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Are these any good , opinions please
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https://www.vicoffroad.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/1382/category/159/?utm_source=Vicoffroad+Pty+Ltd+Newsletter&utm_campaign=f6cd7d722e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018...
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Solar Panel Connection To 'Van.
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Is it feasible to connect a portable solar panel to the van by using the battery pin in the 7/12 pin plug? Are there any problems in doing it this way? Keith.
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Solar panels required
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Hi all, I currently have 2 x 100 amp AGM batteries and a single 160 watt portable panel. We run a Waeco CFX fridge led lights and need to recharge phones, cameras, tablets and PCs, and Im trying to figure out if we need more or larger panels and would appreciate any advice in this area?
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Voltage regulator
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Just wired my solar reg near the battery as advised everything is connected perfectly, Pv red to positive ,black to negative on Anderson plug that's on the side of the van,battery yellow to positive black to negative,but for some reason the yellow light on the reg is flashing fast,there's no panels...
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Solar controller limit..
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Does a solar controller limit/clip the current to the battery when the current reaches then goes past the controllers advertised level, eg Morningstar pro star 15? Aussie Paul.
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Slow battery discharge puzzle.
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My van has 160watt panel factory fitted on the roof. It's been sitting for 4 weeks unused with everything switched off. Weather has been wet and cloudy for most of that time. But I returned to stay the night this afternoon to find only 12.4 volts. It only has one 110 battery. I don't recall what it wa...
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Output of solar panel variance
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My new panel appears to have fried my dual battery controller, well the controller certainly fried, yet to be confirmed why. Today TJM replaced unit with a larger input of 33 volts. However it then triggered a low voltage input signal. Panel was putting out 22-24volts open circuit, but when connecte...
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240 to 12v transformer ?
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Is anyone using transformer to run 12v when batteries are low ? It seems the chargers out there are not rated high enough or very expensive ?? I have 40 amp charger but supplies 18 to 22 amps on 300 AH battery pack . I assume its the regulator reducing charge ? seems these regs are designed for single car...
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Please help me with my solar woes
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Hi everyone. Im having a few issues with my solar system and am hoping to get some advice. I have a 22 Roadstar offroad with a Waeco fridge (70w per hour), a television (24w per hour), led lights, and water pump. I have two 123w solar panels in parallel with an mppt controller (now broken and needing to be r...
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Mounted the Solar Panel
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Finally got the 130watt panel between the roof racks. Abandonded the full tray idea and just used 3mm end plates, at a slight angle to assist with moisture runoff.
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join in parrell
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will both of these joinings have the same effect? ie 2 X 100 Watt solar panels join solar together then to battery or can I splice battery line to one panel then use Anderson to connect panels. -- Edited by peter_s on Monday 12th of February 2018 12:50:20 PM -- Edited by peter_s on Monday 12th of Febr...
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Solar controller problem
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so I know this subject has been done to death and I will start looking through all the posts shortly but we are out camping now for the first time we have been using suea CPAP now I dont think this has anything to do with the problem other than that it is jawing mor power overnight than just the fridge which is...
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A fuse question
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my Victron regulator is connected to the battery with a very short cable run you will find pictures of it here in this section of the Webb site, on the very short cable run from the reg to the positive terminal I have attached a 15amp inline fuse whitch makes the short cable quite bulky,but the reg itself h...
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Blue Anderson plug
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can I change my blue Anderson plug to a gray one on our new caravan to fit our 200 w solar blanket -- Edited by Binza on Wednesday 27th of December 2017 04:42:22 PM
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12 v TV Suggest a reliable TV for caravanning.
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We had a poor experience with purchasing a 12v tv online when they did not honorable the 5 year warranty. Any suggestions?.
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Solar panels vs 240v generator for longer trip?
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G'day nomads Were contemplating a longer journey next year in our little New Age road owl, it has no solar Panels or generator. Any views, advise, opinions on whether its best to go for a genny or solar panels or do we need both? We're looking to do Sydney to Perth then maybe north, maybe for up,to,six mo...
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Van to boat
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ok if I took my power system out of the van and put it in a boat what changes would I have to make . System is legal in van so has all safety switches . dibs
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mr glassies
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Goal Zero Lithium battery generator?
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https://www.goalzero.com.au/shop/rechargers/yeti-400-lithium-solar-generator/
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Jewel
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Isuzu Dmax 2017 active wiring for electric brakes and CB ,caravan battery charging ETC
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I have just purchased a 2017 Isuzu Dmax Tour mate and thought I might explain how to access the engine bay from the cab interior without wrecking the vehicle and setting off the airbag,This is my 3rd Dmax so have explored various options ,this has proved to be the easiest yet. Before starting a couple of...
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'Vehicle' Mounted Vs Un-Mounted - For Full Time RVing - Pros & Cons
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Hi, Just wondering the about the Pros and Cons of having Solar Panels mounted on an RV - VS - Not Mounted? Perhaps some of you have both? I'm looking at buying a Toyota Coaster in the near future. I'm thinking for more long term RVing ... Not weekend getaways. Thinking with Off Grid 'Full Time RV Livin...
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