{"product_id":"renogy-rover-12v-60a-mppt-solar-charge-controller","title":"Renogy Rover 12V 60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShort Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Renogy Rover 60A MPPT solar charge controller is a heavy-duty regulator for larger 12 V off-grid systems, with automatic 12 V \/ 24 V \/ 36 V \/ 48 V recognition, a 150 V maximum solar input and 99% MPPT tracking efficiency. It handles up to 800 W of solar on a 12 V caravan or camper system, with an informative LCD, a switchable load output and an external battery temperature sensor included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen your rooftop array grows past a couple of panels, the regulator becomes the bottleneck. The Rover 60A gives you real headroom: 60 A of charge current, a 150 V input ceiling that lets you wire panels in series, and 97% conversion efficiency so very little of your harvest is lost as heat. The high input voltage is the quiet advantage on a caravan or camper. Series wiring means thinner cable over long roof runs and better performance on overcast Cape mornings, when a lower-voltage controller would still be waiting to wake up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 A charge current\u003c\/strong\u003e – enough for large rooftop arrays and fast recharging of substantial battery banks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150 V maximum PV input\u003c\/strong\u003e – wire panels in series to cut cable losses on long roof and A-frame runs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 800 W solar at 12 V\u003c\/strong\u003e – and 1,600 W at 24 V if you ever move to a higher system voltage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic 12 V \/ 24 V \/ 36 V \/ 48 V detection\u003c\/strong\u003e – one controller that grows with your system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e99% MPPT tracking and 97% conversion efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e – very little of your solar harvest is wasted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-stage intelligent charging\u003c\/strong\u003e – with presets for lithium, sealed, AGM, flooded and gel batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitchable load terminal\u003c\/strong\u003e – run 12 V DC appliances directly from the controller, up to 20 A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal temperature sensor included\u003c\/strong\u003e – compensates charging in cold and hot weather so the battery is neither under- nor over-charged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear LCD with self-diagnostics\u003c\/strong\u003e – live system data and error reporting without needing a phone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull protection suite\u003c\/strong\u003e – reverse polarity, short circuit and over-temperature protection built in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-road caravans and overland campers with 400 W to 800 W of rooftop solar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems using series-wired panels where input voltage climbs well above 12 V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotorhome and 4x4 conversions running fridges, inverters and lithium banks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwners who want room to expand the array later without replacing the regulator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations where a clear on-unit display is preferred to an app-only controller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLocal Support from 4Matt Campers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e4Matt Campers is a Renogy dealer in Cape Town, looking after customers across the Western Cape and delivering throughout South Africa. We can size your array to this controller, advise on series versus parallel panel wiring, and make sure your cable and fusing are correct for 60 A. Visit the showroom or send us your setup details and we will give you a straight answer on what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rover 60A MPPT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e RNG-CTRL-RVR60-G1-SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRated charge current:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 V \/ 24 V \/ 36 V \/ 48 V automatic detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum PV input voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 V DC at 25 °C; 140 V DC at -25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum PV input power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 W at 12 V; 1,600 W at 24 V; 2,400 W at 36 V; 3,200 W at 48 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMPPT tracking efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeak conversion efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharging stages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-stage intelligent charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported battery types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lithium, Sealed, AGM, Flooded, Gel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoad output:\u003c\/strong\u003e switchable 12 V DC, up to 20 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e external battery temperature sensor included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately -40 °C to 65 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e LCD with system data, settings and self-diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e reverse polarity, short circuit, over-temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Renogy Rover 60 A MPPT solar charge controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × external battery temperature sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOptional Fitment \u0026amp; Upgrade Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal array open-circuit voltage must stay below 150 V in the coldest conditions you expect; panel Voc rises as temperature drops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a Renogy BT-2 Bluetooth module if you would like phone monitoring alongside the built-in LCD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe load terminal is handy for lights and small DC loads, but run fridges and inverters directly off the battery through their own fusing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit correctly rated cable and fusing for 60 A between controller and battery; ask us if you are unsure of the gauge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs well with a DC-DC charger so alternator and solar charging work together on long touring days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/solar-panels\"\u003eSolar Panels\u003c\/a\u003e – rigid, flexible and portable panels to build your array.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lithium-batteries\"\u003eLithium Batteries\u003c\/a\u003e – LiFePO4 banks suited to a 60 A charge rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electrical-accessories\"\u003e12V Electrical Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e – cable, fuses, shunts and monitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/renogy\"\u003eRenogy Range\u003c\/a\u003e – the full Renogy line-up at 4Matt Campers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much solar can I connect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 800 W on a 12 V system. The other limit is voltage: keep total array open-circuit voltage under 150 V, allowing for the rise on cold mornings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wire my panels in series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, and with a 150 V input ceiling that is often the better choice. Series wiring reduces current in the cable, which means less voltage drop over a long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support lithium batteries?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It has a lithium preset alongside sealed, AGM, flooded and gel profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I monitor it from my phone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe controller has a built-in LCD. Add a Renogy BT-2 Bluetooth module if you also want app monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the load terminal for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt lets you switch 12 V DC loads such as lighting directly from the controller, up to 20 A.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Renogy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299149557945,"sku":"RNG-CTRL-RVR60-G1-SA","price":7795.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/4587\/6409\/files\/13__13776.1721355949.1280.1280.jpg?v=1784789591","url":"https:\/\/www.4mattcampers.co.za\/products\/renogy-rover-12v-60a-mppt-solar-charge-controller","provider":"4Matt Campers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}