Simple solar install?

[corecomps]

New to the popup world and learning a lot!

I wanted to add simple 240 watt 12v solar charging to my Jayco 2012 popup. I'm extremely familiar with solar so know everything I need. I just wasn't sure if I can hook up the mppt controller directly to the camper 12v battery while still having it connected to the ac/dc distribution/charging panel WF-8735. WFCO WF-8735-P Black 30 Amp Power Center

I worry I will burn something out if the panel is working against the solar or the solar is feeding "charging power" to it.

Silly worry?

[KeizerTrailer]

I would wire it directly to your battery. You won't have to worry about it backfeeding into the charging system from the converter due to not needing the solar panels if you're connected to shore power.

[ARoamer]

X2, no worries. Both sense battery voltage and will adjust output as needed. I rarely even turn the breaker on for my shoreline power converter, the solar keeps my batteries charged.

[fishon002]

Great Info. Where are you installing/placing the solar panel. Thanks

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by fishon002

Great Info. Where are you installing/placing the solar panel. Thanks

I had an older non-Jayco pop-up and I would have only ever considered ground-deploy panels.

[johneliot]

I use a suitcase system. The one I have comes with a controller. By using a suitcase I can move it around so it’s facing the sun most the time. If you choose the roof you don’t have that capability. I too would wire it directly to the battery.

[fishon002]

Makes sense. Thanks