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Solar controller problem
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so I know this subject has been done to death and I will start looking through all the posts shortly but we are out camping now for the first time we have been using suea CPAP now I dont think this has anything to do with the problem other than that it is jawing mor power overnight than just the fridge which is...
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A fuse question
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my Victron regulator is connected to the battery with a very short cable run you will find pictures of it here in this section of the Webb site, on the very short cable run from the reg to the positive terminal I have attached a 15amp inline fuse whitch makes the short cable quite bulky,but the reg itself h...
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Ron-D
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Van to boat
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ok if I took my power system out of the van and put it in a boat what changes would I have to make . System is legal in van so has all safety switches . dibs
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mr glassies
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Blue Anderson plug
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can I change my blue Anderson plug to a gray one on our new caravan to fit our 200 w solar blanket -- Edited by Binza on Wednesday 27th of December 2017 04:42:22 PM
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Binza
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Voltage regulator
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Just wired my solar reg near the battery as advised everything is connected perfectly, Pv red to positive ,black to negative on Anderson plug that's on the side of the van,battery yellow to positive black to negative,but for some reason the yellow light on the reg is flashing fast,there's no panels...
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Ron-D
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Isuzu Dmax 2017 active wiring for electric brakes and CB ,caravan battery charging ETC
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I have just purchased a 2017 Isuzu Dmax Tour mate and thought I might explain how to access the engine bay from the cab interior without wrecking the vehicle and setting off the airbag,This is my 3rd Dmax so have explored various options ,this has proved to be the easiest yet. Before starting a couple of...
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Philby
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Solar panels vs 240v generator for longer trip?
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G'day nomads Were contemplating a longer journey next year in our little New Age road owl, it has no solar Panels or generator. Any views, advise, opinions on whether its best to go for a genny or solar panels or do we need both? We're looking to do Sydney to Perth then maybe north, maybe for up,to,six mo...
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Wylie foxes
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Goal Zero Lithium battery generator?
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https://www.goalzero.com.au/shop/rechargers/yeti-400-lithium-solar-generator/
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Jewel
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Slow battery discharge puzzle.
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My van has 160watt panel factory fitted on the roof. It's been sitting for 4 weeks unused with everything switched off. Weather has been wet and cloudy for most of that time. But I returned to stay the night this afternoon to find only 12.4 volts. It only has one 110 battery. I don't recall what it wa...
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oldbloke
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Wiring 3500w inverter to existing caravan circuit
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Hi all I have had an auto elec fit my solar system, But i am stumped as to how connect the under bed inverter to the existing plug circuit. I wouldn't consider doing this myself so i got a qualified sparky to quote on the job, but was disappointed at the option given which was to route the wiring through the b...
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Allyoops
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'Vehicle' Mounted Vs Un-Mounted - For Full Time RVing - Pros & Cons
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Hi, Just wondering the about the Pros and Cons of having Solar Panels mounted on an RV - VS - Not Mounted? Perhaps some of you have both? I'm looking at buying a Toyota Coaster in the near future. I'm thinking for more long term RVing ... Not weekend getaways. Thinking with Off Grid 'Full Time RV Livin...
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Real prices for Lithium batteries !
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Hi The question is always asked about the cost of lithium batteries. That seems to offend some sellers and they want to give a convoluted answer to the simple question. Here is a site that sends me a news letter on their range. No connection except I have purchased from them in the past and been happy. ht...
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Jaahn
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What can a tiny bit of wire cost
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The wires on my new 160w portable panels that run from the pv to the reg are only about half a meter long,there that puny the wire itself only measures 1 lousy mil in diameter after the plastic is removed,normall this small cable run is short to the reg on the panel itself,I need to attach five meters of cab...
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Ron-D
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PWM or MPPT controller?
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I am probably having to upgrade the controller now as we more than doubled the roof panel area. Aussie Paul.
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My New 12V System is installed
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A big thanks to all of you who provided me with advice both in direct response to my questions and in the various other "Solar sub-Forum" posts. What I ended up with ... From Vehicle .. Used the existing relay off an accessory feed that connects the battery/Alternator to the van via an Anderson plug. In...
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Power shortage
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i have just joined this website having purchased a silverline outback a couple of months ago. The van is just on three years old and the previous owner used it sparingly and onply in caravan parks. I bought the outback to travel off the grid and found that the first time I free parked , after a week of carav...
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Overcharging AGM on Solar?
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I have read that AGM batteries in particular are susceptible to damage by overcharging. The use of Smart chargers address this but how do you avoid this issue when charging from your solar panels and from your vehicle? In my case I use a DC to DC charger to connect my solar and vehicle alternator, which I...
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Cupie
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Is this a bargain
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Victron energy mppt 75/15 solar regulator $123 .00 Just finished my solar panel mods 160 watt portable unit,this thing seems great value.
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Ron-D
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12 v TV Suggest a reliable TV for caravanning.
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We had a poor experience with purchasing a 12v tv online when they did not honorable the 5 year warranty. Any suggestions?.
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Wandering Whitfields
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Cable size
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Received my160 watt portable solar panel to day guess you get what you pay for ,157 dollars sounded like a bargain ,no bag included ,very small diameter cables ,no information at all on the panels who knows wether there even 160watt ,they seem big enough ,crap regulator,looks like. I will have to buy a...
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