Solar Power

SuzieQ52 · SuzieQ52

Our Evolution Luxliner is coming to us with 2 x 150 watt solar panels and two batteries, question being what size inverter can we have professionally fitted and what sort of 240 volt wattage will it it power.

moblet · moblet

A question for our electrical experts: The Story I have a solar charge controller permanently connected to my starter battery and use a solar panel, usually of 80W, to top up the battery when not driving frequently. (It was also fitted to allow me to run accessories for extended periods while parked,...

franstev · franstev

Hi when I am charging battery from solar can I still have my 12v fridge running, it is connected to battery not the load terminals on charge controller, or do I have to disconnect it, charge battery and then turn it back on, my solar is a portable kit, thanks in advance.

Plendo · Plendo

In an earlier article I mentioned that inverters were used in other ways, this is where you see a device with a motor in it (example air conditioner, or fridge), and the manufacturer states it is more efficient because it is an inverter air conditioner, what does this mean? I will use an air conditione...

Plendo · Plendo

The first thing I need to point out is that inverters generate 240V AC (alternating current), just like the electricity at home IT IS DANGEROUS, and it is very easy to make a mistake with it, thus it is critically important that fixed inverters are ONLY wired in by professional licenced electricians....

cruisaderhilton · cruisaderhilton

. Hello vanners ,I have just mounted a new solar panel to the roof of my van and have not connected it to the controller as yet. Do I need to disconnect the panels from the controller ,the existing panel is still connected up ,so how do I go about installation of the panels ,hope I made sense .JOHN..

Dougwe · Dougwe

Just read in another thread and "Balanced Wiring" was mentioned. Simply put....What does it mean please someone I understand two batteries being wired in paralal but never heard of the above.

UPO · UPO

Afternoon - the subject pretty much says it all - what size solar panel ( in Watts ) is appropriate to maintain AGM battery charge ? Just putting a shelter over the van so will place a smaller solar panel on the garage roof - battery capacity is 2 x 120Ah AGM with balanced wiring rather than having the seco...

madaboutled · madaboutled

I'm currently in the process of designing a couple of simple charts so my other half can understand a little better what the numbers mean that's displayed by my Solar Charge Controller and hopefully get her to read the numbers before plugging something into charge (like her laptop) whenever she feel...

Plendo · Plendo

If you have read the Basic information about solar you now understand what solar can do for you, and you may now be thinking you would like to add solar to your set up, or perhaps if you already have solar you may be considering increasing how much solar you have. The intention of the following informati...

Bent Axle Bob · Bent Axle Bob

An aquaintance has had 3x 150 watt solar panels installed using 2 x 30 amp regulators into 4x 120amp/hr batteries . Is this best practice or all stuffed up?? -- Edited by Bent Axle Bob on Sunday 14th of June 2015 09:01:26 PM

Spydermann · Spydermann

Looking at portable foldable 12v solar panels last week. The brand name panels (eg. Waeco, Projecta) from Van shops & chain stores appear expensive compared with stuff from eBay. Anyone out there using eBay sourced panels successfully (eg. Macht, Megavolt, Maxray)?

Plendo · Plendo

This article is intended as a BASIC introduction to the concepts of Solar, and Inverters in an RV environment. It will not be going into detail, it is intended as a guide for people who do not understand the concepts, not as a how to of installing said items.I am sure I will have missed relevant points, so...

Spydermann · Spydermann

Any opinions as to whether fixed roof panels are better than a moveable panel. I'm thinking that while you are driving, the tug is charging the caravan battery and when you are camped you can arrange the moveable panels to get best sun, especially if you camp in the shade.

Vaughan · Vaughan

We have been caravanning for a couple of years but have always used powered sites. We are going from Perth to Karijina National park and on the fist night will be staying in an Eco tent. We will need to store the Van for that night at an off site location and the next night will be free camping. We have a 1...

