The most basic models of controllers tell you the load of the battery, its state and the voltage of panels. More advanced ones measure the temperature, let you specify the charging time and more. Some models can be connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth and managed this way.
A charge controller comes with a user manual where you can find the wiring diagram for it. Normally, a charge controller is first connected to the battery and then to the panels. Just don't connect your solar panels directly to your RV battery — it might overheat and explode from high voltage of panels. Connect a charge controller and a battery.
Wiring together a controller and battery is simple and can be summarized in three steps: 1. Use a stranded copper wire to connect the two.
Black wire goes from negative terminal of a battery to negative terminal of a controller. Red wire connects two positives. If two wires are the same in color, use red velcro tape to mark the positive cable. Turn on the charge controller. It should now be able to measure the load of a battery. Use the fridge vent for wires. Now we need to connect the charge controller with solar panels and here's the problem: how do we get wires to the roof? There are several ways you can set up the RV solar wiring:.
Fridge vent. This is the most common way to wire solar panels on top of the roof with a charge controller inside an RV. Existing or custom holes. When a refrigerator vent isn't available, try searching for any other holes in the roof you may have made earlier. If there are none, you can drill new ones. Make sure you can easily access them from the inside of your RV. After wiring, add some sealant to prevent leaks.
Ideally, wires between all the components of a RV solar panel system should be as short as possible to minimize power losses. Most panels have 36 cells while the ones we install have 44 cells. This increases the initial voltage output which compensates for the inherent voltage drop in most solar systems due to heat, wiring, and connections.
Think of it as a solar panel on steroids. The next part of the system is the wiring harness that connects the solar panels to the charge controller. The quality and size of the wiring is vitally important to get maximum power from your system. This is an area where some installers compromise to cut costs.
We take pride in quality installation with high quality parts to get years of carefree service from your system. We also use the very best quality controllers available in the market place. Some of the less expensive and less desirable controllers function by turning the current flow off to the batteries at a set voltage.
These rarely are capable of fully charging the batteries, leading to excessive water consumption. The controllers we install use a tapering charge strategy to fully top-off the batteries and reduce water loss during charging.
We are located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colorado Standby sells and installs Zamp Solar , the largest supplier of US-made off-grid solar panels and accessories.
Zamp Solar American made off-grid solar solutions allow you the freedom to get outside whether it's to boondock full time or to simply spend a weekend away. Solar is both quieter and cleaner than traditional RV generators and quickly pays for itself by removing regular upkeep costs such as gas, oil or other regular maintenance. We install systems by Dometic, Webasto and Truma.
These can be 24v or v. They can be roof mounted, dash mounted or under bunk. We will discuss you requirements, decide which unit will best suit your needs and install it professionally. We install heating. We can offer gas central heating and water heating using Alde products. Blown air heating and water heating using Truma, Whale or Propex products.
Diesel blown air or water heating using Webasto products. We install satellite systems. Choosing the correct satellite system depends on where you are travelling.
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