Go Power Solar Flex Charging System with MPPT Solar Controller - 550 Watt Solar Panels
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Go Power Solar Flex Charging System with MPPT Solar Controller - 550 Watt Solar Panels
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Go Power RV Solar Panels - 34275012
- Roof Mounted Solar Kit
- 550 Watts
- Go Power
- AGM
- Flooded Lead Acid
- Gel
- Lithium - liFePO4
- 10.1 Amps or More
- Flexible Panels
- 5 Panels
- 44-5/8L x 21-7/16W Inch
This solar charging system helps get you off the grid with 550-watt flexible solar panels that provide DC power to charge your RV's batteries. Panels flex to fit on various surfaces. MPPT solar controller optimizes output for maximum charge.
Features:
- Solar system provides an off-grid charging solution
- 550-Watt flexible, monocrystalline solar panels use sunlight to charge your RV batteries
- Durable laminated backsheet withstands water, vapor, and dirt
- 60-Amp MPPT solar controller optimizes and converts solar panel output to provide maximum charge
- Automatic multistage smart charging system helps extend battery life
- Digital display monitors amperage, voltage, and battery capacity
- Kit includes 5 solar panels, solar controller, MC4 cables, and installation hardware
- Solar panel expansions (sold separately) increase solar power output
Specs:
- Application: 12V and 24V battery systems
- Number of solar panels: 5
- Solar panel wattage: 550 watts
- Solar controller input current: 60 amps
If you are an energy-conscious RV owner, the Go Power Solar Flex charging system provides clean, renewable power and independence from the grid. This kit comes with everything you need to charge your RV batteries with sunlight. Using 5 flexible solar panels, this system collects solar energy to create DC power that passes through a solar controller to charge your RV batteries.
How It Works
Collecting Solar Power
The charging process starts with the flexible solar panels, which install on the roof of your RV. When solar energy interacts with the silicon cells in each panel, it generates a flow of DC electrical current that charges your RV's batteries. Each of the monocrystalline cells is made from a single crystal of silicon, so the electrons that create the current have more space to move, making these panels more efficient than one with polycrystalline cells. And in optimal sunlight conditions, the panels produce 550 watts per hour.
The silicon cells are set between a laminated backsheet to withstand the elements. The panels are low profile and bend up to 30 degrees to suit the shape of your RV's roof, making them more aerodynamic than traditional solar panels.
Charging and Protecting RV Battery Bank
The solar controller prevents harmful overcharging by adjusting the power generated by the solar panels before it reaches your batteries. It uses maximum power point tracking technology to compare solar output to battery voltage and converts that output to an optimal amperage. Typically, this type of technology is a good fit for larger systems with higher voltages. This kit also includes a fixed-mount remote and Bluetooth dongle that install inside your RV.
Using a multistage charging system, the controller automatically switches voltages while the battery bank charges. This accelerates the charge, but also helps extend battery life by adjusting the voltage during the different modes. The controller is compatible with multiple battery types and includes preset charging profiles for lithium, sealed, gel, and flooded/wet cell batteries.
Charging Modes
- Bulk: This mode charges at the full rated load for a quicker recharge time. As the name suggests, this is where the bulk of the charging happens. It typically charges the battery to at least 80% capacity.
- Absorption: This mode provides controlled voltage to ensure a full charge. Once the battery reaches between 80% to 90% capacity, the absorption state will kick in and start charging at a regulated voltage. In each charging profile, this mode is set to last for 30 minutes after the bulk charge is completed.
- Float: Once the battery reaches full charge, this mode maintains a lower voltage to compensate for self-discharge. This reduces battery stress and minimizes gassing and water loss.
- Equalization: On flooded/wet cell batteries, this mode activates to prevent stratification and sulfate buildup during extended float cycles. These two issues can damage a battery by causing the accumulation of acid at the bottom of the battery and hardened sulfate crystals on the battery plates. This mode is especially helpful when your battery is going unused during storage.
The fixed-mount remote with backlit, digital display acts as an information center for your solar panel output. It shows the charging current, battery voltage, and battery state of charge. It allows you to input your battery type and choose a charging profile. The remote also lets you use Maximum Power Boost Technology. You can simply press a button to activate Bulk mode for the highest charging voltage. This lets you quickly top off your battery bank before the end of the day by capturing as much power as possible.
Additionally, a Bluetooth dongle lets you monitor the controller's settings and data from your smartphone or tablet using the Go Power Connect app. It is compatible with iOS and Android devices.
