I have just aquired a solar panal (18w) with controller and would like to wire it into my caravan. There is a two pin plug next to main fuse where the main cables come through from the battery box and I for some reason think this is where a panal is connected. I have an Expression 420, which is basically a rebadged Abbey, 6 years old. Is it possible to post a picture on here to better show what I mean??
if it is live and providing it is not used by anything or shared by anything like the alarm ect.and it goes through a fuse.i can see no reason why not.i used a similar connection when i fitted my alarm without a problem.
Post last edited on 02/04/2010 22:27:13
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I would be more inclinded to wire your charge controller direct to the battery with a fuse inline , than use the wiring shown . When you connect everything up make sure you connect the charge controller to the battery first and then the panel to the controller . if you connect the panel to the charge controller with out any where for the power from the panel to go ( eg to the battery ) , it's possible to damage the controller .
my sprite 6 has a similar socket that is marked up for solar panel , if you want a plug to fit it try your local model shop they are the same ones they use on remote control car battery packs
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Topic: Solar Panal
