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Old 08-10-2023, 04:03 AM   #1
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Great solar tech Spokane Valley WA area

Long story short — while having my 5ver repaired over 3 days in Shipshewana area I had the misfortune to have a solar panel stolen.
As we were heading west I did notice solar was not charging. The truck was, shore power was but not solar.
Our final destination in Spokane Valley WA I called a Go Power Solar tech to take a look. That’s when we found out it was stolen.
ANYHOW, I contacted Marc Tainio at Eco Energy Systems who was great to work with. He replaced the stolen panel and we added a third while he was up there.
Changed out our solar controller to a Bluetooth model which works great.

If you ever need solar help in the Spokane Valley WA area contact Marc at marc@ecoenergysystems.net or 509-979-2508.

Thanks

Don

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Old 08-10-2023, 01:43 PM   #2
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When I had my lithium/solar upgrade done I had Chateau Motorhome Service do the entire project. The panels were basically theft proof - screwed tight to the roof. Don't contact this service though... the owner is grumpy, but does offer free help and advice!
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Old 08-10-2023, 03:29 PM   #3
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Basically theft proof ?

My panels were BOLTED DOWN like most are. Can you say UNBOLTED.

Crooks who want something are going to usually find a way to get it. What we can do is to find the best way to deter that theft.

On thing I will be doing is when I leave my RV for any kind of work overnight — since I have a 2 piece rear ladder — I’m going to take the bottom half of the ladder off.

Something to consider.

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