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looks to me like the panel has failed.? is you get volts say in morning, the sun come out and you loose the volts, its normally thermal expansion causing micro cracks in the cell connections go open circuit. so cut the panel off. . . fit vinyl wrap and stick down a new panel to that. +++...

everything you need to know is here, so get a cup of tea and have read. . . . . there's even a video for you to watch explaining things. https://www.t6forum.com/threads/guide-mobile-solar-panels-how-i-did-it.13225/

I am so at a loss I have no idea what to look up online to try and diagnose the issue. So I was just doing what I thought was some routine tidying up, just reconnecting a light which came unplugged at the plastic screw terminals and adding a couple of blade terminals to connections which I had...

and heres my favourite kit. . . . the awsome 200w Renogy suitcase. ( i have two of them now for 400W mobile ) https://www.t6forum.com/threads/guide-mobile-solar-panels-how-i-did-it.13225/page-19#post-390930 fused here . . . ... and the second newer version...

Thanks @Dellmassive

Can I ask how long it took for the lads to do the conversion to the roof?

here is the 120w kit: https://www.t6forum.com/threads/guide-mobile-solar-panels-how-i-did-it.13225/post-262330 again its fused. . . +++ https://ebay.us/NK8vVV +++

did i mention Solar? : [Guide] Mobile Solar Panels ? . . . - How I Did It - loving a bit of solar we started of with this sweet little 50w kit . . and quickly moved on to 200w panels, swiftly moving to a 400w camping setup . . . Nice . . . . tons of info, so ill just link...

more info on solar if you are interested. . . SOLAR: Solar Pwm & Mppt Controllers - How I Done It - Mobile Solar Panels ? . . . - How I Did It - What Solar Panel & Controller? - How We Done It - Solar Panel Cutting Hole In Roof !!! - How We Done It - 300w Plus Solar Club -- How I Done It --...

Lots to look at, Thanks

yes you can do that . . . . . just make up a MC4 link cable set and connect to the DCC50 - then run an extension MC4-MC4 out to the panels - Then connect to the panels MC4 ................. or you can just use the included Renogy controller alongside the DCC50 - just connect a fused quick...

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- defo dont go on the NEG post for the charger. . . . only use the NEG post for a just start. that becasue the sensor on the battery wont see the power coming in from the charger. . . . use a chassis NEG point, like ligh bracket bolt or other. +++++ +++++ Charging: Battery...

a flat battery can take 24hrs plus to fully charge. . . so have you got a smart mains charger to get a good 24hrs charge? Charging: Battery Chargers - How I Did It - Battery Charging - Main Battery Earth Point - Battery Monitoring -- How I Done It -- [Guide] Battery Maintainer (for...

Did you use the split mc4 connectors? Got a pic of that connection?

1. Yes, sort of. If it's longer than a few days I would disconnect fully via a switch or pull the fuse.... Hard wire to the leisure battery is best. 2. Yes. Hard wire is best... Make sure you fit a fuse to the battery connection. - but maybe fit a quick disconect inline to the conreoller can be...

upgrade the battery to a lithium, then add more solar. +++++++++++++++++++++ this weekend, running 1500w coffee machine, 900w kettle, twin fridges, uSB, lights etc etc etc . 400w tempory on roof. . . . 230Ah Roamer storage battery, - [Guide] Mobile Solar Panels ? . . . - How...

heres some more info for you . . . Charging: Battery Chargers - How I Did It - Battery Charging - Main Battery Earth Point - Battery Monitoring -- How I Done It -- [Guide] Battery Maintainer (for Starter battery) -- How I Done It -- Which Jump Starter? Seat Base Electrics...

looks like that charger is for SLI batterys CB-516 mains battery charger but it shows 14.3v/13.8v on the Gel setting - which help charge the Fogstar. https://www.jacksonsleisure.com/caravan-motorhome/cbe-cb-516-campervan-caravan-16-amp-switch-mode-battery-charger/ +++++++++++++#...

these Bluefusion kits come with a fuse...