Markal
Active member
Hi all. We took delivery of a new teardrop this winter and I think I‘d like to modify how they have it wired. I opted for the most basic wiring the company offered because I just didn’t like the packages (or prices) of what they offered. Right now it’s set up with:
- shore power connection into a 110 power strip
- small 12V AGM bettery
- Noco Genius plugged into the power strip and charging the battery when plugged into shore power
- A solar (SAE) input wired straight to the battery with no charge controller
I’ve added a Renogy 100watt flexible panel, mounted on my roof. But I have no way to see whether it‘s working and how much current it’s delivering to my battery. And as I understand it, it’s not a great idea to connect the solar panel directly to the battery. So I think I should add a controller. I plan to upgrade the batter eventually to a higher capacity lithium battery. So my questions.
Can I add an appropriate solar charge controller? Is there any way in which the Noco charger and solar controller would interfere?
Any recommendations on online resources/guides to help me figure this out?
Thanks!
- shore power connection into a 110 power strip
- small 12V AGM bettery
- Noco Genius plugged into the power strip and charging the battery when plugged into shore power
- A solar (SAE) input wired straight to the battery with no charge controller
I’ve added a Renogy 100watt flexible panel, mounted on my roof. But I have no way to see whether it‘s working and how much current it’s delivering to my battery. And as I understand it, it’s not a great idea to connect the solar panel directly to the battery. So I think I should add a controller. I plan to upgrade the batter eventually to a higher capacity lithium battery. So my questions.
Can I add an appropriate solar charge controller? Is there any way in which the Noco charger and solar controller would interfere?
Any recommendations on online resources/guides to help me figure this out?
Thanks!