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Probably a silly question but.....
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Greetings all I may have been a tech many moons ago, BUT rather dumb about solar and the controllers that run them. We have 2 AGM 110AH batts, what I believe is a PWM controller hitched up to a single 120W panel. My question is that during the day (sunny) Im reading 14.3V at the peak of the charge, at night on...
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Phil C
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Solar playing up?
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Hi Our solar system (2x100w panels with a new1x 120agm battery) was working fine. We did a 9 day free camp last year with helping out with a genie of course and all went well. Then last week we had full sun and it was only going up to 12. Put genie on went up to 13 only then when we turned genie off it droppe...
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what size portable panels
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can some one tell me what size portable solar panels I would need to charge 2 x 97 amp batteries for our 21ft fusion van hope to here thanks
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charles
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Solar to power tablet/phone at camp [no car battery assist]
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When I go camping it,s to a town with campround a short bike ride from where train drops me [Echuca a favorite] But I usualy get unpowered site and use camp kitchen --sure there is power there but I dont feel like plugging in then leaving my stuff un attended[& also sit there waiting Is there some por...
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Cruise Master Airbag suspension
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Hi , Has anyone done the Gibb River Road on airbag suspension ? & on tamden axles how often are the hinge points to be greased. Also tyre pressure over dirt roads. I watch the Retreat Caravan 10 part video on YouTube and he's talking 35 to 40 psi ? Any suggestion ?
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Ronaldjd
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bit deals solar panels
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Hi would like more reviews on the Rich solar panels bought from bit deals in Derrimut Victoria. Cheaper panels but sometimes work just as well as the more expensive ones ? thanks
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goldenyears
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Panels connected to Van Anderson Plug?
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All fixed, thanks for the info below. Hi, I'm on a steep learning curve with all this Van power stuff. Anyway I purchased a set of panels (200 wts) to support the two on the roof (2x140 wits). When I connect the portable panels via the regulator on the panels I have no readings on the Watts meter but when I...
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Salus
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Projecta folding solar panels
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we are currently looking at Projecta Solar panels. They look great fold into about 36 x 50 cm and about 5cm deep . We are looking at the 120 watt one, has anybody got these and if so are you happy with them
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jbrinks
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Solar power useful spreadsheet
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http://www.campertrailers.org/solar_spreadsheet.htm
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TeamBernian
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Electrical RECALL latest list
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https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/1531a8e437e25419
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oldtrack123
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ac/dc fridge
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OH wants to know and i have no idea Should he have the van fridge on AC or DC?
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banditandjo
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Solar upgrade.. 240w to 400 watt..
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I have fitted two 80 watt panels thinking the original was twin 80's .. Anyway we fitted two extra 80 watt panels to what it seems are 2 X's 120 watt panels.. Upgrading the wire size. The regulator is 30 amp so I'm at my limit it seems.. Even my past I was line worker my hips don't allow me to climb on roof.. ok o...
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Aus-Kiwi
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Solar Controllers And AGM Batteries
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OK so I've gleaned a lot from advice given as a result of my previous post and a lot of the other Solar posts here. So now that I've found my 'van battery is a shot duck because of my careless maintenance I'm being urged to replace it with an AGM. Are controllers suitable for lead acid batteries also suitabl...
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Solar eBay seller good report
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Hello to all Grey NomadsAs this is my first new topic, after my introduction post, I would like to make a disclaimer that I am just a retired baby boomer, and that I am not associated with any industries what so ever.Credit where credit is dueI would like to put in a good report for the eBay seller known as l...
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Tony Bev
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Solar Controller Brands
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I'm generally researching installing a solar system on our caravan, mainly to keep the battery charged whilst not in use. We don't do much freestyle camping so not trying to run 'everything' off the grid. I realise that an MPPT controller is preferred but looking around various web sites and supplie...
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kickass solar panels
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Planning to buy a 150 watt portable solar panel anyone else bought from this company ? appear to be great quality and better than most of the cheap overseas stuff .. as demonstrated in their video . -- Edited by goldenyears on Monday 11th of January 2016 06:30:11 AM
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goldenyears
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Will multiple charging sources work together?
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Hi all New to the forum and trying to get set up for a lap. I want to put about 240W on the roof with a 30A MPPT regulator to just charge one 110Ah battery for now. My concern is whether I need to have any special switching gear when plugged into 240V. Will the CTEK 240V charger and the MPPT charger work toge...
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Mixed panels and amps question
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HI All, we have a 600 watts of solar panels on the roof of our Coaster, they are 2x 190watt house panels (24volt) and the rest are 12v types normally found on RVs....., our controller is 60 amp and can handle over 24volts and seems to manage to bring in mixed voltages without any problems, throwing a few to...
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Ellynsteve
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should solar be turned of whilst layed up
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Hi should you turn the panel off at the regulator if it is not being used whilst parked up?????
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dishlicker
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Miss-matched pannels
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Hi Guys I will be picking up my new Island Star caravan this week which only has 1 x 100ah battery and 1 x 120w solar panel. My question is I want to put 1 x 200w solar panel on the canopy roof of the ute charging 1 x 135ah agm in the ute tray joined by an anderson plug, this way i can leave the ute in the sun and the va...
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