help me with solar please

[Jfos77]

Hey all , i have a 2016 Raven. Bought it used in great condition. The man i bought it from said it had a mppt solar controller. any idea where this would be installed so i can see if it actually has it? I know there is a charger on the port side under my sink, this charges batteries when i am plugged into shore power... is it a standard option? mppt or does it come with pwm controller? I am also looking into solar panels, most likely a 200w to mount on my roof racks. Where can i get the correct male for the FWcamper roof solar female socket?

Thanks

Jeff


Edit

i think i found the connection i need from another thread.

https://www.amazon.com/Terminal-Wiring-Harness-Disconnect-Extension/dp/B07BKZ89TS/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?s=automotive&amp&ie=UTF8&amp&qid=1534253450&amp&sr=1-2-fkmr2&amp&keywords=sae+to+o+ring+12+gauge


this is the same connection that comes installed in the fwcamper roof?

 

[Vic Harder]

You panel will have MC4 connectors. The connector on the roof or back wall is an SAE connector. Something like this could work
https://www.amazon.com/RENOGY-MC4-to-SAE-Adaptor/dp/B01N1TALFY

Also, call FWC direct and see if they have a version of that connector with a nice 90* bend in it for a cleaner install. They did back in 2017.
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/9445-i-wrote-a-letter-to-my-solar-supplier/

FWC could also confirm where your MPPT controller is mounted. Should be very close to the batteries.

The widget under the sink on the port side is your AC/DC converter, usually an IOTA brand unit. That is not your MPPT solar controller.

To get started on understanding the whole solar thing... maybe review a few of the threads already existing on this forum. Here is one I like ;-)
http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/topic/13230-i-need-more-power-scotty/

 

[Jfos77]

thanks a lot Vic

 

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