Solar Charger & Truck Power Question
I've recently installed a Go Power! GP-PWM-30 30 Amp Solar Regulator because the previous owner had solar installed but no charge controller (he just had a simple diode or voltage regulator that conne...
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Yes, a bit confusing. I would leave the solar panel and charge controller per manufacturer design.
If you have solar panels and a charge controller I would try and improve that system to your needs rather than mixing/relying on truck charging and solar charging through one controller. The trickle charge from the truck will just confuse the charge controller.
As far as storage, if it is long term I would just pack the batteries home and maintain them there. If it is short term disconnect the neg lead on both truck and camper. If the storage is outside you could use your solar system to maintain the batteries. Personally I don't like leaving hot DC electrical systems out of my sight for more than a day or two.
If you have solar panels and a charge controller I would try and improve that system to your needs rather than mixing/relying on truck charging and solar charging through one controller. The trickle charge from the truck will just confuse the charge controller.
As far as storage, if it is long term I would just pack the batteries home and maintain them there. If it is short term disconnect the neg lead on both truck and camper. If the storage is outside you could use your solar system to maintain the batteries. Personally I don't like leaving hot DC electrical systems out of my sight for more than a day or two.
