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mockturtle
Explorer II
Feb 16, 2020

Solar energy when battery disconnect is applied

My ignorance of solar energy and controllers is colossal. I'm planning to leave my RV for a few weeks with the house batteries disconnected to avoid dead batteries when I return. What will happen to...
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BFL13
Explorer II
Feb 16, 2020
For just three weeks IMO leave it all connected, but turn off your 12v loads as much as is practical. Do not disconnect in this case, so the solar can keep the batteries from going down.

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