2022 Momentum 395MS - Solar prep location

[bsonposh]

Can someone tell me where I should expect the internal part of the prep to be? I know some models it comes out in a heating vent but wanted to make sure before I start tearing that area apart.

[howson]

Can someone tell me where I should expect the internal part of the prep to be? I know some models it comes out in a heating vent but wanted to make sure before I start tearing that area apart.

Maybe I missed something...but solar prep wires coming out of a heat vent? Not to my knowledge, Todd (I assume).

In fifth wheels most of the items like the furnace, converter, and a multitude of other components are behind the false wall, aft section of the storage bay. This is usually underneath the bathroom / step area.

To ensure we're discussing the same wiring--using the phrase solar prep to me means the wires that go from a solar panel to a solar controller, then from the solar controller to the battery. If you mean inverter prep that's an entirely different set of wires.

[Country Campers]

howson

"Solar prep" means there is a roof entry gland and wiring that comes down either in the pass thru or in the front bay.

"Solar Package" means there is a panel, entry gland, wiring and solar controller installed on the unit.

There should be no wires in a heating duct. I would guess that they are either behind the false wall in the pass thru or in the front storage above the battery.

Brian

[bsonposh]

Yes... we have "solar prep" not a solar package. I assumed (like other GDs and RVs) that "solar prep" simply means they have a conduit from the entry gland and somewhere in the RV. I guess I am looking for that "somewhere."

[howson]

Yes... we have "solar prep" not a solar package. I assumed (like other GDs and RVs) that "solar prep" simply means they have a conduit from the entry gland and somewhere in the RV. I guess I am looking for that "somewhere."

What you've written was true. Current 395M's come standard with a small solar panel but no inverter. There's an option to purchase a larger panel and have an inverter factory-installed.

My point in stating that news is to convey how difficult it is to say with any certainty where something is (or isn't) in any RV. The constant evolution in features added (or removed) and the substitution of components makes it a dizzying task to try and keep up. (Frankly, I don't try!)

What I can state for certain is there is a +12v wire connected to the self-resetting circuit breaker bank that is meant to connect to the +12V "battery" input on a solar controller on your 395. Through some CSI you'll find the wires. If all else fails, call your dealer and/or GD Customer Service.

I've dug through my archives and found pictures from 2020 of how Momentum 5th Wheels are (were?) wired. I doubt it's the same today--point is to show that the starting point (as written in the paragraph above before I went looking for a picture).

Good luck with the hunt and please post back when you find the wiring.

Again-the pictures below are dated (circa 2020) so they are "for reference only". I have no idea if your 2022 Momentum is wired the same.