what controler is it? it might be the perfect opertunity to upgrade.
It's a Way Elite - which is apparently out of business stemming from a lot of problems according to other forums. Yes, I need to replace it. That's really the crux of my question, with what?
FR is looking into a good faith replacement under warranty (I am a few months out of my factory warranty). If they don't cover it then yes, I need to replace it myself. Doesn't need to be expensive or complicated. The controller is really only for a trickle charge to keep the batts topped off in storage. I have one 100w panel, and 1 house batt and one chassis battery. (Technically I have 2 house batts in parallel, but the controller sees it as one). Based on that I really only need a 20A controller with slots for dual battery and I would like a separate readout panel - if anything to ensure it's working and cover the existing hole for the readout panel on the one I have now. Most have a readout on the controller itself, which is kind of silly since it's buried under the cabinets where you'll never be able to read it. I don't know much about controllers but from what I am learning, they are all pretty much the same with some being better quality than others. Ones for dual batteries seem to be harder to find, and ones with a separate readout panel even harder. And like I said, I don't know good from bad.
So, any recommendations for a controller with a remote readout for a 100W panel, and 2 batts.
THIS one looks like it will fit the bill.
do you have any plans to maybe add more solar later or change to a bigger panel? I would ge tthe 30 amp version, then you could change your 100 to a 350 or 450watt panel, this will let you bulk charge the main bank and trickel charge the secondary at the same time and they can be different battery types. so you could have LFP for your house and a normal lead acid for the starting.
you can buy a remote monitor for it or just use bluetooth i believe
I looked at that brand but it does not have the remote readout panel. I don't have any plans to add more solar. We never really boondock. I really just need it to maintain batts in storage. And I don't know how long we will keep this RV. As we think more about full timing, I see us buying a larger rig in a year or so.
I did see this setup on Amazon:
