Adding a 2nd panel to a 2021 320 BD
JT4
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Hi. We are getting reading to receive our new 2021 320S BD. It should be arriving within a week. I saw a picture of it in the Nucamp parking lot. It is coming with solar installed. I have heard the it uses a Victron controller. I believe we should be able to connect to it by Bluetooth but that is not my question. I am planning on buying and connecting a portable panel to increase my charging capability and the ability to locate the portable panel in the sun should the T@B be in the shade. Question is will the stock controller accept another panel? Or is it better to change that controller to another? I am open to suggestions. After the second panel I hope to improve the batteries. I will likely do two 6v’s but I am open to suggestions and configuration and source/type. I appreciate your thoughts in advance. Thanks.
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I searched “Adding another panel” and came up with this...https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/134409#Comment_134409
https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/7283/attaching-suitcase-solar-to-t-b-400/p1
Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio -
Thank you Sharon. I am a bit embarrassed as I usually search prior to posting a question. In this case I did not likely because I felt it was more specific being a 2021. The first thread was enlightening regardless. Reading through it appeared that perhaps a separate controller for each panel is preferred. I would prefer a single controller with dual inputs so it eliminates the need to log into two different Bluetooth controllers. Does that make sense? I have a feeling a Renogy panel is likely my best choice for the portable panel. I will go back and re-read that first thread again so I can absorb it better. Thanks for your input.
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This may help. https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/138495#Comment_138495 The pigtail also applies to a 320.Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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