Solar Power

laurieoz · laurieoz

Looking to buy a 200watt solar panel I see about 3 different dimensions for 200watt panels 1476 x 670 x 35 1430 x 680 x35 1580 x 803 x 30 Can you explain the different dimensions? Laurie

Franglen · Franglen

Hi, I am totally clueless about solar and just bought the 160 Watt folding panels from ALDI. It has a MODEL: GP15A Solar Charge Controller. PWM Platinum Series 15A Regulator. Does anyone know if this thing is waterproof? In an older forum somebody said they are Velcroed on. But I am not too sure abou...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200W-12V-Mono-Solar-Panel-Caravan-Home-Off-Gird-Battery-Charging-Power/152971033944?epid=26007002653&hash=item239dc8bd58:g:ulEAAOSwnVZaxI9b

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

https://www.vicoffroad.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/1382/category/159/?utm_source=Vicoffroad+Pty+Ltd+Newsletter&utm_campaign=f6cd7d722e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018...

Sparkster · Sparkster

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.

Ger08 · Ger08

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?

Ron-D · Ron-D

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...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

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.

oldbloke · oldbloke

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...

Craig1 · Craig1

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...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

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...

Mika loves caravaning · Mika loves caravaning

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...

Craig1 · Craig1

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.

peter_s · peter_s

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...

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

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...

Ron-D · Ron-D

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...

Binza · Binza

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

Wandering Whitfields · Wandering Whitfields

We had a poor experience with purchasing a 12v tv online when they did not honorable the 5 year warranty. Any suggestions?.

Wylie foxes · Wylie foxes

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...

mr glassies · mr glassies

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Solar Panel dimensions (Preview) Looking to buy a 200watt solar panel I see about 3 different dimensions for 200watt panels 1476 x 670 x 35 1430 x 680 x35 1580 x 803 x 30 Can you explain the different dimensions? Laurie	laurieoz	5	1389	06:41 PM May 5, 2018 by PeterD
	ALDI 160 Watt Folding Panel Query. (Preview) Hi, I am totally clueless about solar and just bought the 160 Watt folding panels from ALDI. It has a MODEL: GP15A Solar Charge Controller. PWM Platinum Series 15A Regulator. Does anyone know if this thing is waterproof? In an older forum somebody said they are Velcroed on. But I am not too sure abou...	Franglen	17	6728	07:46 PM May 4, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	RV suitable?? (Preview) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200W-12V-Mono-Solar-Panel-Caravan-Home-Off-Gird-Battery-Charging-Power/152971033944?epid=26007002653&hash=item239dc8bd58:g:ulEAAOSwnVZaxI9b	aussie_paul	6	1496	03:16 PM May 1, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Are these any good , opinions please (Preview) https://www.vicoffroad.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/1382/category/159/?utm_source=Vicoffroad+Pty+Ltd+Newsletter&utm_campaign=f6cd7d722e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018...	Woody n Sue	11	2816	10:42 PM Apr 22, 2018 by Woody n Sue
	Solar Panel Connection To 'Van. (Preview) 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.	Sparkster	10	2054	09:58 PM Apr 16, 2018 by PeterD
	Solar panels required (Preview) 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?	Ger08	6	2059	11:27 PM Mar 28, 2018 by Ger08
	Voltage regulator ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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...	Ron-D	30	4892	05:48 PM Mar 28, 2018 by Ron-D
	Solar controller limit.. (Preview) 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.	aussie_paul	4	1857	04:20 PM Mar 25, 2018 by DonVicki
	Slow battery discharge puzzle. (Preview) 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...	oldbloke	11	2289	10:49 AM Mar 18, 2018 by Rissole
	Output of solar panel variance (Preview) 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...	Craig1	10	2104	09:01 PM Mar 13, 2018 by Craig1
	240 to 12v transformer ? (Preview) 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...	Aus-Kiwi	16	2932	06:29 PM Mar 1, 2018 by oldtrack123
	Please help me with my solar woes (Preview) 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...	Mika loves caravaning	10	2544	11:28 AM Feb 28, 2018 by Jaahn
	Mounted the Solar Panel (Preview) 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.	Craig1	3	1380	01:12 PM Feb 23, 2018 by Phillipn
	join in parrell (Preview) 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...	peter_s	5	2040	04:08 PM Feb 18, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Solar controller problem (Preview) 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...	Woody n Sue	14	2209	12:10 PM Feb 13, 2018 by Woody n Sue
	A fuse question (Preview) 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...	Ron-D	2	1770	04:57 PM Jan 24, 2018 by Ron-D
	Blue Anderson plug (Preview) 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	Binza	6	5206	11:15 PM Jan 23, 2018 by Brenda and Alan
	12 v TV Suggest a reliable TV for caravanning. (Preview) We had a poor experience with purchasing a 12v tv online when they did not honorable the 5 year warranty. Any suggestions?.	Wandering Whitfields	17	3573	02:40 PM Jan 23, 2018 by blissonwheels
	Solar panels vs 240v generator for longer trip? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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...	Wylie foxes	51	6509	02:28 PM Jan 21, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Van to boat (Preview) 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	mr glassies	4	1935	06:37 PM Jan 8, 2018 by jules47
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