Solar Power

PA · PA

I have a 220 watt panel to fit to my pop top roof. The roof is Aluminum sheet that is fixed and siliconed all around the perimeter. I am concerned that if I Sikaflex glue the Aluminum angle to the roof the solar panel may cause fatigue in the roof sheet as the panel is subjected to wind and other loads. Does an...

Ron-D · Ron-D

Our only source of solar for years was our portable 80w Sp now I have just ordered a 160 sp to replace the 80w panel,that I purchased years ago for $500,now many years later the much larger panel is $150 dollars thanks china. anyway is there a way to join the two panels together, the way things are set up at t...

benno · benno

Apologies if this has been posted before. I have looked through the forum and can't find anything, so here goes..... We have a Toyota Coaster bus converted into a motor home. It runs on 24 volt; 2 12 volt batteries in series. We have been looking for a 24 volt solar power set up. Seen hundreds of 12 volt sy...

Ron-D · Ron-D

speaking to the brother inlaw yesterday about power use while free camping, when there's not enough sun to top up the batteries. we dont carry generators it's not the way we like to camp,if his batteries are running low and there's not a lot of sun,he hooks the car up and runs it for twenty minutes that u...

ABNER · ABNER

I have a 20A DC-DC charger fitted to my Van, it has a MPPT controller fitted to its innards. Do I have to remove the MPPT controller from my Solar Panel so it accepts going through it. I hooked it up and the dc-dc started flashing, not charging battery. I hooked Solar Panel direct to the battery and it is cha...

meetoo · meetoo

My solar regulator is a PWM and doesn't show state of charge. Without having to change the regulator, what are my options to be able to show SOC of my 2 batteries which are 2 x 120 amp agm connected in parallel - pos to pos. Don't really require all the bells and whistles, (already have volt meter on batteri...

meetoo · meetoo

Reassessing power usage. Anyone know the power usage of the Wineguard amplified wind up/down antennas used on many current vans? Been searching online and 12 volts is the only thing I can see listed. Cheers, John.

Ron-D · Ron-D

would anyone know how to calculate how much 12volt power we would use over night when we arrive at a sight with a full battery load lets say 13 volts on the meter ours is in the cupboard,and the same meter is reading 12 volts in the morning,that means we have used one volt over night right? thats how I though...

mr glassies · mr glassies

I need a power chill pill for my wife . Something to stop her from using the excess power in the batteries . It's the 240 side she uses . Washing machine , toaster , jug , wax melter , massager , drill battery charger , she drives me nuts . Lmdo . Thanks m8 for a system that works beyond my expectations. Dibs...

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...

Martin_QLD · Martin_QLD

Hi I have never heard or seen this before however I have an Anderson plug which is failing. I have followed the current and amps from my solar panels through the solar controller and the watt meter to the Anderson plug which goes into my camper however when I plug in to the camper the watt meter does not pic...

Hop · Hop

Hi all does anyone have a Duoetto hot water system and if so how does it preform on 12 volts

Allyoops · Allyoops

Hi all I have bought 3 solar panels for van roof 2x 200w mono, and 1x 170w panels. the reason is these are the only ones I can fit due to hatches etc. I have 2 deep cycle 100ah calcium batteries in good order and intend to a 50amp mppt controller and a 3000/6000w pure sinewave inverter. We would like to fr...

8Baker · 8Baker

Hi all, I'm from the UK and about to start work converting a Coaster into a passion wagon for me and the missus while we are here in sunny (hahah, I'm in vic, snow on the ground) Australia. I'm experienced with solar installations, and have a range of suppliers in the UK that I use, I know their ups and downs...

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

Megafishaholic · Megafishaholic

Recently bought and fitted a wireless rear view camera from Jaycar (300$) .It has a large monitor which I fitted on the dashboar, the camera was fitted on the number plate of the van and is powered by the number plate light power. it has a range of 80 meters and works well when reversing in a caravan park et...

BOBBEAR · BOBBEAR

Hi. I did have 2 panels fitted to my recently purchased van. After my last trip I now have 1. I don't know what size the missing panel was but the existing one is a 90watt. Can I fit a 250 watt to run together with this.

Reed · Reed

For some reason, power from our solar panels is decreasing. We are in region of 75% total eclipse. Reed and Elaine

Reed · Reed

Went through other sub-fora and found nothing on reducing solar loading. We just purchased and trialed an aluminized open weave sail screen netting. We only got a 8' x 7' section to cover the rear of our 34' fifth wheel (11 m). It greatly reduced solar loading and probably reduced internal temperatur...

2Lazy · 2Lazy

G'Day I am going to install a new MPPT controller and the recommendation is to change from parallel to series. From the pwm picture the positive and negative leads from two panels are wired into the same ports on the controller, to make it series do I join one +ve to -ve ( in an isolated block) and then wi...

