Solar install question
Hi all. I am wanting to install a solar panel on top of my Aspen Trail 1700db TT. I know enough about how solar works to understand the BASIC relationship between panel, charge controller, and batte...
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The plan seems fine to me. I would skip the kill switch (controller to RV) but add a fuse close to the positive lug since the wire would seem to be tucked into a blind area. Can always remove the fuse for service.
What you do need is a solar panel switch as most controllers need the power source disconnected before you disconnect the battery.
Chef Tim wrote:
I am wondering if I can do the following:
- plug the neg charge controller cable into the buss
- plug the pos charge controller cable into the open lug on the board. I'd also like to install a kill switch.
The plan seems fine to me. I would skip the kill switch (controller to RV) but add a fuse close to the positive lug since the wire would seem to be tucked into a blind area. Can always remove the fuse for service.
What you do need is a solar panel switch as most controllers need the power source disconnected before you disconnect the battery.
