Caravan Solar Panel Faults

I was told to cover my solar with a sheet if the battery was removed as the controller goes into error.

Caravan solar panel faults.

Happy new year all. 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. Zero output is a common problem and in nine out of ten cases it is due to a faulty inverter or charge controller. As a result we have compiled a list of things you can check yourself.

As the pv modules are connected in series one failing pv module will shut down the entire system. If you now disconnect the panel from the controller and then reconnect it might reset the error. 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. Most new caravans motorhomes and to some extent campers have solar panels mounted on the roof or other flat surface.

My roof mounted solar panel system normally shows around 13. We are occasionally asked about troubleshooting solar panel systems on motorhomes caravans and boats of all kinds.