Expert Answers about Solar Charge Controllers

• 60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller VS 30A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
• The charge controller in your solar installation sits between the energy source (solar panels) and storage (batteries). Charge controllers, like the Go Power MPPT Solar Charge Controller - LCD Digital Display - 60 Amp # GP54FR prevent your batteries from being overcharged by limiting the amount and rate of charge to your batteries. They also prevent battery drainage by shutting down the system if stored power falls below 50 percent capacity and charge the batteries at the correct voltage...
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• Does the Go Power Weekender ISW Solar Charging System Comes with a PWM or MPPT Controller
• The charge controller that comes with the Go Power Weekender ISW Solar Charging System part # 34282183 is the Go Power PWM Digital Solar Controller which as the title states uses PWM technology.
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• Is There A Difference In Solar Charge Controllers For Lead Acid And Lithium Type Battery
• Flooded and AGM batteries are variations of build within the same battery chemistry type, lead acid. A lithium chemistry battery is distinctly different not only from its chemistry but the charge profile as well. There are solar charge controllers, such as the Go Power MPPT Solar Charge Controller, # GP54FR, with multiple preset charging profiles that covers lithium chemistry as well as lead acid. My suggestion is to purchase a solar charge controller that provides this option as opposed...
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• Does 7-Pin Adapter For Go Power Portable Solar Kit Require Solar Controller
• You will still need a solar controller when using the 7-Pin Trailer Adapter for Go Power Portable Solar Kits # 34270357. So it won't replace a solar controller it will actually plug right into it (via your 7-way) when using a portable solar panel like the Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 130 Watt Solar Panel # 34282730 or 200 Watt Solar Panel # 34282610.
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• Solar Controller for Go Power Solar Extreme Charging System with Additional Panel(s)
• Yes, you will need to increase the capability of your solar controller to add panels to this system. The Go Power Solar Extreme Charging System, # 34282185 has a total of 570 Watts, 190 watts and 9.3 amps per panel under optimum conditions and paired with and a 30-Amp PWM solar controller. Adding a 4th panel will increase the output, under optimum conditions, to slightly more than 37 amps which is above the rating of the kits controller. If you want to add the Go Power Overlander Expansion...
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• Is Larger Solar Controller Needed for Go Power Solar Extreme Charging System
• A larger controller with an overage buffer is not something that is available for the Go Power Solar Extreme Charging System - 570 Watt Solar Panels - 3,000 Watt Inverter Charger # 34282185. It is also not needed because the controller on this system is actually rated for "a maximum continuous DC input current of 37.5A" as you can see by the cut out of the linked instructions of the controller. So the safety values you were referencing are already included in the 30 amp rating, as per...
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• Is New Solar Charger Needed For 200 Amp Hour Lithium Battery
• I reached out to Go Power, who supplies most of our solar equipment, and they said a new solar controller is not necessarily needed for a 200 amp hour lithium battery. They said newer controllers should have a lithium profile charging option, but even if it does not, older controllers with the AGM profile will still charge the battery, but it may not top it off. So if your current controller has a lithium profile you are good, otherwise I do recommend a controller designed for use with...
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• Can Go Power 34282730 Solar Panel Be Used While Trailer is Stored
• You can indeed use the solar panel/charger while you're storing the camper. The Go Power # 34282730 Portable Solar System with Digital Solar Controller incorporates a smart charger in the controller that prevents overcharging. It will adjust the power as needed to keep your batteries charged. I've linked to a product video for you.
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• What Does The Sun Icon On The Goal Zero Solar Charge Controller Indicate
• The red light you're seeing on the first icon of your Goal Zero PWM Solar Charge Controller # GZ43FR is going to display if your panel is receiving a charge and is charging the battery. If it starts to flash it would indicate a weak charge from the panel.
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• Charge Motorcycle Battery with Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel
• You can charge a motorcycle battery with the Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller, # GP66FR. This is a 100 Watt, lightweight, portable solar charging system that provides DC power to charge batteries. Please note the attached product review video.
