2022 Tab 320 want to install second solar panel

Rickman52

Hi People! I have a 2022 Tab 320S that I would like to add a 100 W panel. My question is do I connect it into existing panel or what?  Also would any of the electric stuff need to be replaced because of added panel? Much Thanks for any Help.

pthomas745

You need: the new panel, obviously!  And, that panel needs its own solar controller.  That solar controller needs to be connected directly to the battery in some manner.  There are many ways to get that connection made: battery clamp cables from the controller, or any of the various solar ports/connectors that are out there.

No other changes to any of the other items in the trailer need to be made. If you have a lithium battery, you just need to set the new controller up to charge lithium batteries.  You should already have a Victron solar controller as part of the trailer's installed solar panels.

And, since I can never keep this straight: your trailer may already have a "solar port" on the side of the trailer where a solar controller can be connected.