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Shot-N-Az
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Jun 17, 2013

OEM solar panel on motorhome

This question pertains to the small solar panel that most motorhomes are equipped with from the factory.

I noticed this past weekend that the little red light on the dash that indicates the solar charger is working wasn't lit.

I checked the fuse and it is okay. This isn't something that I rely on, or consider a big deal, but I do like to keep all systems in working order.

Can anyone describe what I should check, and how to check it? I'm a neophyte when it comes to electricity.

Thanks!

2 Replies

  • take a multimeter , go on the roof and check the panel voltage

    i have seen several that leaked water inside and died

    i have also seen broken wires
  • AFAIK (not far, I don't have a MH) that little panel is for the engine battery and is not for the house batteries,

    You can see if it is working by the voltage on your engine battery. With the engine off, voltage is likely 12.4ish with no solar. There are draws like the clock etc dragging it down all the time) With solar (and the sun is up) it could be 13 something volts or at least higher than 12.4ish.

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