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Can someone please tell me what going on here. I’m new. I obviously know what the batteries are. I think that’s a buss bar and disconnect switch. But I don’t recognize a solar charge controller. They said it was part of package. There is a solar panel on roof. Any help would be awesome.

Thank Todd.
 
I do not see any SCC in your image. I do note a red/black double wire labeled Solar Pa(can't make out the rest) Negativ.? connected to what appears to be a negative battery terminal. That seems odd to me but you might trace it and see what it hooks to. I also note a wireless tire inflation module on the fire wall. Setting after your battery disconnect appears to be several fuse blocks connected together, with a copper bus on 1 side for a common source, and than to individual positive wire circuits.
 
Do you have any sort of display in the camper? The controller and display might be one in the same.

Also i have seen some renogy panels sold as kits with the charge controller mounted to the backside of the panel. Take a picture of whats on the roof.
 
Mattb4 said:
I do not see any SCC in your image. I do note a red/black double wire labeled Solar Pa(can't make out the rest) Negativ.? connected to what appears to be a negative battery terminal. That seems odd to me but you might trace it and see what it hooks to. I also note a wireless tire inflation module on the fire wall. Setting after your battery disconnect appears to be several fuse blocks connected together, with a copper bus on 1 side for a common source, and than to individual positive wire circuits.
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I’m guessing the wireless tire inflation module is the little black square with the red light. lol I see the solar label same as you do. I’ve been on roof at solar panel. The lines coming out are black and yellow. Which I can’t find in this area. It must change color somewhere along the route. Not sure why.
 
seneysolar said:
Do you have any sort of display in the camper? The controller and display might be one in the same.

Also i have seen some renogy panels sold as kits with the charge controller mounted to the backside of the panel. Take a picture of whats on the roof.
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The only display I have is a voltage meter.
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Is this a camper/rv that was pre-built from a dealer? When our jobsite got a new Jayco fifth-wheel, we found (after much difficulty and confusion) they had installed the display-less PWM behind the heat shield on the stove top. I don't know what the designer had for coffee that morning, but that just spelled accident-waiting-to-happen. Though if it was pre-built/OEM, it might be hidden somewhere within the camper. I sure hope not, though... that would suck.
 
seneysolar said:
Right, lots of charge controllers have a display, just wondering if they mounted it inside so it can be monitored. Pic?

Thats not a real big panel, im guessing under 100 watts? Hard to tell from picture.
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I believe they told me 50 watts. Very small. So I think I just found the scc. And the lines coming through. It was tucked behind the batteries IMG_3883.jpeg
 
highwaypirate said:
Is this a camper/rv that was pre-built from a dealer? When our jobsite got a new Jayco fifth-wheel, we found (after much difficulty and confusion) they had installed the display-less PWM behind the heat shield on the stove top. I don't know what the designer had for coffee that morning, but that just spelled accident-waiting-to-happen. Though if it was pre-built/OEM, it might be hidden somewhere within the camper. I sure hope not, though... that would suck.
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Thanks for reply. It was hiding behind battery cases. IMG_3885.jpeg
 
A 50w panel, lying flat on the roof, running through a PWM charge controller - don't expect a lot of power from that setup...
Hope it has some other means of charging ie mains charger or from the engine ie alternator with dual battery isolator- because that system is basically 'decorative'...
 
Bop said:
A 50w panel, lying flat on the roof, running through a PWM charge controller - don't expect a lot of power from that setup...
Hope it has some other means of charging ie mains charger or from the engine ie alternator with dual battery isolator- because that system is basically 'decorative'...
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That’s what I thought. Appreciate the response.
 
Turnergang said:
Gonna have to research it I guess.
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I just checked out their website... it doesn't look too bad, although I cannot find that controller anywhere. My guess is they have some products that are thrown-in as a starter kit just to get the solar working, even if its only for a small amount of power. Always a full list of possibilities for upgrades though!
 
What capacity are the batteries rated at (look like about 70Ah, but it's hard to judge from the picture- I'm just going by the post sizes and experience lol)
Whereabouts (roughly) will you be using this???
That will give us a rough idea of the time you can use it for various loads, and how long it takes to recharge it...
 
highwaypirate said:
I just checked out their website... it doesn't look too bad, although I cannot find that controller anywhere. My guess is they have some products that are thrown-in as a starter kit just to get the solar working, even if its only for a small amount of power. Always a full list of possibilities for upgrades though!
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Ya I’m definitely going to upgrade. I’ve got an idea. Just need to pull the trigger. lol
 
Bop said:
What capacity are the batteries rated at (look like about 70Ah, but it's hard to judge from the picture- I'm just going by the post sizes and experience lol)
Whereabouts (roughly) will you be using this???
That will give us a rough idea of the time you can use it for various loads, and how long it takes to recharge it...
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Ya they’re agm 70ah I’ve actually purchased (2) 6 volt batteries. 240 ah. Going to combine them for 12v and replace the batteries from dealership.
 
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