Solar Power

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

goldenyears · goldenyears

Need a bit of help folks .. want to connect my current solar panel to a LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERY .. my current regulator settings are for AGM.. GEL .. LEAD ACID . WHICH SETTING SHOULD I USE ? ON MY SOLAR REGULATOR

Cyclops · Cyclops

i am looking at changing my battery system to lithium. I have settled on the enerdrive 300 amp slim battery. However, enerdrive want me to buy a complete drop in kit. My problem is that I already have a Enerdrive AC 60 amp charger which has a lithium profile, a Tristar solar regulator, a enerdrive 40 amp d...

Gavinwr27 · Gavinwr27

The title asks the question. Why is 'at an angle' different to laying flat under the Sun? Surely the Sun is such a big light source that it makes no difference?

Jyothi · Jyothi

Hi all, I work in solar research and I'm doing a project with an Australian company to integrate a caravan awning with flexible solar panels. I'd love to speak to anyone out there who caravans about their power use while caravanning, and their chosen power supply. Please comment below to get in touc...

Bickies · Bickies

Hi Guys, Im new to this site and I need help regarding my solar panel on top of my van that Ive recently purchased. The old owner didnt know the size of the solar panel on the roof. How can I figure this out? Cheers in advance.

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	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	18	484	01:56 PM Nov 16, 2019 by T1 Terry
	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	3	245	03:33 PM Nov 8, 2019 by T1 Terry
	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	0	112	07:45 AM Nov 4, 2019 by AusQld
	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	168	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	15	558	07:43 AM Nov 23, 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	326	04:11 PM Nov 14, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Solar panel and deep cycle battries setup. ( 1 2 ) (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	49	1366	02:04 PM Oct 26, 2019 by Whenarewethere
	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	560	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	9	479	02:22 PM Oct 4, 2019 by T1 Terry
	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	610	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	414	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	323	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	450	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	394	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	590	03:10 PM Nov 8, 2019 by T1 Terry
	LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERY (Preview) Need a bit of help folks .. want to connect my current solar panel to a LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERY .. my current regulator settings are for AGM.. GEL .. LEAD ACID . WHICH SETTING SHOULD I USE ? ON MY SOLAR REGULATOR	goldenyears	8	540	10:55 PM Sep 13, 2019 by Fester55
	Tristar solar and enerdrive dc to dc charger (Preview) i am looking at changing my battery system to lithium. I have settled on the enerdrive 300 amp slim battery. However, enerdrive want me to buy a complete drop in kit. My problem is that I already have a Enerdrive AC 60 amp charger which has a lithium profile, a Tristar solar regulator, a enerdrive 40 amp d...	Cyclops	3	528	11:04 AM Aug 29, 2019 by T1 Terry
	Why angle solar panels? (Preview) The title asks the question. Why is 'at an angle' different to laying flat under the Sun? Surely the Sun is such a big light source that it makes no difference?	Gavinwr27	12	684	07:56 PM Aug 31, 2019 by Aus-Kiwi
	Caravan awning with integrated flexible solar (Preview) Hi all, I work in solar research and I'm doing a project with an Australian company to integrate a caravan awning with flexible solar panels. I'd love to speak to anyone out there who caravans about their power use while caravanning, and their chosen power supply. Please comment below to get in touc...	Jyothi	19	759	12:43 PM Aug 26, 2019 by denmonkey
	Solar panel sizing (Preview) Hi Guys, Im new to this site and I need help regarding my solar panel on top of my van that Ive recently purchased. The old owner didnt know the size of the solar panel on the roof. How can I figure this out? Cheers in advance.	Bickies	6	657	10:37 AM Aug 8, 2019 by denmonkey
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