Caravan Solar Panel Faults

As a result we have compiled a list of things you can check yourself.

Caravan solar panel faults.

As the pv modules are connected in series one failing pv module will shut down the entire system. Most new caravans motorhomes and to some extent campers have solar panels mounted on the roof or other flat surface. Zero output is a common problem and in nine out of ten cases it is due to a faulty inverter or charge controller. 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.

Happy new year all. We are occasionally asked about troubleshooting solar panel systems on motorhomes caravans and boats of all kinds. If you disconnect a battery without disconnecting the solar input first the regulator may think a fault has occured. It s also possible that one solar panel in your pv array failed.

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. My roof mounted solar panel system normally shows around 13.