Connecting A Solar Panel To An Rv

Double check that the interior ends of the solar panel cables are not shorted against anything and then connect the roof side connectors to the panels.

Connecting a solar panel to an rv.

Solar panel recommendations compatible with the furrion solar port. As always do your research and know your limits before taking on any project. You get a solar panel and run wires from it to a control box. If we have two solar panels with same voltage and power the connection will be very simple.

Rigid panels typically must be affixed to the roof with screws. For the most part drill and screwdriver would be enough. Look for dealers that specialize in either solar panels for rv roofs and or systems that are made especially for rv s and campers. To secure it properly on top of your rv you are going to need several tools too.

That control box is connected to one or more 6 or 12 volt dc batteries like the one you have in your car. Some form of braces and frames are also needed to support the panels. So unless you re connecting a trickle charger you should use a solar panel with a solar charge controller to prevent overcharging. Flexible panels can be mounted with screws but can also generally be mounted with adhesive.

When the sun is out the solar panel generates electricity which is controlled and properly distributed by the control box to the batteries. The renogy starter kit includes the mc4 adapters needed for connecting two panels. A solar energy system includes the solar panels lithium batteries inverter and lots of wires. As clearly visible in the picture it will be enough to wire the positive pole of one panel to the positive pole of the other one and then wire the negative pole of one panel to the negative pole of the other one.

It turns out that while the plugs are sae plugs that zamp covers the positive terminal of their sae plugs instead of the negative terminal like most other companies. And while you can find reputable companies to buy rv solar panels and systems from it is important to know that some companies will not warranty panels that are installed on an rv. In the rv does the charge controller have leads for inputs if not and you are directly connecting the panel to the battery leads you will have to install an additional caharge controller if so just connect the panel and leads to the rv controller which i assume is connected to the batteries. Finally if you have mismatched panels using an mppt charge controller and wiring your panels in series will give you the best result.

The first step in installing a solar kit is mounting your rv panels. Connecting solar panels to rv zamp connections we ve all heard that solar ready rvs and campers that use zamp connections have to use the zamp proprietary solar panel kits. For more answers to common rv solar questions go check out our rv solar frequently asked questions.