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RPOD Solar Question

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Topic: RPOD Solar Question

Posted By: troutpodder
Subject: RPOD Solar Question
Date Posted: 25 May 2017 at 8:31pm

Hello Podders

Quick question. We want to get a solar panel and I can

t tell if there is a charge controller built into the Rpod OR do I need to buy the one that comes with the panel we are looking at purchasing?

Any insights?

Thanks

Troutpodder

Replies:

Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 25 May 2017 at 8:51pm

Based on what I've read here, the R-pod does not have a solar controller built in. The "solar" connector goes directly to the battery(ies). And from what I've heard, there is no fuse or circuit breaker in between.

I haven't checked ours, but I will be.

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bp
2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River
2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost

Posted By: troutpodder
Date Posted: 25 May 2017 at 11:12pm

Thanks. That's what i thought but wanted to double check. Pod ON

Posted By: mikeyg2347
Date Posted: 26 May 2017 at 8:11am

Check out Renogy Solar. Very reasonably priced and the controller is mounted on the back of the panels.

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Mike