Solar Power

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

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...

Ron-D · Ron-D

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...

Binza · Binza

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

Wandering Whitfields · Wandering Whitfields

We had a poor experience with purchasing a 12v tv online when they did not honorable the 5 year warranty. Any suggestions?.

Wylie foxes · Wylie foxes

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...

mr glassies · mr glassies

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

Jewel · Jewel

https://www.goalzero.com.au/shop/rechargers/yeti-400-lithium-solar-generator/

Philby · Philby

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...

Passingthru · Passingthru

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...

Jenko1 · Jenko1

I purchased a 200w flexible solar panel and has worked well for the last 2 years but I want to add another 200w but have noticed on all the ebay shops that sell the exact same Sunpower panel, that they have this notice;Do not wire the flexible solar panel in parallel or in series to avoid damage or shortene...

Allyoops · Allyoops

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...

Jaahn · Jaahn

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...

Ron-D · Ron-D

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...

Ron-D · Ron-D

Victron energy mppt 75/15 solar regulator $123 .00 Just finished my solar panel mods 160 watt portable unit,this thing seems great value.

macka17 · macka17

Talking to a coupla Solar installers doing a home up oyr srtreet. (60% here have Solar on roof now.) We were talking panels. Longevity. reliability. Change in SOME of the Chinese equipment (For the better in some cases). Also we were talking battery packs for home. (Smaller for vans, M\Homes etc.) ...

Stfreddy · Stfreddy

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...

Cupie · Cupie

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...

Cupie · Cupie

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...

Ron-D · Ron-D

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...

Craig1 · Craig1

Has anyone purchased from these guys please. They are offering a 130watt panel for a really good price. Claims to be " German Certified" and fits my available space on roof rack, plus I get extra 30 watts on next best deal. They say " no middleman". cheers and thanks Craig

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	Solar controller problem (Preview) 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...	Woody n Sue	14	2376	12:10 PM Feb 13, 2018 by Woody n Sue
	A fuse question (Preview) 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...	Ron-D	2	1937	04:57 PM Jan 24, 2018 by Ron-D
	Blue Anderson plug (Preview) 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	Binza	6	5925	11:15 PM Jan 23, 2018 by Brenda and Alan
	12 v TV Suggest a reliable TV for caravanning. (Preview) We had a poor experience with purchasing a 12v tv online when they did not honorable the 5 year warranty. Any suggestions?.	Wandering Whitfields	17	3954	02:40 PM Jan 23, 2018 by blissonwheels
	Solar panels vs 240v generator for longer trip? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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...	Wylie foxes	51	6857	02:28 PM Jan 21, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Van to boat (Preview) 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	mr glassies	4	2077	06:37 PM Jan 8, 2018 by jules47
	Goal Zero Lithium battery generator? (Preview) https://www.goalzero.com.au/shop/rechargers/yeti-400-lithium-solar-generator/	Jewel	11	3038	04:48 PM Jan 2, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Isuzu Dmax 2017 active wiring for electric brakes and CB ,caravan battery charging ETC (Preview) 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...	Philby	5	8784	07:48 PM Dec 16, 2017 by Delta18
	'Vehicle' Mounted Vs Un-Mounted - For Full Time RVing - Pros & Cons ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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...	Passingthru	32	5220	11:25 AM Dec 10, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Flexible solar panel question (Preview) I purchased a 200w flexible solar panel and has worked well for the last 2 years but I want to add another 200w but have noticed on all the ebay shops that sell the exact same Sunpower panel, that they have this notice;Do not wire the flexible solar panel in parallel or in series to avoid damage or shortene...	Jenko1	15	5427	05:37 PM Dec 9, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Wiring 3500w inverter to existing caravan circuit (Preview) 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...	Allyoops	11	10947	09:24 AM Dec 8, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Real prices for Lithium batteries ! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) 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...	Jaahn	43	6164	11:51 AM Dec 6, 2017 by T1 Terry
	What can a tiny bit of wire cost (Preview) 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...	Ron-D	6	2187	08:02 PM Dec 4, 2017 by swamp
	Is this a bargain (Preview) Victron energy mppt 75/15 solar regulator $123 .00 Just finished my solar panel mods 160 watt portable unit,this thing seems great value.	Ron-D	4	2024	06:21 PM Dec 3, 2017 by Ron-D
	SOLAR BATTERY"S> ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Talking to a coupla Solar installers doing a home up oyr srtreet. (60% here have Solar on roof now.) We were talking panels. Longevity. reliability. Change in SOME of the Chinese equipment (For the better in some cases). Also we were talking battery packs for home. (Smaller for vans, M\Homes etc.) ...	macka17	41	7048	05:14 PM Dec 1, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Power shortage (Preview) 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...	Stfreddy	8	2366	01:08 PM Nov 29, 2017 by T1 Terry
	My New 12V System is installed (Preview) 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...	Cupie	2	1939	07:54 PM Nov 23, 2017 by swamp
	Overcharging AGM on Solar? (Preview) 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...	Cupie	23	4617	05:18 PM Nov 16, 2017 by Ron-D
	Cable size (Preview) 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...	Ron-D	13	3455	10:53 AM Nov 12, 2017 by Cupie
	Solar Panel from Vic OffRoad, Altona Victoria (Preview) Has anyone purchased from these guys please. They are offering a 130watt panel for a really good price. Claims to be " German Certified" and fits my available space on roof rack, plus I get extra 30 watts on next best deal. They say " no middleman". cheers and thanks Craig	Craig1	16	6059	09:00 PM Nov 11, 2017 by Craig1
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