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Post by Marky717 Fri Jan 20, 2023 6:32 pm

Hi everyone,I have a 2022 wxl,on the control panel the solar column is showing o.oa had full sun for 4|5 hours should I see a positive reading,also should I have a solar power unit somewhere in the van,TIA regards Mark.
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Post by Paulmold Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:02 pm

The solar panel is wired through the Sargent power unit.

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Post by Relaxez-Vous Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:06 pm

Do you have a solar panel?
If the sun is shining there should be some available power to charge your batteries, but if the battery voltages are high, equivalent to being fully charged, you're not going to see much charge amps going to the batteries. It would be like force feeding someone who is already full, you'd soon be sick. What are your battery voltages?

Nevertheless seeing zero solar charge is suspicious.

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Post by Marky717 Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:13 pm

@yes I do have a solar panel 80 W and I am showing 13v on the leisure and 12.6 on vehicle batteries.
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Post by FreelanderUK Fri Jan 20, 2023 7:31 pm

Too late now to check but tomorrow turn on a few lights to bring the voltage down a little and see if the meter shows anything then

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