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	Fitting Solar Panel to Aluminium roof (Preview) I have a 220 watt panel to fit to my pop top roof. The roof is Aluminum sheet that is fixed and siliconed all around the perimeter. I am concerned that if I Sikaflex glue the Aluminum angle to the roof the solar panel may cause fatigue in the roof sheet as the panel is subjected to wind and other loads. Does an...	PA	15	4696	09:53 AM Oct 25, 2017 by Bardos
	Joining portable panels (Preview) Our only source of solar for years was our portable 80w Sp now I have just ordered a 160 sp to replace the 80w panel,that I purchased years ago for $500,now many years later the much larger panel is $150 dollars thanks china. anyway is there a way to join the two panels together, the way things are set up at t...	Ron-D	7	1493	09:58 PM Oct 21, 2017 by Ron-D
	24 volt portable solar panels (Preview) Apologies if this has been posted before. I have looked through the forum and can't find anything, so here goes..... We have a Toyota Coaster bus converted into a motor home. It runs on 24 volt; 2 12 volt batteries in series. We have been looking for a 24 volt solar power set up. Seen hundreds of 12 volt sy...	benno	4	1532	07:05 PM Oct 13, 2017 by Peter_n_Margaret
	Twenty minutes (Preview) speaking to the brother inlaw yesterday about power use while free camping, when there's not enough sun to top up the batteries. we dont carry generators it's not the way we like to camp,if his batteries are running low and there's not a lot of sun,he hooks the car up and runs it for twenty minutes that u...	Ron-D	24	3536	03:50 AM Oct 21, 2017 by macka17
	Solar Panel fitted with MPPT controller (Preview) I have a 20A DC-DC charger fitted to my Van, it has a MPPT controller fitted to its innards. Do I have to remove the MPPT controller from my Solar Panel so it accepts going through it. I hooked it up and the dc-dc started flashing, not charging battery. I hooked Solar Panel direct to the battery and it is cha...	ABNER	6	2590	07:08 AM Oct 11, 2017 by Terryt
	SOC State of Charge meter ( 1 2 ) (Preview) My solar regulator is a PWM and doesn't show state of charge. Without having to change the regulator, what are my options to be able to show SOC of my 2 batteries which are 2 x 120 amp agm connected in parallel - pos to pos. Don't really require all the bells and whistles, (already have volt meter on batteri...	meetoo	33	7154	05:58 PM Nov 5, 2017 by meetoo
	Wineguard power usage (Preview) Reassessing power usage. Anyone know the power usage of the Wineguard amplified wind up/down antennas used on many current vans? Been searching online and 12 volts is the only thing I can see listed. Cheers, John.	meetoo	9	2564	09:31 AM Oct 30, 2017 by Cupie
	Doing the Maths (Preview) would anyone know how to calculate how much 12volt power we would use over night when we arrive at a sight with a full battery load lets say 13 volts on the meter ours is in the cupboard,and the same meter is reading 12 volts in the morning,that means we have used one volt over night right? thats how I though...	Ron-D	28	6995	12:32 AM Oct 19, 2017 by macka17
	Need a power chill pill (Preview) I need a power chill pill for my wife . Something to stop her from using the excess power in the batteries . It's the 240 side she uses . Washing machine , toaster , jug , wax melter , massager , drill battery charger , she drives me nuts . Lmdo . Thanks m8 for a system that works beyond my expectations. Dibs...	mr glassies	18	3362	11:09 PM Sep 23, 2017 by macka17
	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	5401	05:37 PM Dec 9, 2017 by T1 Terry
	Anderson plug (Preview) Hi I have never heard or seen this before however I have an Anderson plug which is failing. I have followed the current and amps from my solar panels through the solar controller and the watt meter to the Anderson plug which goes into my camper however when I plug in to the camper the watt meter does not pic...	Martin_QLD	4	2415	04:57 PM Oct 14, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Hot water (Preview) Hi all does anyone have a Duoetto hot water system and if so how does it preform on 12 volts	Hop	2	1890	10:01 AM Sep 27, 2017 by macka17
	Locate budget inverterl solar system on caravan (Preview) Hi all I have bought 3 solar panels for van roof 2x 200w mono, and 1x 170w panels. the reason is these are the only ones I can fit due to hatches etc. I have 2 deep cycle 100ah calcium batteries in good order and intend to a 50amp mppt controller and a 3000/6000w pure sinewave inverter. We would like to fr...	Allyoops	22	3912	01:26 AM Oct 26, 2017 by macka17
	Online companies for purchasing panels, batteries etc. (Preview) Hi all, I'm from the UK and about to start work converting a Coaster into a passion wagon for me and the missus while we are here in sunny (hahah, I'm in vic, snow on the ground) Australia. I'm experienced with solar installations, and have a range of suppliers in the UK that I use, I know their ups and downs...	8Baker	13	3862	03:21 PM Sep 22, 2017 by macka17
	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	6017	09:00 PM Nov 11, 2017 by Craig1
	Caravan rear view cameras (Preview) Recently bought and fitted a wireless rear view camera from Jaycar (300$) .It has a large monitor which I fitted on the dashboar, the camera was fitted on the number plate of the van and is powered by the number plate light power. it has a range of 80 meters and works well when reversing in a caravan park et...	Megafishaholic	1	1789	11:41 AM Sep 3, 2017 by macka17
	Solar Power (Preview) Hi. I did have 2 panels fitted to my recently purchased van. After my last trip I now have 1. I don't know what size the missing panel was but the existing one is a 90watt. Can I fit a 250 watt to run together with this.	BOBBEAR	3	2029	09:36 AM Aug 26, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
	Solar Ecllips (Preview) For some reason, power from our solar panels is decreasing. We are in region of 75% total eclipse. Reed and Elaine	Reed	4	2456	10:54 PM Aug 30, 2017 by Reed
	Reducing solar loading (Preview) Went through other sub-fora and found nothing on reducing solar loading. We just purchased and trialed an aluminized open weave sail screen netting. We only got a 8' x 7' section to cover the rear of our 34' fifth wheel (11 m). It greatly reduced solar loading and probably reduced internal temperatur...	Reed	5	2944	05:08 AM Aug 21, 2017 by Reed
	Change panels from parallel to series (Preview) G'Day I am going to install a new MPPT controller and the recommendation is to change from parallel to series. From the pwm picture the positive and negative leads from two panels are wired into the same ports on the controller, to make it series do I join one +ve to -ve ( in an isolated block) and then wi...	2Lazy	12	3344	12:21 AM Oct 19, 2017 by macka17
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