solar charge controller

t1bone · 07-23-2020, 12:13 PM

I have a 2020 Freedom Elite 22 HEC. Does this RV have a charge controller? I see a little box next to the 12 volt battery, but I don't know what that is for.

Bob Denman · 07-23-2020, 12:21 PM

Welcome to the Forum.

Have you looked at the paperwork that came with your new RV?

(I know: none of us actually read this stuff!

)

**EA37TS** · 07-23-2020, 12:37 PM

Welcome to the campfire.

Since Freedom Elite is Camping World only the specs are not on-line. Call and ask your dealer and good luck getting the answer.

Attach a pic of the box next to the battery and someone will identify it for you.

Look on line at go power solar controllers and that will show you what to look for.

Happy and safe travels.

Bob Denman · 07-23-2020, 01:03 PM

Do you happen to know the brand of the 10 amp controller that Thor normally puts in their RVs?
We could always post a picture; and see if the O.P. recognizes it.

**EA37TS** · 07-23-2020, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Do you happen to know the brand of the 10 amp controller that Thor normally puts in their RVs?
We could always post a picture; and see if the O.P. recognizes it.

If I'm not mistaken they use the Go Power. Here is a pic of my 30 Amp controller. The 10 amp is similar in appearance.

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Bob Denman · 07-23-2020, 01:35 PM

Let's hope that rings a bell for him.

https://www.thorforums.com/forums/at...1&d=1595511315

t1bone · 07-23-2020, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ea37ts

welcome to the campfire.

Since freedom elite is camping world only the specs are not on-line. Call and ask your dealer and good luck getting the answer.

Attach a pic of the box next to the battery and someone will identify it for you.

Look on line at go power solar controllers and that will show you what to look for.

Happy and safe travels.

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t1bone · 07-23-2020, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bob denman

do you happen to know the brand of the 10 amp controller that thor normally puts in their rvs?
We could always post a picture; and see if the o.p. Recognizes it.

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t1bone · 07-23-2020, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Welcome to the Forum.

Have you looked at the paperwork that came with your new RV?

(I know: none of us actually read this stuff!

)

I have read both owners manuals, and find nothing on solar power. I also cannot find the fresh water tank release knob, valve, cap, and nothing in the manuals about that either. Called Thor, no help, called the dealer, the call back.

Bob Denman · 07-23-2020, 05:33 PM

That looks like the 100 amp breaker for the battery box.
It's a good thing to be aware of it. If it trips: you'll have no "Off the grid" power in the coach.
But it's not the controller in question.

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