Renogy Rover 60A
#27 in MPPT solarFull review
A rugged 60 A controller for larger 24 V or 48 V cabin and RV arrays. The Rover Lite 60A costs much less if you don’t need the load output.
Amazon $369.99$369.99
3.6/5
For off-grid homes and cabins on 24 or 48 V, especially those built around OutBack inverters. A proven 80 A controller at a fair price.
- 80 ACharge current
- 12/24/36/48/60 VBattery
- 150 V maxPV input
- 98.4%Efficiency
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at NAZ Solar Electric$527.99
Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Handles about 4,000 W of panels on a 48 V bank
- Built-in screen shows charge status without a phone
- Ties into OutBack inverters and the MATE3s for whole-system control
- Low price per amp for an 80 A name-brand controller
Cons
- 150 V input limits string length
- Fan-cooled, so there are parts to wear out
- No Bluetooth or app without OutBack’s networking gear
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | FM80-150VDC |
|---|---|
| Charging | |
| Type | MPPT solar charge controller |
| Charge current | 80 A |
| Battery voltage | 12/24/36/48/60 V |
| Custom profile | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Optional extra |
| Peak efficiency | 98.4% |
| Standby draw | 83 mA |
| Inputs | |
| Max PV voltage (Voc) | 150 V |
| Max PV power (12 V) | 1,000 W |
| Max PV power (48 V) | 4,000 W |
| Monitoring and build | |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Display | Yes |
| Load output | No |
| Cooling | fan (active cooling) |
| Water resistance | Indoor Type 1 |
| Dimensions | 41.3 x 14.6 x 11.4 cm (16.25 x 5.75 x 4.5 in) |
| Weight | 12.2 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Released | 2008-07 |
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