If you're expanding a trailer or RV solar setup and need more series-wiring headroom, this MPPT controller manages charging with a 150V PV limit. Bluetooth lets you monitor performance in real time, so charging stays visible as conditions change.
Array expansion often stalls when voltage limits force a redesign or restrict series wiring. This controller supports up to 150V open circuit voltage, giving more headroom for series panel configurations. You can run longer strings with fewer wiring constraints and keep the system within safe operating limits.
Real-world installs rarely get perfect sun, and basic controllers lose output when conditions shift. The advanced Maximum Power Point Detection algorithm locks onto the best power point even when multiple peaks exist from shading. Output stays more stable throughout the day instead of dropping off with passing clouds or obstructions.
Controllers are often mounted in hard-to-reach compartments, making adjustments inconvenient. Built-in Bluetooth Smart connects to the VictronConnect app for setup, monitoring, and firmware updates. You can check charging status, change battery settings, and troubleshoot behavior directly from your phone.
Incorrect charge profiles or unstable charging can shorten battery life or cause failures. The intelligent charge algorithm manages bulk, absorption, and float stages while supporting lithium, AGM, gel, and flooded batteries with automatic voltage selection. Charging stays matched to the battery type instead of relying on manual guesswork.
Adding more panels often means adding more controllers, which can conflict if not synchronized. Wireless charging synchronization aligns charge stages across multiple units using Bluetooth or a GX communication center (sold separately). Expanded systems operate as one coordinated setup instead of competing controllers.
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Hi, everyone, Steve here with etrailer. Today we're looking together at the Victron SmartSolar MPPT. It's a 150/35 solar charge controller. Folks, this will help you get the most energy out of your solar array. It uses advanced ultra fast maximum power point tracking to extract every itty bitty bit of solar power, even in charging in light conditions. So whether it's a cloudy morning with partial shade, those kind of things, you're gonna be able to harvest more energy and charge your batteries faster.
As you can see, it's been designed with flexibility. It's gonna automatically detect your system, the voltage, and it works with all 12, 24, or 48-volt battery banks without a manual switch. And it also works with a 36-volt selectable via software. Now with a 35-amp charging capability and support for up to 500 watts of solar on a 12-volt system, it's a great choice, whether it's an RV, boat, cabin, or off grid home. You can see you've got lights here indicators, whether it's bulk, absorption, float, and then you've got all your connections and everything here as well with a nice heat sink on the bottom to help dissipate heat.
This also includes built-in Bluetooth so you can monitor and configure your solar performance right from your smartphone using their free Victron Connect app, so you don't have to worry about dongles or cables or anything like that. This also has a robust protection such as over-temperature, polarity, and short circuit safety, and it gives you 98% conversion efficiency, so it's gonna reliably manage your solar charging day in and day out. As always, if you have questions about this or any of the products, reach out to us here at etrailer, we're more than happy to assist you, and if you're not sure on how to install this or you just don't wanna tackle it, reach out to etrailer.com, find our dealer locator tool and we can help assist you with finding someone local to your area that can do the installation as well. I'm Steve and thanks for watching.
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