Solar Cells charging batteries
I'm not any electrical engineer. I have a new fifth-wheel with all the bells and whistles. I have a 3000 Watt solar panel on the roof. Question: Will the solar panels keep my batteries charged ...
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Lynn0527 wrote:Hold the phone - old saying.CA Traveler wrote:Lynn0527 wrote:Great option when you have AC power. The rigs charger will/should do the same but may use more power since typically there are some loads but it all depends upon what kind of disconnects you have.
I had exactly the same question as my RV is parked on my driveway (I have 100W solar panel) and I live in Canada but I was told a trickle charger would work better and that is what I have now. Cost me about $40.00 and I haven't had any problems even in the coldest weather.
Yeah, I just learned that today. I will probably take the trickle charger back as now I was told if I plug in my coach battery and leave the disconnect switch on, both batteries will keep a full charge.
I am new to this and it wasn't in my owners manual. Sorry, back to the solar question, didn't mean to hijack OP.
With a voltmeter verify that both batteries will be charged, not all chargers charge the chassis battery. You can get an adequate voltmeter for $5 at HF or even a free one.
Post your charger mfg and model number. Forum members will very likely advise you about the charger. Not all chargers are "good 3 stage" and not all are good at maintaining the correct float charge. What you have may be just fine but it doesn't hurt to find out.
A new thread with appropriate title might be helpful.
