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    Solar charge port on my 2500rl

    I've got a solar charge port on the camper. Just wondering if it's direct to the battery or not? I already have Coleman 40watt panel And charge controller from my last camper, and ordered the furrion connectors. Just wondering what people did with their setups. Only dry camping for a 5 days this summer, the rest of the time I'll have power hookups.

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    Yes, those ports are wired right to the battery and should have a 10amp ATC fuse in-line on the positive cable. As long as you have the charge controller with the panel, you should be good to go with plugging in through the port.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TucsonJim View Post
    Yes, those ports are wired right to the battery and should have a 10amp ATC fuse in-line on the positive cable. As long as you have the charge controller with the panel, you should be good to go with plugging in through the port.

    Jim
    Awesome! Thanks Jim!

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    BTW, I didn't realize that was your first post on the forum. Welcome!

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    Quote Originally Posted by TucsonJim View Post
    BTW, I didn't realize that was your first post on the forum. Welcome!

    Jim
    Yeah. It was. Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gr8daggett View Post
    Thanks. Ordered!

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    I also have the solar port on my Reflection and want to get a solar panel to keep the batteries charged when she is not being used. Do I just need the panel and the special connector or do I need a controller as well. Any advice is welcome and any recommendations would be appreciated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Light Chaser View Post
    I also have the solar port on my Reflection and want to get a solar panel to keep the batteries charged when she is not being used. Do I just need the panel and the special connector or do I need a controller as well. Any advice is welcome and any recommendations would be appreciated.
    You need a controller too. But lots of panels come with them already wired into the circuit.

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    I believe the panels know as 'suitcases' come with the controller already wired into them. At least that is what I am hoping.

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