Want to install solar, questions
We recently got our new 2017 Nexus Ghost and I had it pre wired for solar. Nexus provided (in a box) a Zamp 30 amp Digital Controller with the pre wire. My question is how many 100watt paneles well...
Forum Discussion
Different battery profiles are not adjustable voltage set points.
Which Zamp controller do you actually have?
Does it allow you to set the length of time it stays in each type of charging? (i.e. Bulk, Absorb, float)?
14.2 volts at the alternator is not going to be 14.2 at the RV battery bank. It is unlikely that the alternator will do a good job of recharging the battery bank. Since you are in a class C it may be wise to beef up the thickness of the wire in the charging circuit. I chose to add a second charging path and have manual control over whether it is on or off.
To fully charge the RV bank may need to see between 14.4 and 14.8 volts for a considerable length of time.
The reason the existing battery bank is not doing well may be that it is not fully charged before you start your trips.
Do you know what make of converter (battery charger) is in your RV?
Are the group 27 batteries Marine or are they true deep cycle jars?
To design a solar system that may meet your needs requires an energy audit to be done.
Which Zamp controller do you actually have?
Does it allow you to set the length of time it stays in each type of charging? (i.e. Bulk, Absorb, float)?
14.2 volts at the alternator is not going to be 14.2 at the RV battery bank. It is unlikely that the alternator will do a good job of recharging the battery bank. Since you are in a class C it may be wise to beef up the thickness of the wire in the charging circuit. I chose to add a second charging path and have manual control over whether it is on or off.
To fully charge the RV bank may need to see between 14.4 and 14.8 volts for a considerable length of time.
The reason the existing battery bank is not doing well may be that it is not fully charged before you start your trips.
Do you know what make of converter (battery charger) is in your RV?
Are the group 27 batteries Marine or are they true deep cycle jars?
To design a solar system that may meet your needs requires an energy audit to be done.
