So my 2670MK is pre wired for solar with that all I need is the solar panel and control box help charge battery?
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Originally posted by Blueheeler101 View PostSo my 2670MK is pre wired for solar with that all I need is the solar panel and control box help charge battery?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.
Howard & Francine
2017 Ford F-350 DRW, '19 315RLTSPlus
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Originally posted by howson View Post
Short answer: yes. The cliche' applies, though--the "devil is in the details". For clarity, a solar controller is what is needed. Check out this thread for more information: https://gdrvowners.com/forum/solar/r...ller-which-one
Thank you very helpful. I’m not looking to boondock I’m just wanting to help keep batteries topped off while storing at house I might add additional deep cell battery couple of the state parks we’ve thought about going have limited hookups
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Originally posted by Blueheeler101 View Post
Thank you very helpful. I’m not looking to boondock I’m just wanting to help keep batteries topped off while storing at house I might add additional deep cell battery couple of the state parks we’ve thought about going have limited hookups
Polarity is critically important. Check, check, and double-check everything is correct before applying battery power to the controller and PV ("solar") to the controller.
Lastly--if you'll permit an opinion--install a shutoff switch between the panel and the controller input (the "PV" side). This allows easy disconnection of the power coming from the solar panel to your controller when you need all power removed from the camper for maintenance or another issue.
Once you get all the parts and pieces selected, feel free to post them here for review. Lots of knowledgeable folks other than yours truly would be happy to give it a once-over to see if there's any "gotchas".
Howard
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The one question I did not see here is what year is your imagine? I have a 2020 2670mk and it has a solar ready connection by the driver side baggage door, yours may have this connection like mine or a connection on the roof I would want to know for sure its on the roof before cutting into the roof looking. I was told (like above) I would need a panel and a solar charging controller. Polarity is very important, but also the type of panel, wire size, and the power that the panel can put out makes a lot of difference. I found lots of video on u-Tube about setting up solar.
Jim
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