Solar Power

Suzieb · Suzieb

Where or how do campers hang/position their solar blanket for optimal performance?

Ubif · Ubif

Around 12 months ago (April ) I asked the question if drop in Lithium batteries would work Now down the track I will give my report. Please note I do not have high power drains Eg. Inverter to run coffee machine, microwave or toaster to do these I would stay in a caravan park. Here we go - I did not tak...

tipsy-gipsy · tipsy-gipsy

I need some help here. I have a small campervan and I am getting a solar panel and I don't want to worry about inverters and stuff like that so have been looking at a yeti 400 and a suaoki portable power generators. so al I need is a solar panel and one of these types of solar generators with a lithium battery...

Wonder Women · Wonder Women

I have a setec drifter panel in my van and it has worked fine for two years, then we dragged it out of the shed to use it again for a weekend and the panel has no information on it at all, so where the bucket shape is it reads no water the battery will run the electrical in the van but the drifter says the batte...

BOBBEAR · BOBBEAR

I know this subject has been done to death but Im still no wiser. My van has 2/200 panels TPS555-1230 Solar controller a ST20-11 or ST35-11 POWER SUPPLY. This runs 2-100 A/H batteries that have died I want to replace these with a110 to 120 lithium battery. I don't think I have a battery charger but if I do I...

Ger08 · Ger08

Im looking some additional solar input and Im tossing up between a solar blanket and the rigid portable solar panels. I love the idea that the solar blankets dont take up much space,but are they any good?

Di and Bill · Di and Bill

Would like to upgrade the solar panels, plus batteries and I think I will need to upgrade the regulator. Am trying to find a person to advise and fit in Perth Metro area - any suggestions? Presently have 2 x 130w panels with a Prostar 30 regulator and 2 x 79ah batteries. Would like to change to 3 x 100 or 120A...

JaCaDaK · JaCaDaK

Hi , all , we are new " Grey Nomads " and are having fun setting up our Prado and Goldstream Crown camper , we have a dual battery setup in the Prado , which powers our 40lt Waeco , and there is also an Anderson lead that plugs into the camper , which trickle powers the campers 100amp deep cycle batt . Items that...

Collo · Collo

Just bought a couple of solar panels. They come with a Anderson plug. Can I connect direct to the van, or do I need a regulator to stop over charging the batteries? Will the invertor in the van do the same job? Thanks, Collo.

geraldine-ann · geraldine-ann

I have joined this site with a specific goal in mind - to warn all to stay away from Outbax camping - unless you want to buy a cheap import with a PWM controller that does not have a proper heat sink and might easily cause a fire (instead of the MPPT controller they are advertised as having.) They are also su...

oldbloke · oldbloke

I have a dometic CF40 fridge i use camping. Have used it a few times and the ute battery struggles after 2 days. So i bought a 40 watt solar panel to plug unto the anderson plug. The panel in theory should provide about 2 amps. The fridge pulls 6 amps when running. I know there are a lot of variables but is the...

Tony Bev · Tony Bev

A few years ago there was a claim about Nanotech Engineering's novel graphene-enhanced solar panel, which was supposed to give 92% efficiency, compared to around 20% efficiency for a normal solar panel. It appears to me, that the people involved are now being looked at for security fraud, in Americ...

STRETCH ARMSTRONG · STRETCH ARMSTRONG

https://www.jaycar.com.au/dual-input-20a-dc-dc-multi-stage-battery-charger/p/MB3683

AusQld · AusQld

Hi, What is the general consensus on the minimum roof to solar panel clearance to allow for sufficient cooling airflow. regards Wayne.

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Can 2 solar panels be fed into one regular already installed (labeling says regulator 180w at 12v ) & (max current 15a). I have 120w on van labelled ( Volt 17v, 120w, Amps7.08 ) connected to battery via regulator.( if use W div V = Amps )( 120w div12v=10amps) DO YOU USE PANEL Voltage17v or BATTE...

AusQld · AusQld

I am in the process of trying to find the best device- other than a mobile phone to access the internet whilst on the road. Would appreciate any comment on the Night Hawk Mk2 router, also the best aerial setup suitable for full metal Motorhome. regards Wayne.

