Rich Solar

[Chuck and Beth]

Just curious, does anyone know if any trailers other than our 2027 Elite II Platinum, Hull# 1735 was built with all Rich Solar controllers (Inverter/Charger, Solar Charger, and Dc-Dc Charger). It seems Xantrex Inverters were installed in the past and may also be what is installed now in most builds. I am not sure about the other components. 

[Rolind]

Our LE2 came equipped with a xantrex inverter, and Victron solar charge controller.  No DC-DC.  Maybe I am not understanding the question , maybe you are referring to SOB trailers and not prior Oliver model years. I haven’t heard of Rich components, but I also haven’t been in the market for a trailer for the last several years.

 

Edited 22 hours ago by Rolind

[Chuck and Beth]

2 hours ago, Rolind said:

Our LE2 came equipped with a xantrex inverter, and Victron solar charge controller.  No DC-DC.  Maybe I am not understanding the question , maybe you are referring to SOB trailers and not prior Oliver model years. I haven’t heard of Rich components, but I also haven’t been in the market for a trailer for the last several years.

 

No, I am referring to Oliver TTs, and specifically the one we picked up on the 8th of September (hull 1735). I do not think Oliver has used RichSolar in the past, but all of the controllers are RichSolar in our build. I am wondering about the relative quality, why the switch from the past, and why RichSolar is apparently not be installed in all recent builds. 

[David and Gail]

I have 2 RichSolar mppt controllers in my barn which is off grid.  They have been charging my lithium batteries for 6 years now and have operated flawlessly. 

[jd1923]

1 hour ago, Chuck and Beth said:

No, I am referring to Oliver TTs, and specifically the one we picked up on the 8th of September (hull 1735). I do not think Oliver has used RichSolar in the past, but all of the controllers are RichSolar in our build. I am wondering about the relative quality, why the switch from the past, and why RichSolar is apparently not be installed in all recent builds. 

Never heard of the brand. Never seen this brand in an Oliver, though we don’t get much input from owners with brand new hulls.

It’s odd that during delivery OTT made no mention of your electrical hardware. Please share pics!

[Chuck and Beth]

17 minutes ago, David and Gail said:

I have 2 RichSolar mppt controllers in my barn which is off grid.  They have been charging my lithium batteries for 6 years now and have operated flawlessly. 

Thanks for the reply - Good to hear!

[Hokieman]

2 hours ago, Chuck and Beth said:

I am wondering about the relative quality, why the switch from the past

@Chuck and Beth  Oliver changes brands of components every few years,  for various internal reasons I suppose.    Everything from batteries, solar panels, refrigerators, controllers, furnaces, wheels, axles, AC, etc,   For example, I’ve got Zamp 340W solar panels and controller, no inverter, all 12V electrical, and a small pantry instead of a microwave.    Our trailers all look alike,  but the components, wiring, and plumbing vary by model every few years.   That’s why it’s beneficial to list your model year in your signature, easier for others to help identify and troubleshoot.

Edited 17 hours ago by Hokieman
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[Chuck and Beth]

16 hours ago, Hokieman said:

@Chuck and Beth  Oliver changes brands of components every few years,  for various internal reasons I suppose.    Everything from batteries, solar panels, refrigerators, controllers, furnaces, wheels, axles, AC, etc,   For example, I’ve got Zamp 340W solar panels and controller, no inverter, all 12V electrical, and a small pantry instead of a microwave.    Our trailers all look alike,  but the components, wiring, and plumbing vary by model every few years.   That’s why it’s beneficial to list your model year in your signature, easier for others to help identify and troubleshoot.

I am aware that changes occur for various reasons, and that is probably more often than not a good thing. But, what I find somewhat concerning is that it seems that they may have already stop installing Rich Solar inverter/charges in the 2027 models. It would be great to know if that is indeed the case and if it is, why.

[Chuck and Beth]

17 hours ago, jd1923 said:

Never heard of the brand. Never seen this brand in an Oliver, though we don’t get much input from owners with brand new hulls.

It’s odd that during delivery OTT made no mention of your electrical hardware. Please share pics!

Here are pics of the Solar and Inverter/Charger installs.

[Hokieman]

4 minutes ago, Chuck and Beth said:

It would be great to know if that is indeed the case and if it is, why.

Perhaps your salesperson could advise you?