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--- electrical:solar:gentle_intro [2025/06/23 15:18]
frater_secessus [solar ready]
+++ electrical:solar:gentle_intro [2025/06/23 15:28] (current)
frater_secessus [solar ready]
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 ==== solar ready ====
-Many "solar ready" RVs have an SAE port for attaching panels.  Typically the port is just wired to the house battery bank with no controller.  In this scenario panels with built-in solar charge controllers are required.  Check polarity before attachment; some vendors (Zamp, infamously) wire them in reverse configuration from common usage.
+The "solar ready" feature in RVs is often just an external [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_connector#SAE_connector|SAE]] port wired directly to the house battery bank (no solar charge controller controller).  In this scenario panels with built-in solar charge controllers are required.  Check polarity before attachment; some vendors (Zamp, infamously) wire them in reverse configuration from common usage.
 Example:   [[https://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f221/a-frame-solar-ready-71071.html#post740529|Zamp's description of Solar Ready]], which uses panels with built-in controllers.
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 Normal panels could be used if a solar charge controller were spliced in between the port and bank.
+Higher-end "solar ready" setup might include MC4 connectors and entry gland on the roof with appropriate wiring leading to the battery tray area. Add panels and controller of your choice.
 ===== rack mounting =====

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