Charge Controller Installation location
Getting ready to start the install of my solar system and I am trying to figure out the best mounting/wiring options. I have the Xantrex C35 charge controller. My trailer is a prowler with a large fro...
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Solar charge controllers can be sensitive to heating- mine are for sure. They need air cooling. They have internal temp comp which means the unit has to be in the same ambient as the batts. Some controllers get warm if run at max amps for a time.
IMO just keep it in out of the rain, out of the sun, and not in a small box where it will not get enough cooling air. Mine go in the front cargo bay of the 5er which is near the batts and has good ventilation.
The user's manual will be clear on installation so it gets air cooling. Do what it says.
I can see it/them in there if I ever want to look at the display information on the units. I don't need them inside, because I have the Trimetric inside where I can see that. Mine don't have remote displays.
IMO just keep it in out of the rain, out of the sun, and not in a small box where it will not get enough cooling air. Mine go in the front cargo bay of the 5er which is near the batts and has good ventilation.
The user's manual will be clear on installation so it gets air cooling. Do what it says.
I can see it/them in there if I ever want to look at the display information on the units. I don't need them inside, because I have the Trimetric inside where I can see that. Mine don't have remote displays.
