Expert Answers about Solar Charge Controllers
- Parts Needed to Connect Goal Zero Nomad 100 Solar Panel to Solar on the Side Port
- Good question, so I reached out to Goal Zero, and they said that you would need a solar controller along with the adapter to connect the Solar on the Side with your Goal Zero Nomad 100 Solar Panel # 287-13007:
- Spade to SAE Cable for Goal Zero 10 Amp and 20 Amp Solar Charge Controllers # GZ27MR
- Goal Zero PWM Solar Charge Controller with 8mm Solar Connector - LCD Display - 10 Amp # GZ43FR
view full answer... - Can I Add a Solar Panel to a Go Power Portable Solar Kit
- I may have a solution for you, but you won't be able to add panels to the Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 130 Watt Solar Panel # 34282730 because of the limitations of the charge controller. However, you could add a roof mounted solar panel with its' own controller like the Go Power Solar Flex Charging System with Digital Solar Controller - 110 Watt Solar Panel # 34272630 and expand your charging ability.
Unfortunately there's not a way to split the controller...
view full answer... - Will Go Power Eco Solar Charging System w/ Digital Solar Controller Be Enough to Charge 3 Batteries
- The Go Power Eco Solar Charging System with Digital Solar Controller # 34273837 would be enough to trickle charge your batteries, essentially keeping already charged batteries charged up when not being used. It would not be enough to actually charger dead batteries or keep up with batteries being used.
You would need to step up to a kit like the Go Power Rigid Eclipse Solar Charging System with MPPT Solar Controller # GP97MR. This kit would allow you to run some smaller applications like...
view full answer... - Parts Needed To Add Solar Charging And Run Equipment Off Batteries On a RV Van Motorhome
- It sounds like you are looking for a system more like the Go Power Solar Elite Charging System # 34282184. This system does include solar panels along with a solar controller, 2,000 watt inverter and charger that will allow you to charge your on board batteries off of solar and be able to use the power from the batteries to run your 12 volt and 120 volt circuits.
The Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger # PD4060K you found only acts as a power center...
view full answer... - Do I Need To Buy A Second Bluetooth Remote Display For My Go Power MPPT Solar Charge Controller?
- It sounds like you already have the Bluetooth Remote Display for Go Power MPPT Solar Charge Controllers # GP37MR with the Go Power MPPT Solar Charge Controller # GP72RR.
The Remote Display for Go Power MPPT # GP37MR actually uses a bluetooth app as well, and is likely what you have.
So installing two # GP37MR would be redundant in this case.
I have attached an image of what the app should look like, however it may have undergone an update and have changed since then.
view full answer... - 20 Amp Charge Controller Compatible With Goal Zero Boulder 200 Briefcase
- The Go Power PWM Solar Charge Controller would actually not work for your Goal Zero Boulder 200 Briefcase Solar Panel # 287-32409 as you're going to need a 20 amp controller instead.
Instead you'll want to check out the:
-Goal Zero 20 Amp Solar Charge Controller with Battery Terminal Connections for Boulder Solar Panels # GZ29YR.
This 20 amp controller is designed to be used specifically with your Boulder 200 Briefcase solar setup, however this controller is not rated for use with a...
view full answer... - Charging Cable Extension for Solar Panel Charging System
- The wire gauge on your solar panel's charge controller should have been determined to be adequate based on the panel's output, to ensure it does not limit charging performance. Our 110-watt solar systems like # 34272630, shown on the linked page, use 4-gauge wire.
I recommend you use the heaviest gauge wire you can and the shortest possible extension length. I'm not sure how much length you need but we do offer a 30-foot extension from Go Power # 34270356 as well as a 7-1/2-foot 2-gauge...
view full answer... - Recommended Roof Mounted Solar Power Solution for RV
- Without knowing what your coach is equipped with in terms of inverters, battery bank size or existing plug and play solar ports the likely best solution is going to be a portable system like the Go Power Portable Solar System with Digital Solar Controller - 90 Watt Solar Panel # 34282729. This is a nice system that will help keep your batteries charged. This won't be installed on the roof but can be stored during travel and then taken out at your campsite to help keep the batteries charged...
view full answer... - What Solar Panels do I Need for Using a 200ah Battery on My 2017 Winnebago Era?
- In order to hook up a 200ah lipro battery to the panel with a charge controller and then that to a 3000w inverter without draining the battery on first use, you need to have at least 400 watts of solar power. That is the general rule of thumb when running a system that includes A/C power.
While we do not have a 400-watt solar panel option, we do have one that is rated at 550 watts. For this route, I recommend the Go Power Solar Flex Charging System with MPPT Solar Controller # 34275012....
view full answer... - Go Power Solar Panel Kit For Pre-Wired 5th Wheel
- For your 5th wheel that is pre-wired for a Go Power setup, you will need the Go Power Overlander Solar Charging System with Digital Solar Controller # 34282181 which comes with 1 solar panel, solar controller, MC4 cables, and installation hardware.
