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**JRTJH** · 05-27-2015, 06:13 PM

I don't want to be the "bearer of bad news" but that solar panel won't charge your RV battery. The maximum output voltage of that device at max power is 5.65V. It is designed to use with USB powered 5 volt devices, not 12 volt deep cycle battery systems. You will need to obtain a 12 volt solar system designed for deep cycle battery use.

ADDED: Additionally, in the Safety Precautions, it states to avoid getting the device wet. If it does become wet, unplug the device and do not use it until it has been dried. Trying to mount that on the roof of an RV and remove it every time it rains (or there's a heavy dew) would be very difficult.

05-27-2015, 06:13 PM	#2
JRTJH Site Team Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gaylord Posts: 26,998	I don't want to be the "bearer of bad news" but that solar panel won't charge your RV battery. The maximum output voltage of that device at max power is 5.65V. It is designed to use with USB powered 5 volt devices, not 12 volt deep cycle battery systems. You will need to obtain a 12 volt solar system designed for deep cycle battery use. ADDED: Additionally, in the Safety Precautions, it states to avoid getting the device wet. If it does become wet, unplug the device and do not use it until it has been dried. Trying to mount that on the roof of an RV and remove it every time it rains (or there's a heavy dew) would be very difficult. __________________ John 2015 F250 6.7l 4x4 2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS