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Unicorn Driver · 01-06-2019, 07:50 AM

Hi,

I have two 100w Renogy portable panels which I hook up to a 30A Renogy Adventurer PWM charge controller.

I changed coaches in May so have not mounted the contoller yet, its sitting loose in the battery compartment.

I need to mount the charge controller in an adjoining bay, I am wondering am I better off getting a bluetooth charge contoller? I already use a Victron BMV 712 bluetooth battery monitor and like the utility of it. I do not plan to add roof top solar.

Thanks,

C&SL · 01-06-2019, 08:13 AM

I have my controller under a draw in the bedroom, it has very poor bluetooth connection to my phone in the center or front of the coach. I would think putting it in a bay would make it worse, I have heard others have better luck with the bluetooth connection then I do.

C&SL
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jcussen · 01-06-2019, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Unicorn Driver

Hi,

I have two 100w Renogy portable panels which I hook up to a 30A Renogy Adventurer PWM charge controller.

I changed coaches in May so have not mounted the contoller yet, its sitting loose in the battery compartment.

I need to mount the charge controller in an adjoining bay, I am wondering am I better off getting a bluetooth charge contoller? I already use a Victron BMV 712 bluetooth battery monitor and like the utility of it. I do not plan to add roof top solar.

Thanks,

I have the 712 and 2 Victron smart solar controllers, it is nice to see what your panels are doing and not have to run wires to a meter inside.

C.Martin · 01-06-2019, 10:00 AM

It's not cheap...but if you get one of the Victron SmartSolar VE.Smart Network compatible controllers...the BMV-712 has a battery temp accessory available. The BMV and MPPT network to share the voltage and temperature...so the MPPT can better compensate it's charge parameters.

I love the Victron Connect app for control and monitoring.