Question Typical Solar setup

[Joe Dutchstar]

When on the road with engine running, does the solar system typically still charge the battery? Does Solar help with load when you are plugged into Shore Power, etc?

 

[Neal]

Yes, solar still works as it's a charger. It knows float, bulk etc. at least with the Victron I have. In my case the BMS manages all of the charging sources. You configure your solar charger just like you configure your inverter.

 

[timaff]

When on the road with engine running, does the solar system typically still charge the battery? Does Solar help with load when you are plugged into Shore Power, etc?

yes when driving the solar will still charge your batteries. solar will still charge your batteries when plugged into shore power or generator. and if you have a inverter/charger it will also charge your batteries when plugged into shore power or generator running if your inverter/charger is turned on.