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• Expanding Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller
• Yes, there is room for expansion. The Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller, # 34282729 has a 90 watt solar panel that puts out a max of 4.4 amps but the included solar controller can accept an input up to 10 amps. So you can add an additional panel while still using the same controller. However, be aware that you can use more than one controller too. For example, one solar panel or group of panels, connected to a solar controller can feed a charge to a battery...
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• How To Check Solar Panel Output
• Good question. We do not have a particular unit that you can just add to the Furrion MPPT Solar Charge Controller - 50 Amp - 12V/24V # FSCC60PWBBL or any other solar panel set up to monitor the system. The backlit digital display on the Go Power PWM Solar Charge Controller with USB Port - LCD Digital Display - 10 Amp - 12V # 34280503 acts like an information center and will tell you chargin current, battery volts and battery state of charge. You can use a multimeter and turn the dial...
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• Is The Go Power PWM Solar Charge Controller with Bluetooth Water Proof
• The Go Power PWM Solar Charge Controller with Bluetooth, # 34276119 is not water proof. It can be used installed for use on a boat as long as it is protected and not in direct contact with water. There is a Knockout Box for Go Power 30-Amp PWM Digital Solar Controller available, # 34261847. I suggest locating in a cabinet for installation in a boat.
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• Max Wattage For The Go Power MPPT Solar Charge Controller # GP72RR
• The Go Power MPPT Solar Charge Controller # GP72RR has a maximum power input of 600W@12V and 1200W@24V. This controller wouldn't be directly powering anything, but instead would be recharging your RV's battery bank.
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• Wire Gauge of Replacement MC4 Negative Cable for Go Power Solar Charging Systems GP34ZR
• The Replacement MC4 Negative Cable for Go Power Solar Charging Systems # GP34ZR is 10 gauge wire, there is not a specified amp rating as they are replacements used with the Go Power solar controllers which are rated for amps, and it does not have DC voltage it connects between the controller and solar panel. I have added a link below to a video review for you to check out as well of the Replacement MC4 Negative Cable for Go Power Solar Charging Systems # GP34ZR.
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• Does The 7-Way on a 2014 Rockwood Mini Lite 2306 Travel Trailer Have an Inline Charge Controller?
• Your 2014 Rockwood Mini Lite 2306 is not going to have any type of charge controller in the 7-way wiring. When connected to your tow vehicle your vehicle charging system is regulating the amount of voltage generated which is sent to the vehicle battery and your trailer battery. It sounds like you are wanting to use a portable solar panel like the Go Power # 34282730 to charge the battery either while it is in storage or if you are camping off-grid with no power. These panels will have...
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• Can The Progressive Dynamics Converter Charger PD9160A Be Used With A Solar Panel System
• The Charge Wizard for the Progressive Dynamics PD9100 Series Battery Converter Charger # PD9160A can be purchased through Progressive Dynamics directly. The # PD9160A is designed to read the battery charge level kick on to charge the battery as needed, making it compatible with solar panel systems. You would run this converter directly to the battery and not connect it to your solar panel system's wiring.
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• Can the Go Power DuraLite Charge A Jackery 500 Generator?I have a few questions regarding this pa
• Yes, the Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller # GP66FR is compatible with your pre-wired ZAMP port on your trailer, and you will not need any additional adapters. You may also want to check the polarity of your Zamp plug as they have been known to wire things backwards. I have included an FAQ that goes into a bit more detail on this. For your Jackery 500 it is not recommended to bypass the included charge controller however this panel does has both an...
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• Solar Charger For Use With Horse Trailer
• Since you're not using it extensively, a portable solar array will be perfectly fine and allow your batteries to stay charged for lights and music. A great option would be the Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 130 Watt Solar Panel # 34282730.
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• Recomended Solar Panel Setup for 2018 Keystone Springdale BH 240BHWE
• From the attached image, you have what looks to be an SAE solar plug, a DC connector. This is most likely connected to your battery bank, I suggest you trace the wires. If this does not go through a charge controller, you will need to have one in addition to the solar panels. I recommend the 200 Watt Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller, # 34282610. This portable solar charging system lets you place the solar panel where you need it for maximum sunlight. The...
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