17' Series Solar Reg - 17.56

[Racer]

Hi guys, I've done a fair bit of searching about what type if Reg comes standard in the Outbacks.

I've even searched eBay for pics of what I think it might be. Dealer says it's a 30amp but I'd like to know what actual reg it is so I can organise my solar set up.

 

[Mick&Vanessa]

Hi,
We picked up our 1756-2 OB about a month ago. It has a "Topray TPS 1230" solar regulator installed.
http://caravansplus.com.au/pdf/solar_reg.pdf
(Note: It is a "TPS 1230" as in the picture, not a TPS 555 as indicated above the picture)
Hope that helps!

 

[Racer]

Thanks mate

 

[Patons]

Question re the panels we were looking at the 17.56-2 they say it comes with 1x150w panel would we fit another 150w panel on the roof? We would want the 300w...

 

[skippy]

There is more to it than just adding another solar panel

1. you need to make sure that you don't exceed 30 amps otherwise your up for another regulator.
2. Make sure that your wiring can handel the 30 amps too

That's some things but there is other members on here that are more electrical minded than myself that will have more info.

 

[Bellbirdweb]

Question re the panels we were looking at the 17.56-2 they say it comes with 1x150w panel would we fit another 150w panel on the roof? We would want the 300w...

We had a second panel fitted by the factory. The standard regulator is running both panels fine.

 

[Patons]

Hubby installed both panels on our starcraft he knows all the electrical side of it he just didnt think the second panel would fit on I said I'm sure one could lol

 

[Racer]

300w is a lot of solar however it is better to be safe than sorry especially on a few poor weather days. The Jayco order forms state they come standard with 120w panel, maybe they have upgraded them.

I will be punting the standard regulator and replacing it with an MPPT unit with a tracer. Just have to see where I can fit it all when I pick it up.

Be a better option to fit a second battery @Patons Gives you a bugger bank which the 120w will charge well on good days.


I'll be running the two batteries plus wiring in a connection for my 195w folding panels. Mainly if we are camping for longer periods of time or under shady area etc.

 

[achjimmy]

The reg that Jayco use can be found in the "coast to coast rv" catalog online.

 

[rodney]

The std reg is 30 amp panel is normally a 120 you can put 2 150 panel to the reg but that is maxed out

 

[Patons]

Put deposit on van it has 1x120w we are getting them to add 1 more 120w. 240w should do us for now

 

[Racer]

240w will be heaps. Especially with an additional battery. I'm going to toss the Jayco reg n install a 30a mppt with a tracer head. Running a total of 320w of solar for worse case scenarios.