Does The 7-Way on a 2014 Rockwood Mini Lite 2306 Travel Trailer Have an Inline Charge Controller?
Question:
2014 Rockwood Mini Lite model 2306 My trailer charges just great via 7 way plug while towing, my question is does the trailer have any charge controller to prevent overcharging via 7 way? Setting up a solar system to charge via 7 way and trying to determine if a solar charge controller will be needed?
asked by: Adam J
Expert Reply:
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 a charge controller built in so while you could run it through the 7-way, I recommend connecting directly to the battery so you do not risk overheating any of the wiring on the 7-way depending on the size of panel you end up using.
Products Referenced in This Question
Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 130 Watt Solar Panel
- Portable Solar Panel
- With Solar Charge Controller
- 101 - 200 Watts
- 5.1 - 10 Amps
- AGM
- Flooded Lead Acid
- Gel
- Lithium - liFePO4
- Go Power
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole Vehicle End Trailer Connector
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Single-Function Adapter
- 0 - 5 Feet Long
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tow Ready
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Continue Researching
- Shop: 7-Pin Trailer Adapter for Go Power Portable Solar Kits
- Q&A: Is the Go Power 7-Pin Trailer Adapter as Efficient as Wiring Solar Panel to Vehicles Battery
- Shop: Go Power Heavy-Duty Modified Sine Wave Inverter - 1,750 Watts - 12V
- Video: Review of Go Power RV Solar Panels - Portable Solar Kit - 34282730
- Video: Tow Ready Wiring - Wiring Adapters - 30717 Review
- Video: Go Power Portable Solar Kit 7-Pin Trailer Adapter Review
- Search Results: quick hose connect
- Search Results: solar cable
- Search Results: portable solar kit
- Search Results: rv door handle
- Shop: Anderson to MC4 Cable for Redarc Solar Panels - 5' Long
- Search Results: camera
- Shop: Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 130 Watt Solar Panel
- Shop: Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole Vehicle End Trailer Connector
- Shop: Go Power Solar Cable Entry Plate with Red and Black MC4 Cables - 10" Long
- Q&A: Portable Solar For Small Camper
- Shop: Go Power Industrial Pure Sine Wave Inverter - GFCI - 1,500 Watt - 12V
- Search Results: go power
- Search Results: go power inverter
- Video: Progressive Dynamics Pure Sine Wave Inverter Install - 2007 Four Winds Dutchmen Motorhome
- Q&A: Which Gen-Y Gooseneck Adapter Fits 2020 Keystone Raptor 424
- Article: How Much Solar Power Do I Need For My RV?
- Q&A: Can Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller Connect to Furrion Inlet
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Video: Choosing the Right Brake Controller
- Video: Go Power Overlander Expansion Kit Review
- Q&A: Parts Needed to Flat Tow 2021 Chevy Colorado ZR2
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
on Trailer Wiring
