Welp, thats a first. Took apart and rebuilt my solar charge controller after a meltdown. Ended up hammer crimping terminal connectors onto the ends of the cables, connecting via a bolt/nut for a physical connection that IMHO is better than the one it came with?! Likewise I made a silicone edge relief grommet, and wrapped both ends of the connection in high temp silicone tape.
Fairly sure the connection came loose/was breaking loose enough to cause this failure in the first place. Going to try and better secure the controller to the RV so it'll hopefully fare better over time. The stock mounts that came with it allowed it to jiggle around a bit.
It helps that the RV is essentially a workshop, and that I have multiple sources of power(engine, generator, solar). Hoping to get this controller installed tonight/the morning after some rest physically. Was painful and kicked my butt getting this out of the power compartment.
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