Bruce Mc · Bruce Mc

We have a wifi aerial and modem to boost weak signal to a stronger signal. It works well, often giving us an additional bar in signal strength or moves us from 3g to 4g. In order to set it up we need to know where the closest tower is. Trial and error works but a website called OzTowers lists all towers in our a...

Baz421 · Baz421

In a post about Sep18 I said I changed to MPPT controller, as I stuffed my original PWM controller (silly me) Well have had 2 MPPT's from Jaycar - Powertach 3731,,, 1st one lasted till Easter 19 and packed it in, wouldn't charge. New one has just started charging one day and not the next. HAVE ORDERED NEW R...

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi People, Im having a little trouble figuring out how to wire up my thetfrod cassette toilet (C223-CS). The instructions / wiring diagram is a little confusing. There is a 4 pole housing to wire it up and it states that Grey and Pruple wires are used for remote pump relais. The wiring diagram then has...

aimless traveler · aimless traveler

I know pretty much what camping fridge i am going to get, waeco cfx40. I have $1500 for the buying of a batt/s solar panel and a MPPT, i am only on a pension so funds r tight i am using my savings to make this happen, i may be able to push a lil more. It will be used to run the fridge for the most part and some led ligh...

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	Solar Blanket (Preview) Where or how do campers hang/position their solar blanket for optimal performance?	Suzieb	4	355	10:22 PM Mar 19, 2020 by terriwa
	Drop in Lithium 12 months on (long Read) (Preview) Around 12 months ago (April ) I asked the question if drop in Lithium batteries would work Now down the track I will give my report. Please note I do not have high power drains Eg. Inverter to run coffee machine, microwave or toaster to do these I would stay in a caravan park. Here we go - I did not tak...	Ubif	7	405	06:29 PM Mar 13, 2020 by Bruce Mc
	solar generators solar generators/ panels (Preview) I need some help here. I have a small campervan and I am getting a solar panel and I don't want to worry about inverters and stuff like that so have been looking at a yeti 400 and a suaoki portable power generators. so al I need is a solar panel and one of these types of solar generators with a lithium battery...	tipsy-gipsy	15	529	05:09 PM Mar 20, 2020 by Whenarewethere
	Setec Drifter Trouble (Preview) I have a setec drifter panel in my van and it has worked fine for two years, then we dragged it out of the shed to use it again for a weekend and the panel has no information on it at all, so where the bucket shape is it reads no water the battery will run the electrical in the van but the drifter says the batte...	Wonder Women	2	287	08:41 PM Mar 9, 2020 by Cupie
	Lithium power ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I know this subject has been done to death but Im still no wiser. My van has 2/200 panels TPS555-1230 Solar controller a ST20-11 or ST35-11 POWER SUPPLY. This runs 2-100 A/H batteries that have died I want to replace these with a110 to 120 lithium battery. I don't think I have a battery charger but if I do I...	BOBBEAR	32	1134	12:27 PM Mar 8, 2020 by BOBBEAR
	Solar Blankets (Preview) Im looking some additional solar input and Im tossing up between a solar blanket and the rigid portable solar panels. I love the idea that the solar blankets dont take up much space,but are they any good?	Ger08	3	374	10:43 AM Feb 27, 2020 by markf
	Adding more Solar panels to caravan - installers in Perth?? (Preview) Would like to upgrade the solar panels, plus batteries and I think I will need to upgrade the regulator. Am trying to find a person to advise and fit in Perth Metro area - any suggestions? Presently have 2 x 130w panels with a Prostar 30 regulator and 2 x 79ah batteries. Would like to change to 3 x 100 or 120A...	Di and Bill	3	458	04:41 PM Feb 10, 2020 by Dhutime
	Blue Apple Solar folding 120 watt panels (Preview) Hi , all , we are new " Grey Nomads " and are having fun setting up our Prado and Goldstream Crown camper , we have a dual battery setup in the Prado , which powers our 40lt Waeco , and there is also an Anderson lead that plugs into the camper , which trickle powers the campers 100amp deep cycle batt . Items that...	JaCaDaK	10	463	07:11 PM Feb 1, 2020 by Mamil
