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๐ŸŒž Renogy Rover Elite MPPT Solar Charge Controller with Backlit LCD Screen, Monitoring and Tracking Display, 40A 12/24-Volt Review

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Description of ๐ŸŒž Renogy Rover Elite MPPT Solar Charge Controller with Backlit LCD Screen, Monitoring and Tracking Display, 40A 12/24-Volt

12V /24V Automatic System Recognition. Backlit LCD displays system information and identifying error codes. Advanced MPPT Technology with up to 99% high tracking efficiency, 96% conversion efficiency, and Lithium-reawakening feature. 4 Deep Cycle Battery Pre-Sets: Gel, Flooded, Lithium-Iron Phosphate (12. 8V), and Sealed/AGM. Multiple Electronic Protection Features, including overcharging, over-discharging, reverse polarity, and over-temperature. Power Source Type: Solar Powered.

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Customer Service = BAD

If you order from Renogy; Install and test products now! Don't think it works because it's new. I waited a few weeks and then installed it to replace a previous Rover that started great but charge levels started to wander. This one never worked right out of the box. In the boost stage, it will be charged normally; The problem is I never get out of boost and am constantly charging my batteries and boiling off the electrolyte. Renogy made me jump through some hoops and spin me in circles. I ended

Pros
  • Great for me
Cons
  • Not trendy

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Don't trust this company.

If I could give this company a ZERO, I would. Their charge controller failed within a week. My solar electrician said the unit was defective. I called, emailed many times, filled out a case report, brought an electrician to take photos of his requested test results, and there was NOT A SINGLE response to my contacting other than their instruction to fill out a case report. . I have no idea where to return the device and if I will be reimbursed for the shipping costs. I was planning on orderingโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Ease of Use
Cons
  • Interchangeability

Revainrating 1 out of 5

I would not recommend very cheap devices.

So it worked fine for about 3 hours, after that there were no amps just volts and the battery didn't charge. I unplugged it and then put it back together, when I tightened the negative for the solar panels it didn't tighten and got pulled off, not to mention I had a hard time tightening it because it snapped. We need better terminals for connecting photovoltaic and storage batteries. It also started overheating and smoking so I passed out. When I reconnect it works now, but who knows for howโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Certified
Cons
  • Obsolete Model

Revainrating 1 out of 5

An absolute heap of rubbish. DO NOT BUY

I foolishly bought 2 and not just 2 but 2 monitors and not only that but also made a whole shelf in my camper van with cut outs in the case made specifically for monitors. The 2 charge controllers are connected to the same bank battery using the same wire gauges and lengths and the same number of rooftop solar panels for each array. Parking the motorhome under a carport after 1 month mostly in shade #1 failed. He just died. Constantly buzzed and the top of the box overheated. I went through aโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Inspires confidence
Cons
  • Minor issues

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Solar & Wind July 2021 Update

I bought this 40A MPPT controller to replace an old controller now that I have a new 200A LiFePO4 battery. Also bought a voltage sensor and a BT transmitter. It's now the third day and it seems to be working fine. A little warm but not hot. The backlit display is only good when viewed at eye level, so using a flashlight to look at it for where it is is my problem. The BT transmission is useful, but the phone app is for the Renogy product combination, so it shows a lot of useless information. Iโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Dope ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Cons
  • Expensive