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got tired of testing flexible panels
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Well after looking at a bunch of flexible panels and testing some that barely put out a third of stated watts I have bought 2 renogy rigid panels (6kg each) which is the same weight as a atem 200w folding. Difference is 190w from these panels and 60w from atem 6kg is light enough to be a portable and I can se...
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OUR RETURN TO OUR FAVOURITE FORUM
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Hi, WE ARE BACK. Just want to let all the long-standing and newer forumites over the last couple of years, know that Jay&Dee is back on our favourite camping forum. We sold the old Coromal as we were convinced that our caravaning days were over, but the love of bush camping has seen us back on the ro...
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Temporary stop to solar panels charging house batteries
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I want to replace the two 100Ah AGM house batteries in my caravan. I can disconnect the CTEK charger from the batteries, but they would still be charged from 3 roof top solar panels via a 30 amp solar charge controller. I want to stop the panels from charging the batteries before I disconnect them for rep...
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Kings 200w solar panel blanket - question
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i just bought a Kings solar blanket and somewhat disappointed that the output only seems to be around 120 (ish) The blanket is in a perfectly oriented position. Would a better quality controller be a solution to increase the output? A 160w folding panel I bought from them years ago puts out more power a...
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Does anyone know (CS 2000 / 3000)
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Hi Everyone, I am a newbie so please be gentle. I have asked a number of people including Jayco, who did not reply, the following question. I have recently purchased a 2000 model Jayco Freedom Poptop. It does not have a Battery and the only power I have is 240 volt shore power which is connected to a Centur...
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Renogy RBM500 Battery Monitor Factory Reset
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I am enquiring if anyone knows how to do a Factory Reset on the Renogy RBM500 Battery Monitor ?
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solar battery charging
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I have a 140amp solar panel on the roof of van and 2x120 amp agm batteries. I also have a 200amp solar blanket and would like to know if i can connect it to the batteries or somewhere else to help boost the charging of the batteries. Any advice would be appreciated. Below are photos of charger and solar cont...
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Dual Solar Controllers
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I have a Jayco van with a Coast to Coast TPS555 solar charge regulator and two 120w solar panels on the roof feeding two 110amp AGM batteries. I also have a 120w portable panel I connect to a Redarc BC-DC charger. The regulator on the panel has been bypassed. Will using two regulators like this have any n...
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Water Heaters
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Has anyone used the 12v electric (electric only) on demand water heaters, they draw a few amps but it's only for a few minutes and I have 400 A/H of Lithium batteries, let me know, thanks in advance.
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Brian Mckenna
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Dometic DRS
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Hi All, Does anyone have experience with Dometic DRS system? Considering one of these over a Carafan due cost and no wiring required. Any pros And cons or real experience would be appreciated. Cheers
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Light weight flexible panels
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https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/124058054594?hash=item1ce26fafc2:g:e9oAAOSwk8hhOs-r&frce...
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oldbloke
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Renogy Panels
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Thinking about buying 2 Renogy flexible 100 watt panels. Open to comments about these panels from anybody who has used them. Cheers Graz
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Graz
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Fridge technology / efficiency
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Hi, I have an old (20+ years) engel 40 litre upright danfross compressor fridge. My question is how much have compressor fridges changed over the last 25 years? Do newer fridges use less power, better cycle times, better insulation etc. to warrant replacement? Th
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Solar panel output
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Don't get carried away by hype or posts about how solar will solve all your problems, it has much merit but has limitations too: 13th May 2022, 3pm, 20km north of Kerang north western Victoria: 4 X 200W freestanding solar panels facing the sun feeding into a Victron MPPT controller producing 60W as the...
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Epever Tracer 40a mppt
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when fitting this controller do I need to input any parameters? We now have 3x140ah lithiums ready to install. TIA BAS
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Victron Solar Panel
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I have two 155W solar panels on my caravan roof and wanted to add another. As I couldnt get one of the same make from the van manufacturer I bought a 175W Victron panel which has very similar specifications. However, Victron do not make solar panels so it will have been rebranded from another manufact...
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Inverter for fridges
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Hi, this is my first post, I have been reading and soaking up information for a while, but now I need some help, I will be leaving in a week or 2 and want to make sure the refrigeration is reliable. I have a Lvyuan DX-GAC1000W, and I have used it on a Chiq 200 litre 2 door fridge, and a Westinghouse freezer, i...
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Inverter position
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We are having sola put in our VW Crafter lwb 35 Where you advise we put a 2000 or 3000 watt inverter, thinking about heat it will make
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Cheap MPPT Recommendations
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Hi All, I was hoping for some recommendations on a 20A to 30A mppt controller for lead acid deep cycle with 2 80w portable panels in series. Currently looking sub $140 at Renogy Li 20 , 30 Tracer AN BN (AN seems to be re-badged at jaycar. ) Kickass Tm. ??? Wondering if the cheap Bluetooth available is wor...
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Where is the best place to parallel identical panels?
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I've recently purchased another panel that is as close in specification as the original as possible. Connecting them in parallel, I'm thinking the best place to do this is just before the controller, using the same cable as before. A friend suggested using those "Y" connector cords but I see issues w...
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