Charge Controller Installation location

[Jonnygsx]

Getting ready to start the install of my solar system and I am trying to figure out the best mounting/wiring options. I have the Xantrex C35 charge controller. My trailer is a prowler with a large front propane cover.



While this cover is not weather tight it does greatly cut down on what things underneath are exposed to. Do you think it would be ok to mount the Xantrex controller up under that cover nearest the batteries? That way it wouldn't require a separate temperature monitor and it would also give me the shortest run cables to the batteries. Thoughts?

[EsoxLucius]

Jonnygsx wrote:
While this cover is not weather tight it does greatly cut down on what things underneath are exposed to. Do you think it would be ok to mount the Xantrex controller up under that cover nearest the batteries? That way it wouldn't require a separate temperature monitor and it would also give me the shortest run cables to the batteries. Thoughts?

Yes, that would be an acceptable place for the controller if it will not get wet there. The controller should be as close to the batteries as possible. I think you are mistaken about not needing a battery temperature sensor just because the controller is near the batteries. It is the temperature of the batteries that is important not the temperature around the batteries.