Battery Monitor and Solar Panel Wiring

Horigan

I’d keep an eye on it and check the temp when it’s warm out. Heat wants to rise, so it’s somewhat trapped in there when there is little air circulation in the tub. 

AnOldUR

Denny16 said:

If you have solar panels, cover them or wait until dusk/dark to make the electrical connections.

When looking for a resting state voltage reading (along with turning the battery switch to off) I'll pull the fuse on the battery side of the Victron solar controller. Thinking about adding a switch to make this easier.

Denny16

I believe you can go into the MPPT Bluetooth application and turn off the charger output to the battery, this should allow a battery resting state voltage check.
cheers

AnOldUR

@Denny16 ... Found it! It's under Battery Settings. You can switch between Charger Enabled or Disabled. That's so much easier than going under the seat and pulling the fuse. Thank you.

Denny16

You are welcome my friend, after all, we Old Jeep folks need to stick together…
I was also thinking of adding a switch between the MPPT and solar panels, but then discovered  the Charger Off/On option, from a tip posted here an older discussion about installing the battery monitor.
cheers