Sgeorge wrote:
I recently installed 2 - 140 watt solar panels on my travel trailer I love not having to worry about battery charge. This is by far the best upgrade I have ever done to my trailer. The question I have is when the trailer is sitting for 2-3 months should I switch the solar off. I installed breakers between my panels and controller so it is easy to turn them off.
What are the advantages/disadvantages?
What do you guys do?
I will assume you have a charge controller and if so there is no need to disconnect. It will maintain the battry bank and only needs an ocasional check of water levels.
Advantages: No dead, sulfated or stratified batteries. They will be ready to go when you are.