Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Click Here to Login
Register FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in
View Single Post
Old 03-19-2018, 09:29 PM   #7
TurnerFam
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Georgia
Posts: 2,585
THOR #4735
if in Florida mostly, you'll have an easy time with 400w, as long as you actually have sunshine most of the day, and enough battery storage for the overnight... other threads discuss how to help 'overnight' with your residential fridge...

as for the solar amps, we just run our array down to our controller, which is in the battery compartment, and then directly to the batteries... it has no contact with the onboard Charger or other systems. The onboard Magnum charger, if we are on Shore Power or Generator, also provides any charging, but both the solar controller and onboard charger monitor the battery levels and adjust accordingly. 'Overlapping' is not an issue, as both can easily be charging the batteries, even at the same time. The solar controller will back off when the batteries don't need it, just like your charger does.
__________________
the Turners...
two Campers, two Electric cars
former diesel pusher traveler
TurnerFam is offline   Reply With Quote
 
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thor Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


Thor Motor Coach Forum - Crossroads RV Forum - Redwood RV Forum - Dutchmen Forum - Heartland RV Forum - Keystone RV Forum - Airstream Trailer Forum


All times are GMT. The time now is 11:47 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.