Solar questions

[gzeigler]

Hello Streamers,
Am about to leave for five weeks of travel away from the mother ship after three months of living onboard with my ever-patient spouse.
I know from past experience that leaving the rig plugged into shore power is a bad idea.
My question is, if I leave the trailer on “store” will the solar panels still charge the batteries or is a trickle charger recommended?
Thanks in advance for sharing your expertise.
Zig

[Dennis C]

I'm not sure how your trailer is wired, but in my 2020 International the solar panels will continue to charge the batteries when power switch is set to "store".

[AgBullet]

Concur with Dennis. On my 2019 FC27, the solar panels continue to keep the batteries charged on "store"...a nice feature.

[turk123]

Originally Posted by AgBullet

Concur with Dennis. On my 2019 FC27, the solar panels continue to keep the batteries charged on "store"...a nice feature.

Unless you store the trailer in a barn!

[gzeigler]

[QUOTE=gzeigler;2522109]Hello Streamers,
Am about to leave for five weeks of travel away from the mother ship after three months of living onboard with my ever-patient spouse.
I know from past experience that leaving the rig plugged into shore power is a bad idea.
My question is, if I leave the trailer on “store” will the solar panels still charge the batteries or is a trickle charger recommended?
Thanks in advance for sharing your expertise.
Zig

Thanks so much. Nice feature. Sorry, I should have mentioned we have a 2019 25’ International.