The Go Power Overlander Expansion Kit # 34282182 is required to expand your set up and includes a single 200-watt solar panel with mounting hardware that connects to your existing Go Power system using the included MC4 branch connectors.
view full answer... - Battery Charger with Solar Panel Input
- Solar panels come in many sizes and power ratings to handle the charging requirements of different capacities of batteries. You can read more on solar systems in the linked articles.
You will get more effective charging of your trailer battery (while you are driving) if you use a DC to DC charger like the Redarc BCDC # 331-BCDC1240D. This charges takes in the 12V power from your vehicle 7-way and uses it to provide controlled charging of the trailer battery. This unit also allows you top...
view full answer... - Interior LED Light & Solar Panel For Cargo Trailer
- For the interior LED light, you can use essentially any style that best suits your needs, such as the Opti-Brite LED Dome Light # ILL06COB. I have added a link below to our selection of interior LED lights as well.
As for the solar panel, that really depends on your power needs, but if it's just for a battery controlling a light, something small will be fine, and I recommend the OptiMate Solar Charging System with Controller - 80 Watt Solar Panel # MA46JR.
The # MA46JR is a single panel...
view full answer... - Complete Easy Portable Solar Setup For A Trailer Or RV
- For a complete setup with the WAY Interglobal Elite Portable Solar Panel # WAY38YR you're also going to need a solar controller, and MC4 connector cables.
This solar panel will also work with all WAY Interglobal PWM solar charge controllers.
Since this is just a solar panel you will need to purchase that all separately.
view full answer... - Which Solar Panel Should I Use to Keep Battery Charged That Runs Trailer Jack
- You can use the Go Power Eco Solar Charging System with Digital Solar Controller - 10 Watt Solar Panel # 34273836 if you use the battery for any other electronics on the trailer. This will provide 3.42 amp hours of charging power and will allow you to make sure that you're always able to use your Bulldog # BD500200 jack even if the battery has been sitting unused for some time.
If you just use the battery to power the jack, the 2.5-Watt Solar Battery Charger # PTW2997 might be a more...
view full answer... - Recommended Power Management Solution for Lithium Batteries on Truck Bed Camper
- The Progressive Dynamics # PD4045LICSV is the correct part you're looking for to swap the converter in your power distribution box and you could use the GoPower # 34276119 as your solar controller, but I have a better solution for you. I'll add that I'm not familiar with the Blue Sea part that you've mentioned and since we don't offer those products I can't confirm whether the part you're seeking is available but we would typically recommend using some sort of isolator.
I recommend looking...
view full answer... - Solar Setup Recommendation For RV With A GoWise Power 3,000 PS2001 Inverter
- For a kit similar to the Go Power Solar Extreme Charging System # 34282185, is the Go Power Solar AE-4 All Electric System with MPPT Solar Controller # 342-75010.
The solar panel wattage on # 342-75010 is 760 watts, compared to # 34282185 that produces 570 watts.
This system will also work fine with your GoWise Power 3,000 inverter, that you mention.
view full answer... - Will 380 Watt Go Power Solar Elite Charging System Power Appliances
- For confidently being able to run appliances without much worry in your (very nice) Lance camper, there really isn't a better option than the amount of juice you'll get with the Go Power set up you mentioned, which is the following part:
- Go Power Solar Elite Charging System - 380 Watt Solar Panels - 2,000 Watt Inverter Charger # 34282184.
While the AC will still need to run off your generator (which would be true of any solar system due to the amount of power they use), the Elite Charging...
view full answer... - Recommended Converter and Charger for Single Lithium Battery on 5th Wheel Trailer
- Yes. Because lithium batteries have a full charge voltage of 14.4 to 14.6 volts, your standard battery charger/converter system will not be able to fully charge a lithium battery so you will need to upgrade your system. The Progressive Dynamics # PD9160ALV is compatible with lithium batteries and will work well for your single 100ah lithium battery. The # PD9160ALV is a 60amp converter and since it turns off automatically to avoid over-charging, it will help prolong the life of your new...
view full answer... - Parts Needed to Install Solar Kit on Camper with Solar Prep
- If you have a plug on the side of the camper for solar prep, you most likely have the solar prep plug on the roof too. If you have a solar controller on the inside of the camper you will just need the Go Power Retreat Expansion Kit # 34272634 to plug into your roof of your camper.
If you still need a controller in your camper then you will want to go with the Go Power Retreat Solar Charging System with Digital Solar Controller # 34272635.
view full answer... - 100-Watt Solar Panel Kit For A 40 RV That Can Be Added-On
- Yes, we do have exactly what you need:
-The Go Power Solar Flex Charging System with Digital Solar Controller # 34272630.
This is 110W Solar Panel Kit that comes with everything you need for installation, and, can be expanded upon with the Go Power Solar Flex Expansion Kit # 34272629, which will also allow you to utilize the same controller like you mentioned.
I have also included a couple of videos for you to check out.
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