Jordan RV Solar System Installation

How do I install my RV solar power system?

If you really are gung ho and want to install your RV’s solar power system you will need the following things: A Charge Controller : It essentially acts as a regulator to help deliver power from the photovoltaic solar array to your RV solar system’s battery bank.

How to install solar panels on a campervan?

To install solar panels on a campervan, first, fit the battery. Use a battery tray if necessary and a strap to secure it in position. Ground the negative battery terminal by taking a battery strap and attaching it to an earth point on the chassis. Then, place the templates on the campervan roof in the positions you expect to install the solar panels.

How do you connect a solar panel to a battery?

To connect a solar panel to a battery, you can use Wire Lugs or battery terminal eyes to attach the solar panel cable. After connecting, use heat shrink seal electrical joints to cover the bare wires. Solar panel kits are pre-packaged configurations including most of the components needed to install an RV solar panel system.

How do you connect a solar charge controller to a roof?

To connect a solar charge controller to the roof of an RV, first, securely connect the positive cable from the solar charge controller input fuse holder to the charge controller as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Tidy all the cables on the roof and secure excess cable with gaffer tape beneath the solar panels. Use P-clips and cable ties to keep the wires tidy and secure.