Solar Power

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...

ballast2 · ballast2

G'day all. I plan to fit 2x120 watt solid solar panels to the roof of my van. My question is,what is the best way to secure the mounting brackets to the roof without drilling? The van is a Kingdom Kensington. Thanks.

stoney123 · stoney123

hi, getting two new batteries but the battery posts are further apart than previous battery, so wires won't reach, also will be running them in parallel which would make the - even longer. What is the recommended fix for this? the exisiting battery has about 3-4 wires connected to each post. Is their...

tuggersbmx · tuggersbmx

Hi everyone, so I've done my own research and just trying to rap my head around how to use my 24v solar panel and my alternator to charge my start batteries that are 24v . I can use a vsr (voltage sensitive relay) if I'm correct and link both the panels output from the regulator and the alternators output to...

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

I thought output from one panel 120w was very low so today climbed up to look at panel on van roof and found it was covered with a lot of grime have cleaned and waiting on sunny day to see if any better output. Anyone found similiar problem

jeepnudger · jeepnudger

Help how many solar panels can be fed into one regular, i have120wpanel connected to battery in van via regulator. Can I add another panel should it be in parallel or series and then connect to regulator and then battery.

Joffa030 · Joffa030

Ebayhttps://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ATEM-POWER-250W-Folding-Solar-Panel-Kit-SUPER-LIGHT-12V-Mono-Flexible-Camping/392183294804?_trkparms=%26rpp_cid%3D5d6d172ded47f8146e547b9e%26rpp_icid%3D5d6d16f87b34a7299361a044&rpp_ca...

goldenyears · goldenyears

Would like to ask if anyone has one of these in their rigs .. they handle everything including solar power. My question is has anyone set it up to also allow another portable solar panel to it when the one on the roof is in the shade ? apparently they have a few solar outlets . Anyone out there ?

goldcoaster · goldcoaster

Where do I start to see why or whats not working , apart from taking it somewhere. Which I probably will but would like to know what I'm talking about. I have 2 x 80w panels and a 20 amp reg ,which tells me amps in, all factory fitted but out of warranty. Cheers

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	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	317	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	913	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	17	621	02:21 AM Jan 2, 2020 by swamp
	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	369	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	401	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	22	940	06:45 PM Jan 21, 2020 by AusQld
	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	514	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	296	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	298	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	930	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	453	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	2178	12:52 PM Jan 17, 2020 by jegog
	Mounting solar panels. (Preview) G'day all. I plan to fit 2x120 watt solid solar panels to the roof of my van. My question is,what is the best way to secure the mounting brackets to the roof without drilling? The van is a Kingdom Kensington. Thanks.	ballast2	11	703	10:51 AM Oct 9, 2019 by Grandad5
	wiring in new batteries (Preview) hi, getting two new batteries but the battery posts are further apart than previous battery, so wires won't reach, also will be running them in parallel which would make the - even longer. What is the recommended fix for this? the exisiting battery has about 3-4 wires connected to each post. Is their...	stoney123	15	853	09:07 PM Dec 8, 2019 by MapleHunter25
	Solar panel plus alternator 24v system (Preview) Hi everyone, so I've done my own research and just trying to rap my head around how to use my 24v solar panel and my alternator to charge my start batteries that are 24v . I can use a vsr (voltage sensitive relay) if I'm correct and link both the panels output from the regulator and the alternators output to...	tuggersbmx	23	731	11:42 AM Oct 18, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Cleaninng solar panels (Preview) I thought output from one panel 120w was very low so today climbed up to look at panel on van roof and found it was covered with a lot of grime have cleaned and waiting on sunny day to see if any better output. Anyone found similiar problem	jeepnudger	5	548	12:18 PM Sep 23, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Connecting extra solar panel (Preview) Help how many solar panels can be fed into one regular, i have120wpanel connected to battery in van via regulator. Can I add another panel should it be in parallel or series and then connect to regulator and then battery.	jeepnudger	3	433	12:26 PM Sep 23, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Solar panel on ebay (Preview) Ebayhttps://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ATEM-POWER-250W-Folding-Solar-Panel-Kit-SUPER-LIGHT-12V-Mono-Flexible-Camping/392183294804?_trkparms=%26rpp_cid%3D5d6d172ded47f8146e547b9e%26rpp_icid%3D5d6d16f87b34a7299361a044&rpp_ca...	Joffa030	3	606	06:41 PM Sep 17, 2019 by Joffa030
	redarc 30 management system (Preview) Would like to ask if anyone has one of these in their rigs .. they handle everything including solar power. My question is has anyone set it up to also allow another portable solar panel to it when the one on the roof is in the shade ? apparently they have a few solar outlets . Anyone out there ?	goldenyears	4	512	11:49 AM Sep 10, 2019 by T1 Terry
	No Solar input from my panels to the batteries (Preview) Where do I start to see why or whats not working , apart from taking it somewhere. Which I probably will but would like to know what I'm talking about. I have 2 x 80w panels and a 20 amp reg ,which tells me amps in, all factory fitted but out of warranty. Cheers	goldcoaster	10	707	03:10 PM Nov 8, 2019 by T1 Terry
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