepared for solar with industry standard MC4 connectors. The dealer gave me quote of $2,200 + to add 380 watt system, ouch!. So, prior to delivery, I bought a complete setup from www.Newpowa.com for $550, 2 panels, MPPT controller, pigtail cables, mounting brackets etc with industry standard MC4 connectors . When we picked up the unit there was already a 180 Watt Furrion system installed- bonus right? NOT so. As it turns out the rooftop solar prep does NOT have industry standard MC4 connectors. They are using a Furrion propitiatory connector. BIG problem installing a 2nd panel. Have to cut the wires and crimp the MC4 connectors. (Buy a crimp tool & connectors etc....) Dealer said GD installed solar panels because of the new 12v ONLY refrigerator.
Also the MPPT controller was not installed correctly, the negative battery wire was left loose because the ground wire was screwed into that spot. ( I kept wondering why the batteries were slowly discharging with electrical disconnected. The green light on the MPPT was even blinking as if it were charging, must of been because of the ground wire...... ) I'd take it back to dealer for warranty, but 3 hrs one way is too far.
The second "problem" is weight. GD website says 200MK UVW is 4,800#, sticker on unit says 5,336#. My tow vehicle max is 6,000. I thought 1,200# payload would barely work, only 700# is a problem.
The unit is excellent is all other aspects. Well built and designed, just need to update website with accurate information.
Enjoy the trip!
Steve
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