How To Hook Up Solar Panels To Camper

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How to hook up solar panels to camper.

Take the panels out of the protective carrying case unfold the panels extend the support legs point portable solar panels directly toward the sun connect the alligator clips to your rv battery terminals red to red black to black verify the charge. First i decided on my location for the solar panel itself. Here s where to find it. Put in the control box.

Let s go through the steps that i took to install a solar panel system on our 19 foot rv. Every install will vary slightly depending on your set up but the basic concepts will remain. Make sure you connect the positive and negative wires to the correct screw clamp connectors marked for the battery. This will give you the most sunlight available.

Safety is your number one priority so remove all batteries cables before you do anything. Place the batteries and. The first thing to connect is the battery wires to the charge controller. Before mounting your panels make sure that you connect them with screws so you can easily adjust or remove them from.

Assemble the braces and frames then install the panels. How to hook up solar panels to your rv find a safe place to mount your solar panels on top of your rv. If you are using two panels use a 15a fuse. As always do your research and know your limits before taking on any project.

Attach the power cable beneath the entry point of the panel where the. For more answers to common rv solar questions go check out our rv solar frequently asked questions. Ideally your solar panel will be on a flat surface. Disconnect the rv batteries and measure the roof.

Finally if you have mismatched panels using an mppt charge controller and wiring your panels in series will give you the best result.