Scott_DeWaun
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Rig: Heartland M21 Edge, 2011 model.
I am temporarily storing a fellow camper's rig on my property. It does not get used very often and I am about to winterize it for the off season. The unit has 2 full size batteries connected in series. The owner has also invested in 2 solar panel trickle charging units. One unit for each battery. I have plenty of open area where the panel will collect the incoming solar radiation. I'm seeking guidance on hook up criteria. Consider that the coach will be 'turned off'; ie, there will be no power to any of the electrical system. With that in mind:
1) Should the batteries be disconnected from the coach as well as the 'in series' loop and then each connected to its 'own' solar charging panel?
2) The users manual for the panel, while not very helpful for hook up, does indicate that the battery will not overcharge and therefore does not need monitoring. Does anyone have any experience with this? The model is a Sunforce 50022.
3) Is it better to remove the batteries completely from the camper and set up the solar charge process in an otherwise protected outbuilding?
Thanks in advance for any and all assistance.
Scott
I am temporarily storing a fellow camper's rig on my property. It does not get used very often and I am about to winterize it for the off season. The unit has 2 full size batteries connected in series. The owner has also invested in 2 solar panel trickle charging units. One unit for each battery. I have plenty of open area where the panel will collect the incoming solar radiation. I'm seeking guidance on hook up criteria. Consider that the coach will be 'turned off'; ie, there will be no power to any of the electrical system. With that in mind:
1) Should the batteries be disconnected from the coach as well as the 'in series' loop and then each connected to its 'own' solar charging panel?
2) The users manual for the panel, while not very helpful for hook up, does indicate that the battery will not overcharge and therefore does not need monitoring. Does anyone have any experience with this? The model is a Sunforce 50022.
3) Is it better to remove the batteries completely from the camper and set up the solar charge process in an otherwise protected outbuilding?
Thanks in advance for any and all assistance.
Scott