Renogy Rover 60A MPPT Solar Charge Controller
SVT Score, Upper
A 60 A MPPT controller for 12 V to 48 V banks with a 20 A load output, an included temperature sensor and paralleling of up to 16 units.
$400
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Usability
7.1 out of 10At 60 A of rated charge current it sits on the 60–79 A rung, so it scores 8 on capacity.
Renogy rates its peak conversion efficiency at 98 percent, with 99 percent tracking efficiency, so it scores 8 on efficiency.
Its product page spec table gives a 140 V maximum solar input, on the 100–149 V rung, so it scores 5 on operating range.
It has a 20 A load output, an included temperature sensor, a user-defined lithium profile and parallel operation of up to 16 units, with Bluetooth through an add-on BT-1 or BT-2 module, so it scores 9 on features.
Intertek's directory lists the RNG-CTRL-RVR60 to UL 1741 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1, a US listing and a Canadian one held by model, so it scores 8 on verification.
Renogy's warranty document and product page both list a 3-year material and workmanship warranty, so it scores 4 on warranty and support.
Renogy sets warranty terms by model, for the original buyer only, and takes unused renogy.com orders back within 30 days, lithium batteries within 7.
Better on warranty & supportRenogy REGO 12V 60A MPPT Solar Charge ControllerRenogy's warranty document lists it at 5 years for materials. $469.99Scores 6.0$399.99 at renogy.com.
Load terminal and sixteen-unit paralleling
The RNG-CTRL-RVR60 is Renogy's Rover 60A MPPT solar charge controller for 12 V to 48 V battery banks in cabins, RVs and off-grid sheds.
It suits a buyer with a 24 V or 48 V bank who wants a load terminal and room to parallel a second controller later, and who will not need more than 140 V of panel string voltage or Bluetooth without a separate module.
Strengths
- 98 percent peak conversion efficiency
- Up to 16 controllers in parallel over RJ45 cable
- 20 A load output with timer control
- Battery temperature sensor in the box
- Takes cable up to 4 AWG
Drawbacks
- Product page gives a 140 V solar limitits manual 145 V and its FAQ 150 V
- Bluetooth only through a separately sold BT-1 or BT-2 module
- Manual limits the temperature sensor to lead-acid batteries
- 0.7 to 1.2 W self-consumption against 0.18 W on Renogy's Rover Lite
- IP32 enclosurefor dry indoor mounting
Specs
- CapacityNot applicable
- AC OutputNot applicable
- System Voltage12/24/48 V auto
- Panel PowerNot applicable
- Charge Current60-79 A
- Safety ListingCSA 107.1 listed, UL 1741 listed
- Cell TypeNot applicable
- Low-Temp ChargingNot applicable
- Warranty3 Years
- MonitoringBluetooth add-on
- Weight7.9 lb
At a glance
- 285 x 205 x 102 mm
- RS485 and RS232 ports
- Four mounting brackets
Renogy is the brand of RNG International, Inc., of Ontario, California, which Dr. Yi Li founded in 2010.
It sells direct from renogy.com and its Amazon and eBay brand stores, and through Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Camping World and Walmart's marketplace.
The Renogy Rover 60A (RNG-CTRL-RVR60) is an MPPT solar charge controller rated 60 A of charge current and 20 A of load current for 12 V, 24 V, 36 V and 48 V batteries, auto-detecting the voltage for lead-acid types, with a 9 to 64 V battery range by its manual. Renogy's product page rates the solar input at 140 V open-circuit while its manual's specification table gives 145 V, and it accepts up to 800 W of panels at 12 V, 1,600 W at 24 V, 2,400 W at 36 V and 3,200 W at 48 V. Renogy rates it at 98 percent peak conversion efficiency and 99 percent tracking efficiency, with 0.7 to 1.2 W of self-consumption. Presets cover AGM, sealed, flooded, gel, lithium and a user-defined profile, with lithium battery activation, and the load output has timer control. RS485 and RS232 ports take Renogy's BT-1 or BT-2 Bluetooth module, and up to 16 controllers can run in parallel over RJ45 cable. It is rated IP32 and -35 to 45 °C, takes cable up to 4 AWG (25 mm²), measures 285 x 205 x 102 mm (11.22 x 8.07 x 4.00 in) and weighs 7.9 lb. The box holds the controller, a battery temperature sensor (RTSCC), four mounting brackets and the manual. Renogy lists it at $399.99 and in a bundle with a Bluetooth module and Renogy ONE Core, and its page shows automatic cart prices of $300.00 for the controller and $540.00 for the bundle.
Questions answered from our data
Is Renogy good?We list 58 Renogy products and score 58 of them. Their overall scores run from 3.7 to 6.6, with a median of 5.4, against a median of 5.4 for all 58 products we score.
How much does an MPPT charge controller cost?The 8 MPPT charge controllers we list run from $90 to $702, with a median of $325.
Are MPPT charge controllers UL listed?Two of the 8 MPPT charge controllers we list carry a UL 1741-type listing we could look up by model.
Which MPPT charge controllers have Bluetooth?Eight of the 8 MPPT charge controllers we list offer Bluetooth monitoring, built in or as the maker's add-on.