The solar controller can only accommodate either the fixed-mount remote or the Bluetooth dongle. It is unable to use both simultaneously.
Lastly, the controller includes several built-in safety features to help protect your equipment. The charging process will shut down if the controller starts to overheat and when an overcurrent is detected. Also, if the battery or solar panel is wired incorrectly, it activates a reverse polarity alarm.
How It Installs
The system includes (5) 110-watt solar panels, a 60-amp MPPT solar controller, a circuit breaker, a solar disconnect, MC4 cables, and all the necessary installation hardware.
- Solar Panel: The solar panels install anywhere on your RV roof with included mounting hardware. To maximize sunlight collection, it is important to install the panels where they avoid shadows cast by objects, like an air conditioner or vent. The panels use MC4 cables and branch connectors to connect to the solar controller. These cables can enter the RV using the Go Power cable entry plate. This provides a covered housing and uses a quick connect setup for the MC4 cables.
- Solar Controller: The solar controller vertically mounts to a wall near the battery compartment. It is wired to the solar panel using MC4 cables. Then, the battery bank is wired to the terminals on the controller.
- Solar Controller Remote: The remote flush-mounts to a wall inside your RV. It simply plugs into the solar controller with the included cable.
- Solar Disconnect: The solar disconnect installs between the solar panels and solar controller. This device lets you shut off power to the solar controller for maintenance.
- Circuit Breaker: The circuit breaker is installed between the solar controller and battery bank to protect your equipment.
Note: This kit may require more wiring and additional parts depending on your RV setup.
Individual Component Specs:
Solar panel:
- Rated power: 110 watts per panel
- Amperage: 5.68 amps per panel
- Voltage: 17.6V per panel
- IP rating: IP67
- MC4 cable length: 3' each
- Dimensions: 44-5/8" long x 21-7/16" wide x 1/16" deep
- Maximum bend: 30 degrees
- Weight: 2.9 lbs each
- 5-Year limited warranty
Solar controller:
- Maximum input current: 60 amps per controller
- Maximum input voltage: 150V per controller
- Operating temperature range: -31 F to 113 F
- Temperature compensation:
- 12V systems: -18mV per F
- 24V systems: -36mV per F
- 36V systems: -54mV per F
- 48V systems: -72mV per F
- Maximum wire gauge: #2 AWG
- Dimensions: 11-1/4" long x 8-1/16" wide x 3-11/16" deep
- Weight: 8.15 lbs
- 5-Year warranty
Solar controller remote:
- Nominal system voltage: 12V / 24V
- Operating temperature range: 14 F to 131 F
- Ethernet cable length: 6' 6"
- Dimensions: 5-7/8" wide x 3-7/8" long x 1-7/8" deep
- 2-Year warranty
83317 Go Power! Flexible Solar Kit - RV Solar Charging - 5 Flexible Panels - 60-Amp MPPT Digital Regulator/Controller - 550 Watts - 28.4 Amps
Replaces Go Power GP-FLEX-500
Replaces Go Power 75012
Replaces Go Power GPFLEX500
Replaces Go Power 82962 and 83112
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Customer Reviews
Go Power Solar Flex Charging System with MPPT Solar Controller - 550 Watt Solar Panels - 34275012
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (9 Customer Reviews)
This solar charging system helps get you off the grid with 550-watt flexible solar panels that provide DC power to charge your RV's batteries. Panels flex to fit on various surfaces. MPPT solar controller optimizes output for maximum charge.by: Steve M08/25/2021
system installed and worked fine. Put it on top of an old airstream, with corrugated plastic for thermal insulation, panel failed after 9 months, go power handled warranty on replacement, easy process. I have a new air gap system, but i've read that many brands of flexible panels can just fail. some people have had flexible panels working for a while.
by: Steve 11/01/2021
Good product! I installed one of the panels last year and I am very satisfied. That's why I ordered another kit to install for the next season. Both panels of the 200 watt kit tested out excellent. Many thanks!
by: Desmond 08/10/2021
Thanks, the solar kit came in much quicker that I expected. Already have it installed and working. Will be checking it out on a trip in a few days.
Cheers, DR.
by: Howard12/04/2019
These people don't play. I placed my order, a little later I got notified it was shipped, (I did pay for 2 day shipping), and it was here. On the ball service, great prices, what more could you ask?
by: Kevin 07/25/2021
Great products and great company to do business with
by: Jesse 06/02/2023
by: Gary11/07/2021
by: Justin 03/17/2023
by: General Rv12/30/2021
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