Two of my three were obvious, completely dead, the third one I thought was working fine but the dealer told me it has a "communication error" and needs to be replaced.What were the symptoms of your failure?
I have a 2017 e-trek with eco trek 800. Doing well so far near as I can tell. I normally turn on all four modules at once.
I'm under the impression that the solar controller output goes to the batteries whether they are turned on or not, I'll see if I can verify that.I was told by Roadtrek live chat, my 2016 800 amp lifepos would charge via solar with battery switches on, and the battery disconnect switch off (battery power to the coach disconnected). When looking at the solar charger panel; it shows a charge going to the cells. We live in central Texas and get a good portion of sun daily.
Could and would anyone speak from experience re the validity, and the advisability of this practice? At the present time, We only have the push button, four indicator lights, for battery state, or level of charge.
My Roadtrek is also a 400/470 Ecotrek. If I had kept it plugged in with the inverter on all the time I wouldn't have known about one of my three failures, the battery would charge from the inverter but not the solar charger. The other two failures were total, and obvious.I have a 2016 CS with EcoTrek 400 and 470 watt solar. New June 2016. No VoltStart. I mainly use one module at a time and have had no issues. During cold winter below 32 deg F I kept plugged in to keep heaters on and prevented any winter freeze issues.
When using shore power to keep the cells from freezing, do you keep the battery switches on? Probably a dumb question. But the online chat with RT confuses me (I most likely confuse folks on the other end,as well).I have a 2016 CS with EcoTrek 400 and 470 watt solar. New June 2016. No VoltStart. I mainly use one module at a time and have had no issues. During cold winter below 32 deg F I kept plugged in to keep heaters on and prevented any winter freeze issues.
I think it's likely important that your meter matches your controller. I don't think it's safe to assume that we all have the same controller. I started by looking up my controller, then found a meter from the same company. If you post a photo of your controller I can tell you if it's the same as mine, and then link you to the meter I bought, it's different than the one shown in the above post.Moro Vita and Irvingj thanks for the tips! My preliminary research shows the MT-50 from Renogy, and there appears to more than one model available. Could you give me a link, or further identifying info before I order? I'm a real pilgrim when it comes to electronics.
Iringj, the photos of your MT installation look great and inspired me to try to do as well.
According to the manual on my 2017 the battery switches need to be turned on.When using shore power to keep the cells from freezing, do you keep the battery switches on? Probably a dumb question. But the online chat with RT confuses me (I most likely confuse folks on the other end,as well).
The solar controller is labeled MPPT Solar Charge Controller with a RT sticker. No model number that I see. So far, I am unable to attach a photo.I think it's likely important that your meter matches your controller. I don't think it's safe to assume that we all have the same controller. I started by looking up my controller, then found a meter from the same company. If you post a photo of your controller I can tell you if it's the same as mine, and then link you to the meter I bought, it's different than the one shown in the above post.
The solar controller is labeled MPPT Solar Charge Controller with a RT sticker. No model number that I see. So far, I am unable to attach a photo.I think it's likely important that your meter matches your controller. I don't think it's safe to assume that we all have the same controller. I started by looking up my controller, then found a meter from the same company. If you post a photo of your controller I can tell you if it's the same as mine, and then link you to the meter I bought, it's different than the one shown in the above post.
You have a different controller than I do. I had to take mine off the wall to read the model # off the side. It's most likely a commercially available controller with a Roadtrek sticker on it.The solar controller is labeled MPPT Solar Charge Controller with a RT sticker. No model number that I see. So far, I am unable to attach a photo.
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