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04-09-2022, 07:43 AM
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Newmar Factory 10W Solar Panel
I have a small 10W solar panel that came from factory with my Dutch Star that connects to the chassis battery by means of a (+) and (-) cable. Does anyone know where in the coach the actual solar controller is actually mounted?
I have looked everywhere and cannot find it, I want to replace this panel and controller fir a higher wattage (+/- 95W).
Any help in locating the sonar control box would be helpful. Thank you
Adolfo
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04-09-2022, 08:05 AM
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With a 10W panel no solar controller required.
See attached Newmar small solar panel info PDF. Good Luck!
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04-09-2022, 09:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shaman52
With a 10W panel no solar controller required.
See attached Newmar small solar panel info PDF. Good Luck!
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That document shows an indicator light. I haven't found an indicator on my 2021 Canyon Star. (haven't really looked in the hatches well though). Do you guys have an indicator?
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04-09-2022, 10:26 AM
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I can't say where the , solar charge indicator is mounted , on newer coaches but on my vintage DS , it's on the dash above the radio .
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04-09-2022, 12:24 PM
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As has been said, there is no controller, as 10 watts is not enough to need one. So, if you are upgrading to a bigger panel you will need to add a matching controller.
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04-10-2022, 07:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shaman52
With a 10W panel no solar controller required.
See attached Newmar small solar panel info PDF. Good Luck!
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Great info, thank you. This was my suspicion since it is such low wattage, but speaking to the manufacturer of the panel, they told me differently. I will go under the assumption and the info you provided and try an upgrade.
Adolfo
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04-10-2022, 07:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skip426
I can't say where the , solar charge indicator is mounted , on newer coaches but on my vintage DS , it's on the dash above the radio .
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I do not have any type of LED indicator either. Thank you
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04-10-2022, 07:44 AM
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Thank you fir the info. Very helpful.
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