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Optional Solar Panels
The optional solar panels will charge your batteries when sufficient sunlight is available. The solar charge
controller is installed at the factory for the type of panels and batteries installed on your vehicle, and
Roadtrek strongly recommends that you make no adjustments or changes to the charge controller or
its programming. If equipped with a display, the charge controller usually displays either system voltage
or amperes generated by the panels.
On Board 120 Volt AC Power
Standard 2000W Inverter
The standard configuration includes a 2000 watt inverter. This inverter provides 120 volt AC (household
current) for a few of the outlets in your Roadtrek; primarily the ones running the TV and the DVD
player. It will run the microwave and the air conditioner.
The inverter is configured at the factory for the batteries and power sources in your Roadtrek. Please
do not change any settings without consulting the factory.
Your refrigerator will run on either 12 volt battery power or 120 volt inverter power.
Optional Underhood Generator
Your Zion can be ordered with the underhood generator. This generator operates transparently to you.
There is no special
maintenance or usage instructions to operate this generator; it runs whenever your vehicle engine is on.
It provides sufficient power to power the inverter at full power and charge your batteries.
Shore Power
The shore power connection is through the shore power cord, stored in the driver's side large
compartment. See Outside your Roadtrek for location. The switchover from shore power to inverter is automatic.
To connect to external (shore) power, open the side compartment and remove the power cord. Plug the power cord into the campsite 30 amp power source.
See HOWTO: Shore Power for a concise guide on how to connect and disconnect to shore power.
Inverter switch
Solar charge controller
