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rickst29
Explorer
Apr 18, 2016

Charge Batteries from Tow Vehicle, using a Solar Controller.

This modification occurs in both the Tow Vehicle AND the Trailer. A Solar controller is required (with or without existing Panels). In the Tow Vehicle (hereafter "TV"), a set of switch-Controlled R...
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time2roll
Nomad
Apr 19, 2016
If I need that much power I am pulling 120vac back to the trailer.
I am certainly not feeding an expensive MPPT controller with some makeshift 24v supply system.
If you have a good MPPT you already have plenty of solar to charge while driving.
JMHO, good luck.

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