Solar Panel/Power controller question

[triciathomas1972]

Hello all, New member and new to Class A RV’s. We have a 2022 Coachmen Mirada 315ks and it has a 100w Solar panel on top of the rig but no Solar panel controller. Do we need to purchase the controller in order for it to charge the house batteries?

 

[B52Bombardier1]

A solar panel charge controller can be quite inexpensive at that power level and also provide an indication of your battery voltage. I'd have one if I were you - and do, for my 100 watts of solar power. It can also provide one or more five volt USB charging ports - quite convenient, if you ask me.

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The risks are with overcharging your battery but this is unlikely at only a hundred watts of solar input. A periodic check of the battery voltage using a multimeter can manage these risks.

Rick

 

[2NascaR9]

Hello all, New member and new to Class A RV’s. We have a 2022 Coachmen Mirada 315ks and it has a 100w Solar panel on top of the rig but no Solar panel controller. Do we need to purchase the controller in order for it to charge the house batteries?

I have a 2022 also just picked it up. I found the controller inside the large compartment by the door to gain access to RV. Mounted on the wall by hinges