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Explorer

Sep 30, 2014

Solar panel disconnect switch.

What do you guy’s recommend for a Solar panel disconnect switch?

I'm thinking that I don't want my battery’s always connected to the solar panel while the trailer is in storage. I pull the main battery disconnect switch so the trailer isn’t drawing power while setting. Also it would be nice to turn off the solar juice in the winter when I pull the battery’s and take them home for storage.

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Muddydogs
Explorer
Sep 30, 2014
I was worried that 4 100 watt panels might cook the batteries during the summer months in the blazing Utah sun. Actually I was kind of thinking about hooking 3 panels together for the run to the controller with an off switch then running wire for 1 panel separate to the controller and leaving it charging all the time for a maintainer? Yes, no, I'm way over thinking this?
Crazy_Ray
Explorer
Sep 30, 2014
Like Don said, I also use a BREAKER
pianotuna
Nomad III
Sep 30, 2014
Hi Muddy,

You may as well use a breaker.

Before I full timed I left my batteries in the storage area with the solar active. That worked for me for 13 years.