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I've been checking out what is required for fitting a solar panel on the roof of my Bolero 680fb.
In the Swift brochure on the Bolero it states 'Roof and wiring prepared for solar panel installation' but I can't find any info in the Swift documentation that came with the van other than a reference in the wiring manual for a 'Solar Panel Regulator - option'.
I've had a look on the roof and there is a blanking plate located at the side of the roof on the offside above the rear of the drivers door. I've removed the blanking plate and there are 2 wires connected into a plug which in turn is mated to a socket that has nothing connected to it.
I'm wondering if this is where a solar panel should be connected but the wires don't look man enough to carry the current generated by a reasonable sized panel (thinking of about 135W).
Has anyone any experience of what this connector is for and where the other end of the wirs connected to it live?
Hi Catsailor, the connector in the roof pocket is to take the energy from the panel/s to the regulator, the cables are suited to take up to 17A which will be fine for your 135W panel/s
The connector is a waterproof Tyco Superseal 2 way, the socket is plugged into prevent any moisture getting into it whilst not in use.
The other end of the cable is located in the R/H front roof locker. There should be a 2way MNL connector which is the other end of the one from the roof. There should also be a 3 way MNL connector which is to connect to the regulator (which connects to the fuse board)
I hope this helps but if you have any other questions please let us know.
Nice one Sargent. I too want to mirror the thanks for Sargent, who have helped us out several times over the phone in regards to their electrical systems installed in several makes of motorhome.
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