Hello. We just purchased a Transcend Xplor 261BH and I have a question about the factory installed solar panel. Will the solar panel continue to charge the battery when the battery disconnect switch is in the OFF position? I've tried searching the user manual as well as the interwebs and could not find an answer to this questions. Thanks!
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I think nearly all of the charge controllers have LED indicators when they're connected to PV and battery sources. If your charge controller has indicator lights, you might be able to see what happens when you turn the disconnect switch to the off position (See if a battery light shuts off).
If you are unsure what your charge controller looks like or where it is installed, I'm guessing there's probably some paperwork on the charge controller in your GD bag. If you can find that, it might help if you can share what model of charge controller they installed.
In my Imagine the wire for solar (to the battery) was hot independent of the disconnect switch. I suspect that would be the same with factory solar, but no tangible evidence to support that assumption.2021 Imagine 2970RL
2021 F-250 (7.3L Godzilla V8)
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Thanks for your response! I found the solar controller and confirmed that the LED indicators remain on when the disconnect switch is OFF. However, I wonder if the lights could remain active with power coming from the panel... The green light was flashing indicating charge so I would assume they're both connected with the switch off. That's how I would design it. I guess the only way to know for sure is to put a meter on the battery. I'll let you know what I find out. Thanks again!
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Originally posted by Captain Rossome View PostThanks for your response! I found the solar controller and confirmed that the LED indicators remain on when the disconnect switch is OFF. However, I wonder if the lights could remain active with power coming from the panel... The green light was flashing indicating charge so I would assume they're both connected with the switch off. That's how I would design it. I guess the only way to know for sure is to put a meter on the battery. I'll let you know what I find out. Thanks again!Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.
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Originally posted by FL_Dave View Post....also, can you provide any particulars about the controller and panel (part numbers/specs)? I've heard GD is using Furrion for both, but there's not much information out there about them.Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.​
Neil Citro
2018 Reflection 28BH Pepwave
2019 F350 6.7L Long Bed Crew Cab
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Thanks, Neil. I did see some past forum posts that indicated that the parts were made by Jaboni, but when I asked the question of Grand Design (via their Facebook page), they stated that they were using Furrion in the new kits being installed on Transcend Xplor models starting this month. It seemed odd that they would go with different brands of solar equipment for different trailer lines, but I suppose stranger things have happened.
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Originally posted by FL_Dave View PostThanks, Neil. I did see some past forum posts that indicated that the parts were made by Jaboni, but when I asked the question of Grand Design (via their Facebook page), they stated that they were using Furrion in the new kits being installed on Transcend Xplor models starting this month. It seemed odd that they would go with different brands of solar equipment for different trailer lines, but I suppose stranger things have happened.
BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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Originally posted by jnplant View PostI just picked up my new 2021 transcend xplor 265BH and they have switched to all Furrion products.
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Originally posted by jnplant View PostFurrion net zero 165 Watt solar panel, Furrion net zero 25A MPPT solar charge controller, Furrion 12 volt refrigerator.
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The Furrion panel is a FSFP16MW-BL. Furrion info here: https://furrion.com/collections/sola...lar-panel-150w (Don't ask me why their link is 150w...don't know why!) There are links to the specs and user manual at the bottom of that webpage.
I couldn't find the MPPT controller on Furrion's website. (???) etrailer.com had it, though: https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories...CC30PWBBL.html But I can't find a manual anywhere. Did you get a paper copy of this controller's user manual, jnplant ?
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