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Old 02-28-2013, 05:13 PM   #1
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Control Module for Solar Panels

I have the 50 watt solar panels on my 2004 40' MDTS and am not sure the power is getting to the batteries. Where is the control module for solar panels located?
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Under sink in main bathroom or next/near the 120v breaker boxes and the 12v fuse box....in the same location....
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Old 02-28-2013, 06:03 PM   #3
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You can probably find the manual for the "ASC (Automatic Sequencing Charger)" on the ACA website or go here:

SPECIALTY CONCEPTS INC-SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLERS.

It's good to be familiar with the status light.
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solar panel controller location?

I have a stock 15 watt solar panel mounted on top of my rig 2004 36' MDDS Alpine
does anyone know where the solar panel controller is located ???
. Or is it wired directly to the inverter?

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Try the cabinet below your bathroom sink. That's where mine is located.
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I have a stock 15 watt solar panel mounted on top of my rig 2004 36' MDDS Alpine
does anyone know where the solar panel controller is located ???
. Or is it wired directly to the inverter?

Thanks Ed
I would guess it is connected directly to the batteries. 15w doesn't do much for 6 golf cart batteries and 2 large starting batteries.. My 05 had one that was cooked in 06 when I bought the coach. Had been so hot, it messed up the gel coat under it.
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Ed, If that 15 watt is like my '05's it is hard wired to the engine battery via a fuse in the black fuse block near the batteries. Matt
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Thanks for the update on the wiring location.
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