Solar Power

Col Rennie · Col Rennie

Guys , My wife and I are getting ready travel in the out back and are not sure how, if at all we need to cover all our vents in the van to keep the dust out . Is this an issue to prepare for ? If so any ideas the best way to cover the vents? apprecrate the support

BOBBEAR · BOBBEAR

Hi. I did have 2 panels fitted to my recently purchased van. After my last trip I now have 1. I don't know what size the missing panel was but the existing one is a 90watt. Can I fit a 250 watt to run together with this.

Reed · Reed

Our son Cary finished fabricating the solar/LFP array on our 2002 Roadtrek 190. There are two panels: 315 W and 100 W. Since they have different voltages, he had to utilize two chargers. The cabling is run though the a/c housing and down the corner of the left rear door. The battery suite is two x 180 amp (...

Bowman · Bowman

Our Dometic 3 way full size fridge freezer has died after 12 years. We need to replace it, but the cost of a similar fridge is very expensive. We understand there is a household Samsung fridge that is used in vans, and would appreciate any feedback on these. We have 2 x 120 batteries, no solar. If anyone ca...

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Where the wires go in at the bottom of regulator , you have symbols of solar panel , battery and light . Light what is this used for ? Can I have a couple of wires coming out of light to a Anderson plug to use stand alone solar panels when the roof ones are in shade.

Reed · Reed

Went through other sub-fora and found nothing on reducing solar loading. We just purchased and trialed an aluminized open weave sail screen netting. We only got a 8' x 7' section to cover the rear of our 34' fifth wheel (11 m). It greatly reduced solar loading and probably reduced internal temperatur...

Thisguyloveslife · Thisguyloveslife

Hi, Have a new age van with Kenwood Media Sceen is on with no picture Have tried reset but to no avail Can these be repaired or better to replace with something else. Cheers Neil

Martin_QLD · Martin_QLD

We have a camper with 2x100 amh batteries and 250 watt solar panels so far we have not had any issues with the batteries not getting enough charge, however we do live in Queensland. We are planning a trip south and I am expecting the sun to stay in Queensland and not follow us. Would a DC to DC charger be enou...

Hughcr · Hughcr

Hi All Any VW T4 owners know about upgrading headlight globes? I think ours are the originals from 2003 and they're like torch light. Reminds me of my old 6v beetle. Didn't expect this issue when we bought the van so would appreciate any advice. Don't really want to spend a fortune on it... Hugh

kezngaz · kezngaz

Has anybody use sikaflex or the like to secure panel framework to roof of caravan, so as not to have to drill too many holes.....just a thought.. Cheers. Kezngaz.

mr glassies · mr glassies

HI guys might be a dumb question but is there something in the air up here in wa were neer broom and have noticed our input has dropped of . If this isn't the case my panels are dying at the same rate dibs -- Edited by mr glassies on Saturday 24th of June 2017 11:16:56 AM

C00P · C00P

Hi Folks, I have a 6V 5Ah lead-acid gell battery which I use in a Dolphin torch. I don't have my 6V charger handy, so thought I would use my regulated variable power supply (max current: 1A) to charge it. I set the voltage to 7.2 volts but this produced only a trickle of current (about 30 mA). I raised the vol...

iana · iana

I am about to embark on a project of installing another solar panel on top of our van. I am planning on gluing fiberglass pads to the roof, and not using any other form of fastening to attach the mounting feet to the roof. If anyone is interested, I will post up the process with pictures as the project progr...

The Dogs House · The Dogs House

Hi all, Tony_Bev has asked me to provide some information to everyone in relation to cleaning your solar panels.... My background before retiring was the owner/operator of Townsville Solar Clean, sold it in August 2016 with a clientelle of 700+ on the list... Anyway, we utilised a water filtering...

Dr Sable · Dr Sable

Hi all. More to the point of how does temperature effect power generation considering that you may have sunny days either hot or cold. Any info would be great.

MissGuided · MissGuided

i have 1600 watts of solar panels. and what to make my bus off the grid with power how many batteries and amp hours will it need to do so with them watts thx

Salus · Salus

Hi folks, Looking for recommendations for a (mobile) Solar Guru here in Albany WA.

Explorer · Explorer

How do I very simply test if panels are working with a multi meter? Had intended to set the unit up for a day or so discharge battery & see if the portable panels recharge battery. That is now not possible due to Mr Murphy. My thinking is to temporarily hook every thing up connect a multi meter. Is tha...

polki · polki

I currently run a 120ah agm with a single 200w solar panel on top of millard 16ft poptop and want to upgrade system to 2 x 120ah batteries and 300w solar panels.

Dolly · Dolly

Hi all, anyone know if the Satellite Phone Subsidy is still available, as I can't seem to find any info confirming current availability. also what's new or hot re this subject Cheers Len

