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Discrete off-the-grid power system versus single portable power station (Bluetti) (3000W)
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I need off-the-grid power ~2000W. My Jaco Freedom poptop already has a standard small discrete system - just to power the lights. A consultant wanted to design a new discrete system replacing everything. a) How do you get the solar panel cable from a Jaco Freedom poptop to the battery power system b) C...
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Son's Jayco camper-trailer Solar problems
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Hello everyone, My son who lives in Canberra bought a 2nd hand (2years old) Jayco Eagle recently. He found last weekend that while the sub was out, his battery was discharging. I suggested he may have a blown fuse, a dodgy joint somewhere. Today he did some testing including wriggling some wires &...
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Seats for LC series 70 dual cab
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johno1944
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Lithium battery in a s/h caravan II.
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Hi all; two weeks to the day i finally bit the bullit and purchased a Lithium battery to replace my ageing agm's batteries. I had spent ages reading up on lithium batteries , the good and bad points, the do's and don'ts. The type of cells(?) bm's. I ended up with a 300 Ah lithium battery that was on special f...
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valiant81
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Lithium batteries
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Hi I have a 200 ah lithium battery in our bus that looses it capacity quite quickly I have had it on charge by mains power and it still doesnt come up as showing full charged on my victron charger even after 10 hours of charge two days in a row with only the fridge on the battery is of a good quality brand abou...
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The butlers
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Changing to lithium what is required??
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I have been reading van magazines and they are saying that you can fit lith. In place of agm batteries without changing any equip eg solar controller, recharger. Any comments advice please.
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jeepnudger
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Another Panel
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Any recommendations on a reputable organisation between Carnarvon WA and Broome who could fit or supply and fit another solar panel to our rig?? TIA Bas
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Voltech error code
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Hi, I really need help, our Voltech ISC3040 has a E5 code on the dial, operating book goes to E4. The 2x170 watts solar panels linked with 2x100 amp batteries has been working great since October 2016 but yesterday when I was up the caravan to my horror this message was on the screen. The batteries are hol...
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Radar
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Solar Panels
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Hi All, Throwing a couple questions out there regarding solar. 1. Majority of the time do you wire your panels in series or parallel or series & parallel? 2. Anyone using residential solar panels to charge a 48V battery If so what Voc are you using? (I am assuming < 120V DC) Cheers
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Lithium battery in a s/h caravan.
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Hi all; I have a good mate of mine that has asked me to install a battery system in his caravan. Battery, charger, current bridge and solar blanket. His caravan is a second hand on and is old enough to have 12 volt car tail light bulbs as well as 240 volt lighting in the same light fitting , so the caravan is a f...
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valiant81
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Have no idea
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I have a solar set up with the control box being private suitor it has 2 Anderson plugs coming out of it, one has thicker wires than the other. Then there is the one Anderson plug coming from the batteries, no matter which ones I plug in I cant get battery power to the van. I am complete novice so any info will...
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Solar input
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G'day Talking to a mate the other day he has a anderson plug on the draw bar of his Van that is for a unregulated solar panel input Van has a solar regulator , he asked me if he could or what would happen if he connected the anderson plug from the the cars battery , alternator to that anderson plug . I said I ha...
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Polycrystalline vs Monocrystalline solar panels
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I'm looking to buy a couple of solar panels around 100W each; looking at the specs of the two types I cannot see a lot of difference but as mono are about 50% more expensive than ploy I assume there is a difference and guess that it is in output for given illumination. Your opinions and comments please peop...
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Mike Harding
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Help with solar setup
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Hi I am situated in Sorrento Victoria and I have purchased a caravan with solar setup and some upgrade parts also, I was wondering if there was anyone in this area that could help me set it up. Would pay of course. Regards Chris -- Edited by Webmaster on Monday 4th of December 2023 08:55:21 AM
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Fozalinko
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Solar panels how much output
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I have 3 - 120w panels giving 3.5amps (so 40amp solar çontroller shows) to two AGM batteries. What would yyou expect to be getting when it is a sunny day. what should o/put be
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Are Tesla's EVs fit for purpose?
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https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-couple-fume-handed-17k-27906242An Edinburgh couple say they are "in shock" after claiming Tesla gave them a £17,000 bill t...
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dorian
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Solar-powered campervan -- what is the state of the art?
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https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/stella-vita-solar-campervan-netherlands-spc-intl/index.html
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dorian
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Can I mix inputs of solar to the van?
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Hi All, Like most on here I have solar on the van roof charging batteries via a mounted regulator. I also have a portable 250W panel. Looking for opinions whether the two can work together to charge van batteries if I were to have both in use at the same time on the same batteries, ie, will the regulators be...
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No sun
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Victoria, in the forest but decent panel/sun coverage. 800W panels, 210Ah AGM, Victron electronics. Needed to run the generator today for three hours to support a fridge/freezer. Solar has a lot of positives but it is not perfect - do not allow internet forums to convince you otherwise.
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Mike Harding
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Do I need controller to solar charge battery?
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I have a 2009 Jayco Penguin with a battery installed, which is charged when connected to 240v power. We stay mostly at parks with power, but I'm interested in visiting some spots which don't have power and water. Although the battery would probably last a few days (to pump water and run LED lights) with...
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