Installing 2 Battleborns, question about external solar panel hookup...

CCC

2022 320 S Boondock. I am having two 100 heated Battleborns installed inside with the battery cutoff also moved inside. My camper did not have the solar plug installed in the center box and they are putting that in also. So question is if I get some extra solar panels to hook up do I need another inverter or other device to use the extra solar panels?

Sharon_is_SAM

You will need a second controller to pair with your new portable panels.  If you use a Victron MPPT controller, you can network with your current system using the VictronConnect app.  

An inverter allows you to use the 12V battery with a 120V wired appliance.

CCC

Sharon_is_SAM said:

You will need a second controller to pair with your new portable panels.  If you use a Victron MPPT controller, you can network with your current system using the VictronConnect app.  

An inverter allows you to use the 12V battery with a 120V wired appliance.

I have the Victron Connect App. Are you saying that I need a second controller or that I can use the Victron in leu of a second controller?

Sharon_is_SAM

I believe the installed controller will only handle a 15 Amp current.  You need a second Victron controller.  You can use a different brand controller, but you won’t be able to include it in the VictronConnect network.

Denny16

Adding a second Victron 75/10 controller is easy, install it between the battery connection and the SAE plug connection.  Then you can network the two Victron controllers together to maximize your charging potential.
 Cheers 

Dutch061

Based on my observations with a 2020 400 BDL, you will not need to have heated batteries. I installed the optional temperature sensor with my BMV-712 to keep track. If you are using your camper, it will never get cold enough to be an issue. Battleborn can be charged to 25 degrees and have a very intelligent BMS that will disable charging below that.

I have 4 100 Ah BB's under the bed.

Brad