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	Keeping dust out .covering vents? (Preview) Guys , My wife and I are getting ready travel in the out back and are not sure how, if at all we need to cover all our vents in the van to keep the dust out . Is this an issue to prepare for ? If so any ideas the best way to cover the vents? apprecrate the support	Col Rennie	5	2662	03:41 PM Aug 30, 2017 by C00P
	Solar Power (Preview) Hi. I did have 2 panels fitted to my recently purchased van. After my last trip I now have 1. I don't know what size the missing panel was but the existing one is a 90watt. Can I fit a 250 watt to run together with this.	BOBBEAR	3	1858	09:36 AM Aug 26, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Solar/LFP Roadtrek 190 (Preview) Our son Cary finished fabricating the solar/LFP array on our 2002 Roadtrek 190. There are two panels: 315 W and 100 W. Since they have different voltages, he had to utilize two chargers. The cabling is run though the a/c housing and down the corner of the left rear door. The battery suite is two x 180 amp (...	Reed	9	1613	06:05 AM Aug 24, 2017 by Reed
	Replace fridge/freezer (Preview) Our Dometic 3 way full size fridge freezer has died after 12 years. We need to replace it, but the cost of a similar fridge is very expensive. We understand there is a household Samsung fridge that is used in vans, and would appreciate any feedback on these. We have 2 x 120 batteries, no solar. If anyone ca...	Bowman	16	2441	10:21 AM Aug 22, 2017 by macka17
	Solar Regulator (Preview) Where the wires go in at the bottom of regulator , you have symbols of solar panel , battery and light . Light what is this used for ? Can I have a couple of wires coming out of light to a Anderson plug to use stand alone solar panels when the roof ones are in shade.	goldcoaster	3	1704	09:41 AM Aug 22, 2017 by macka17
	Reducing solar loading (Preview) Went through other sub-fora and found nothing on reducing solar loading. We just purchased and trialed an aluminized open weave sail screen netting. We only got a 8' x 7' section to cover the rear of our 34' fifth wheel (11 m). It greatly reduced solar loading and probably reduced internal temperatur...	Reed	5	2764	05:08 AM Aug 21, 2017 by Reed
	Ken wood Media (Preview) Hi, Have a new age van with Kenwood Media Sceen is on with no picture Have tried reset but to no avail Can these be repaired or better to replace with something else. Cheers Neil	Thisguyloveslife	3	1846	07:33 PM Jul 27, 2017 by Cruising Cruze
	DC to DC Charger (Preview) We have a camper with 2x100 amh batteries and 250 watt solar panels so far we have not had any issues with the batteries not getting enough charge, however we do live in Queensland. We are planning a trip south and I am expecting the sun to stay in Queensland and not follow us. Would a DC to DC charger be enou...	Martin_QLD	16	4128	11:33 AM Jul 26, 2017 by markf
	VW T4 Camper headlight conversion VW T4 headlight conversion LED headlights (Preview) Hi All Any VW T4 owners know about upgrading headlight globes? I think ours are the originals from 2003 and they're like torch light. Reminds me of my old 6v beetle. Didn't expect this issue when we bought the van so would appreciate any advice. Don't really want to spend a fortune on it... Hugh	Hughcr	16	5518	12:44 PM Jul 20, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Glueing panels to roof? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Has anybody use sikaflex or the like to secure panel framework to roof of caravan, so as not to have to drill too many holes.....just a thought.. Cheers. Kezngaz.	kezngaz	51	8363	05:11 PM Jul 18, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Solar blackout (Preview) HI guys might be a dumb question but is there something in the air up here in wa were neer broom and have noticed our input has dropped of . If this isn't the case my panels are dying at the same rate dibs -- Edited by mr glassies on Saturday 24th of June 2017 11:16:56 AM	mr glassies	9	1976	11:31 PM Jul 6, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Charging a 6V battery (Preview) Hi Folks, I have a 6V 5Ah lead-acid gell battery which I use in a Dolphin torch. I don't have my 6V charger handy, so thought I would use my regulated variable power supply (max current: 1A) to charge it. I set the voltage to 7.2 volts but this produced only a trickle of current (about 30 mA). I raised the vol...	C00P	11	2724	04:57 PM Jun 13, 2017 by macka17
	Solar Panel Installation. (Preview) I am about to embark on a project of installing another solar panel on top of our van. I am planning on gluing fiberglass pads to the roof, and not using any other form of fastening to attach the mounting feet to the roof. If anyone is interested, I will post up the process with pictures as the project progr...	iana	15	1707	03:11 PM Jun 8, 2017 by iana
	Cleaning Solar Panels ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hi all, Tony_Bev has asked me to provide some information to everyone in relation to cleaning your solar panels.... My background before retiring was the owner/operator of Townsville Solar Clean, sold it in August 2016 with a clientelle of 700+ on the list... Anyway, we utilised a water filtering...	The Dogs House	45	5898	11:36 PM May 21, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Ambient temperature re solar panels. (Preview) Hi all. More to the point of how does temperature effect power generation considering that you may have sunny days either hot or cold. Any info would be great.	Dr Sable	21	3017	02:21 PM May 16, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Battery power (Preview) i have 1600 watts of solar panels. and what to make my bus off the grid with power how many batteries and amp hours will it need to do so with them watts thx	MissGuided	12	2415	02:18 PM May 16, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Solar Sparky Albany WA ? (Preview) Hi folks, Looking for recommendations for a (mobile) Solar Guru here in Albany WA.	Salus	2	1182	01:24 PM May 8, 2017 by Salus
	Testing Solar Panels? (Preview) How do I very simply test if panels are working with a multi meter? Had intended to set the unit up for a day or so discharge battery & see if the portable panels recharge battery. That is now not possible due to Mr Murphy. My thinking is to temporarily hook every thing up connect a multi meter. Is tha...	Explorer	10	1691	04:48 PM May 2, 2017 by Explorer
	How can i run AGM and Lithium Ion batteries together on solar. (Preview) I currently run a 120ah agm with a single 200w solar panel on top of millard 16ft poptop and want to upgrade system to 2 x 120ah batteries and 300w solar panels.	polki	17	10540	02:19 PM Apr 29, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Sat Phone Subsidy (Preview) Hi all, anyone know if the Satellite Phone Subsidy is still available, as I can't seem to find any info confirming current availability. also what's new or hot re this subject Cheers Len	Dolly	4	1842	05:14 PM Apr 6, 2017 by macka17
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