We just purchased our travel trailer and there is a Solar Panel installed and a sticker showing that it's wired by Jobani. It seems like the setup isn't complete and looking for information. I also contacted Jobani and Coachmen. I'll post the results on this thread once I get them.
I found the wires that are behind a flimsy panel in the front storage compartment although there is no sign of a solar charger. I found a green wire which is terminated (I think that's coming from the MC4 connector on the roof) and there is a white/blue cable that is looped back in the floor hole. I know that 1 end goes to the battery (and connected) but not sure where the other end goes yet.
I do have my own solar charger (Victron) that I want to install if it's not installed (I don't think it is). Although it's weird that there is a solar panel with no solar controller (I didn't see any panels inside or anywhere).
I'd love to know if anybody has a Jobani solar setup and where their solar controller/display is placed in their trailer (with pictures).
That sounds half installed! Pretty sure when the Jobani / Solar option is chosen, the panel + 30A controller are part of it, as it is on our new '22 257BHS
I'll have to snap a pic later today as I'm planning on parallell'ing in an XT60 connector for a remote foldable secondary 160W panel
Did your (flimsy) fascia panel have the Jobani QR Code sticker on the face of it?
Ours had a sticker noting the controller is behind the panel and as far as I can tell, it's keeping the batteries topped off while the camper's been disconnected/in outdoor storage
From what I can tell (with information from facebook) is that the solar panel that's on top is directly connected to the battery (no controller). There is a Jobani sticker but no controller in the back.
I need to disconnect this next time I get to it. Seems like it will overcharge the battery.
green is your ground and the other two should be installed to the charge controller. looks like they didn't install the controller like they should have. take that up with your dealer.
can't tell from your picture, but those wires should not go direct to the batteries.
I'd love to know if anybody has a Jobani solar setup and where their solar controller/display is placed in their trailer (with pictures).
Hey Steve - been meaning to get these pics up for you! I took some photos yesterday of our Jobani 175w/30a MPPT w/BT-2 Equipped 257BHS
The 175w panel is on the roof and the 30a MPPT controller is mounted behind that fascia panel, which includes a BT-2 (pretty generic) solar status bluetooth module.
Let me add to your message above - solar panels are never directly connected to the battery; they have to go through a controller to ensure proper voltage/amperage flow (and cutoff)
Industry standard marketing tool. The wiring is likely too small for a serious solar setup. Depending on your ultimate goals, you may want to upgrade the wiring.
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