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JRRNeiklot
Explorer
Oct 09, 2016

Wiring solar panels straight to breaker panel?

New travel trailer, I'm trying to install my solar setup. The easiest way to get the wires down is through the refrigerator vent, but that's a good ways from the battery. Can I tie in directly to th...
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time2roll
Nomad
Oct 09, 2016
40 amps through that battery connection is fine but you will have losses and slower charging.

You can connect until you figure out how to pull wire to the batteries and also move the controller close to the batteries. Or you may find it is plenty good enough.

Do make sure you are connecting to the 12v side of the panel. Connect same as the converter.

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