	Do I need a regulator? (Preview) Just bought a couple of solar panels. They come with a Anderson plug. Can I connect direct to the van, or do I need a regulator to stop over charging the batteries? Will the invertor in the van do the same job? Thanks, Collo.	Collo	6	556	10:15 AM Jan 21, 2020 by Aus-Kiwi
	Stay away from Outbax Camping Solar Panels (Preview) I have joined this site with a specific goal in mind - to warn all to stay away from Outbax camping - unless you want to buy a cheap import with a PWM controller that does not have a proper heat sink and might easily cause a fire (instead of the MPPT controller they are advertised as having.) They are also su...	geraldine-ann	25	1276	09:10 AM Jan 19, 2020 by dogbox
	Solar required to run fridge (Preview) I have a dometic CF40 fridge i use camping. Have used it a few times and the ute battery struggles after 2 days. So i bought a 40 watt solar panel to plug unto the anderson plug. The panel in theory should provide about 2 amps. The fridge pulls 6 amps when running. I know there are a lot of variables but is the...	oldbloke	18	888	05:02 PM Feb 25, 2020 by stoney123
	Bifacial Modules Solar Panels (Preview) A few years ago there was a claim about Nanotech Engineering's novel graphene-enhanced solar panel, which was supposed to give 92% efficiency, compared to around 20% efficiency for a normal solar panel. It appears to me, that the people involved are now being looked at for security fraud, in Americ...	Tony Bev	6	512	10:13 PM Dec 22, 2019 by Tony Bev
	Duel battery and solar setup. (Preview) https://www.jaycar.com.au/dual-input-20a-dc-dc-multi-stage-battery-charger/p/MB3683	STRETCH ARMSTRONG	3	590	07:57 PM Dec 17, 2019 by STRETCH ARMSTRONG
	Air gap clearance for roof mounted solar panels (Preview) Hi, What is the general consensus on the minimum roof to solar panel clearance to allow for sufficient cooling airflow. regards Wayne.	AusQld	25	1223	12:02 AM Feb 4, 2020 by Phillipn
	Revised Connecting extra solar panel (Preview) Can 2 solar panels be fed into one regular already installed (labeling says regulator 180w at 12v ) & (max current 15a). I have 120w on van labelled ( Volt 17v, 120w, Amps7.08 ) connected to battery via regulator.( if use W div V = Amps )( 120w div12v=10amps) DO YOU USE PANEL Voltage17v or BATTE...	jeepnudger	5	655	09:35 AM Dec 2, 2019 by Jaahn
	Netgear Night Hawk mobile router. (Preview) I am in the process of trying to find the best device- other than a mobile phone to access the internet whilst on the road. Would appreciate any comment on the Night Hawk Mk2 router, also the best aerial setup suitable for full metal Motorhome. regards Wayne.	AusQld	1	424	10:34 PM Jan 1, 2020 by Warren-Pat_01
	PhoneTower Finder (Preview) We have a wifi aerial and modem to boost weak signal to a stronger signal. It works well, often giving us an additional bar in signal strength or moves us from 3g to 4g. In order to set it up we need to know where the closest tower is. Trial and error works but a website called OzTowers lists all towers in our a...	Bruce Mc	3	459	04:13 PM Nov 4, 2019 by dorian
	I'M GOING BACK TO PWM CONTROLLER (Preview) In a post about Sep18 I said I changed to MPPT controller, as I stuffed my original PWM controller (silly me) Well have had 2 MPPT's from Jaycar - Powertach 3731,,, 1st one lasted till Easter 19 and packed it in, wouldn't charge. New one has just started charging one day and not the next. HAVE ORDERED NEW R...	Baz421	17	1088	05:55 PM Nov 24, 2019 by Baz421
	Thetford toilet installation - Wiring (Preview) Hi People, Im having a little trouble figuring out how to wire up my thetfrod cassette toilet (C223-CS). The instructions / wiring diagram is a little confusing. There is a 4 pole housing to wire it up and it states that Grey and Pruple wires are used for remote pump relais. The wiring diagram then has...	tuggersbmx	7	579	04:11 PM Nov 14, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Solar panel and deep cycle battries setup. ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) I know pretty much what camping fridge i am going to get, waeco cfx40. I have $1500 for the buying of a batt/s solar panel and a MPPT, i am only on a pension so funds r tight i am using my savings to make this happen, i may be able to push a lil more. It will be used to run the fridge for the most part and some led ligh...	aimless traveler	65	2567	12:52 PM Jan 17, 2020 by jegog
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