Caravan Solar Panel Faults

This is a very convenient way to transport and use solar panels but it doesn t help them to face directly into the sun at all times.

Caravan solar panel faults.

As the pv modules are connected in series one failing pv module will shut down the entire system. If you disconnect a battery without disconnecting the solar input first the regulator may think a fault has occured. We are occasionally asked about troubleshooting solar panel systems on motorhomes caravans and boats of all kinds. If you now disconnect the panel from the controller and then reconnect it might reset the error.

5v at the caravan volt meter although the controller supplied with the kit is supposed to be protected for all sorts of stuff i thought it might be prudent to fit a fuse between the panel and controller mainly for a. My roof mounted solar panel system normally shows around 13. Happy new year all. Most new caravans motorhomes and to some extent campers have solar panels mounted on the roof or other flat surface.

If you feel there is something wrong with your solar panel system perhaps the batteries are going flat too quickly or you are not getting the usual readings from your charge controller display this guide will help. It s also possible that one solar panel in your pv array failed.