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	Size of the Inverter Needed (Preview) Our Evolution Luxliner is coming to us with 2 x 150 watt solar panels and two batteries, question being what size inverter can we have professionally fitted and what sort of 240 volt wattage will it it power.	SuzieQ52	7	1450	09:27 AM Aug 16, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Can I place a relay in parallel with a solar charge controller? (Preview) A question for our electrical experts: The Story I have a solar charge controller permanently connected to my starter battery and use a solar panel, usually of 80W, to top up the battery when not driving frequently. (It was also fitted to allow me to run accessories for extended periods while parked,...	moblet	2	1062	08:38 AM Jul 4, 2015 by Plendo
	charging battery (Preview) Hi when I am charging battery from solar can I still have my 12v fridge running, it is connected to battery not the load terminals on charge controller, or do I have to disconnect it, charge battery and then turn it back on, my solar is a portable kit, thanks in advance.	franstev	3	875	11:00 AM Jul 7, 2015 by franstev
	The other use of inverter technology. (Preview) In an earlier article I mentioned that inverters were used in other ways, this is where you see a device with a motor in it (example air conditioner, or fridge), and the manufacturer states it is more efficient because it is an inverter air conditioner, what does this mean? I will use an air conditione...	Plendo	8	1248	08:40 PM Jul 4, 2015 by The Doo crew
	Inverters (Preview) The first thing I need to point out is that inverters generate 240V AC (alternating current), just like the electricity at home IT IS DANGEROUS, and it is very easy to make a mistake with it, thus it is critically important that fixed inverters are ONLY wired in by professional licenced electricians....	Plendo	7	1283	12:07 PM Jul 4, 2015 by Phil C
	connecting panels (Preview) . Hello vanners ,I have just mounted a new solar panel to the roof of my van and have not connected it to the controller as yet. Do I need to disconnect the panels from the controller ,the existing panel is still connected up ,so how do I go about installation of the panels ,hope I made sense .JOHN..	cruisaderhilton	6	953	08:34 PM Jul 5, 2015 by dogbox
	BALANCED WIRING (Preview) Just read in another thread and "Balanced Wiring" was mentioned. Simply put....What does it mean please someone I understand two batteries being wired in paralal but never heard of the above.	Dougwe	21	1599	11:29 AM Jul 21, 2015 by Phil C
	Solar Panel for trickle charging - sizing to match AGM capacity (Preview) Afternoon - the subject pretty much says it all - what size solar panel ( in Watts ) is appropriate to maintain AGM battery charge ? Just putting a shelter over the van so will place a smaller solar panel on the garage roof - battery capacity is 2 x 120Ah AGM with balanced wiring rather than having the seco...	UPO	6	1242	04:50 PM Jun 21, 2015 by Plendo
	State Of Charge (SOC) Chart for AGM Batteries (Preview) I'm currently in the process of designing a couple of simple charts so my other half can understand a little better what the numbers mean that's displayed by my Solar Charge Controller and hopefully get her to read the numbers before plugging something into charge (like her laptop) whenever she feel...	madaboutled	13	9791	10:39 PM Aug 6, 2015 by Muzzlehatch
	Delving a little deeper into solar. (Preview) If you have read the Basic information about solar you now understand what solar can do for you, and you may now be thinking you would like to add solar to your set up, or perhaps if you already have solar you may be considering increasing how much solar you have. The intention of the following informati...	Plendo	4	1411	06:31 PM Dec 16, 2015 by Ray n Shell
	Advice reqd re. solar panels (Preview) An aquaintance has had 3x 150 watt solar panels installed using 2 x 30 amp regulators into 4x 120amp/hr batteries . Is this best practice or all stuffed up?? -- Edited by Bent Axle Bob on Sunday 14th of June 2015 09:01:26 PM	Bent Axle Bob	2	1015	10:45 AM Jun 15, 2015 by Bent Axle Bob
	Solar Panels (Preview) Looking at portable foldable 12v solar panels last week. The brand name panels (eg. Waeco, Projecta) from Van shops & chain stores appear expensive compared with stuff from eBay. Anyone out there using eBay sourced panels successfully (eg. Macht, Megavolt, Maxray)?	Spydermann	3	2952	10:07 PM Jun 14, 2015 by Jenko1
	Basic Information about Solar and Inverter (Preview) This article is intended as a BASIC introduction to the concepts of Solar, and Inverters in an RV environment. It will not be going into detail, it is intended as a guide for people who do not understand the concepts, not as a how to of installing said items.I am sure I will have missed relevant points, so...	Plendo	16	1876	09:48 AM Sep 14, 2015 by PeterD
	Solar Power - Fixed or Moveable (Preview) Any opinions as to whether fixed roof panels are better than a moveable panel. I'm thinking that while you are driving, the tug is charging the caravan battery and when you are camped you can arrange the moveable panels to get best sun, especially if you camp in the shade.	Spydermann	13	1639	03:33 PM Jun 16, 2015 by Reed
	Solar power (Preview) We have been caravanning for a couple of years but have always used powered sites. We are going from Perth to Karijina National park and on the fist night will be staying in an Eco tent. We will need to store the Van for that night at an off site location and the next night will be free camping. We have a 1...	Vaughan	12	1597	07:31 AM Jun 18, 2015 by Reed
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