BougeRV 12V/24V Li 30A PWM Solar Charge Controller with Built-in Bluetooth

The BougeRV 12V/24V Li 30A PWM Solar Charge Controller with Built-in Bluetooth Handles Up to 900W of Solar and Lets You Check Charging From Your Phone

The BougeRV 12V/24V Li 30A PWM Solar Charge Controller with Built-in Bluetooth regulates solar charging for 12V or 24V batteries at up to 30A. It accepts up to 450W of solar on a 12V system or 900W on a 24V system, with a PV input voltage under 55V.

It suits remote cabins, RVs and home backup setups that run on lead-acid or lithium batteries. Built-in Bluetooth connects it to the BougeRV app, a backlit color screen shows readings on the unit, and a USB port can charge your phone.

BougeRV 12V/24V Li 30A PWM Solar Charge Controller with Built-in Bluetooth Features

Seven Battery Modes Including LiFePO4

Choose sealed lead acid (SEL), AGM, GEL, flooded (FLD), LiFePO4 (LFP), ternary lithium (LI) or lithium titanium oxide (LTO). Lead-acid batteries get automatic 12V/24V detection. For lithium types, you set the system voltage and can adjust the charge voltage from 11V to 15V on a 12V system or 22V to 30V on a 24V system.

Bluetooth App Monitoring

The BougeRV app shows operating data and fault status and lets you change parameters in real time. It needs a phone with Bluetooth and GPS turned on, running iOS 13.0 or Android 8.0 or later.

Backlit Screen That Cycles Readings

The 1.57 x 1.18 in (40 x 30 mm) backlit color LCD alternates between charging voltage and charging current every 3 seconds. The backlight switches off after 15 seconds without a button press.

Eight Protections

BougeRV lists PV overvoltage, battery high voltage, overvoltage, over-current, high temperature, low temperature, solar panel reverse polarity and battery reverse polarity protection. The manual says the reverse connection, open-circuit, high-temperature and over-current/short-circuit protections recover on their own.

USB Port and Heavy-Duty Heat Sink

A USB output supplies up to 2A for phones and tablets, and a button turns it on or off. BougeRV pairs low heat generation with a heavy-duty heat sink so the controller can hold its full output.

Real-World Applications

Remote cabins. Charge a 24V battery bank from up to 900W of panels.

RV battery upgrades. Move from lead-acid to LiFePO4 by changing the battery mode instead of the controller.

Home backup. Keep a 12V backup battery charged from a small solar array and check it from your phone.

Practical Comparison

PWM Controller Versus MPPT Controller

BougeRV's manual explains that in PWM mode the panel voltage is pulled down to the battery charging voltage, so a PWM controller suits panels whose voltage is matched to the battery. An MPPT controller is the type to look at for higher-voltage panel strings.

Built-In Bluetooth Versus an Add-On Module

Some controllers need a separate Bluetooth module to reach a phone. This one has Bluetooth built in, so there's no extra module to buy or mount.

Buyer Guidance

Wiring Order and Limits

Connect the battery first, positive wire then negative, and then the solar panel. Don't disconnect the battery while the panels are active. Make sure your battery system is 12V or 24V, the array's open-circuit voltage stays under 55V, the panel current stays within 30A and the panel voltage is higher than the battery voltage. Keep the controller away from water in a cool, dry, well-ventilated spot.

This May Be A Good Fit If

• You charge a 12V or 24V lithium or lead-acid battery
• Your array is up to 450W at 12V or 900W at 24V
• Your panel voltage is matched to your battery

Common Questions

Does It Work With LiFePO4 Batteries?

Yes. Set the battery mode to LFP. The default LFP boost charge voltage is 14.6V on a 12V system and 29.2V on a 24V system.

Why Isn't My Battery Charging?

BougeRV says to check that the PV cables aren't reversed, that the panel voltage is above the battery voltage and that it stays under 55V.

What Warranty Does It Have?

BougeRV's manual lists an 18-month warranty.

What's Included

• 1 x BougeRV 12V/24V Li 30A PWM Solar Charge Controller with Built-in Bluetooth
• 3 x Pairs of Spade Terminals

Simple PWM Charging With Phone Monitoring

The BougeRV 12V/24V Li 30A PWM Solar Charge Controller with Built-in Bluetooth gives you seven battery modes, app monitoring, a backlit screen, a 2A USB port and eight protections for 12V or 24V systems. If you'd like help sizing panels for it, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.

BougeRV 12V/24V Li 30A PWM Solar Charge Controller with Built-in Bluetooth Manual