Solar Power

dickymate · dickymate

Hi guys new here and would like some help please .Ok here we go I have 300watts of solar panels on the roof of my van feeding 2x120amp agm batteries with a 30amp tps 1230 pwm controller that gets very hot to touch is this ok or should I purchase a new one with higher amps also what is a good brand to buy ???? Also...

Dougwe · Dougwe

Morning all, I tend not to hang out in places with really bad weather that produces hail stones but yes, they can happen anywhere really. I am currently in south west gippsland for winter and got thinking about hail stones hitting the solar panels on the roof of the aluminium teepee, after a big storm we...

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200W-12V-Mono-Solar-Panel-Caravan-Home-Off-Gird-Battery-Charging-Power/152971033944?epid=26007002653&hash=item239dc8bd58:g:ulEAAOSwnVZaxI9b Aussie Paul.

Farmhat · Farmhat

I see a number of places have these panels right now. 150w folding, flexible and light. Only 4 kilograms. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/150W-Flexible-Folding-Solar-Panel-Kit-Mono-Caravan-Camping-12V-Battery-Charging/253572406777?hash=item3b0a17ddf9:g:KeoAAOSwkyNa2VwN Ha...

sarg · sarg

I have a 70ltr 12v Evakool Fridge/freezer running 24/7 through a 130amp deep cycle battery. During this hot summer months in NW NSW the 200w solar panel charging the battery was only just keeping up the charge. Cause the hotter the temp. The less efficient the panel worked. So I went and put another 220...

Sparkster · Sparkster

Is it feasible to connect a portable solar panel to the van by using the battery pin in the 7/12 pin plug? Are there any problems in doing it this way? Keith.

Woody n Sue · Woody n Sue

G-Day all you solar Pannel gurus are these Pannels any good they seem good value to me what do others think. https://www.vicoffroad.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/1382/category/159/?utm_source=Vicoffroad+Pty+Ltd+Newsletter&utm_campaign=f6cd7d722e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018...

Franglen · Franglen

Hi, I am totally clueless about solar and just bought the 160 Watt folding panels from ALDI. It has a MODEL: GP15A Solar Charge Controller. PWM Platinum Series 15A Regulator. Does anyone know if this thing is waterproof? In an older forum somebody said they are Velcroed on. But I am not too sure abou...

Ger08 · Ger08

Hi all, I currently have 2 x 100 amp AGM batteries and a single 160 watt portable panel. We run a Waeco CFX fridge led lights and need to recharge phones, cameras, tablets and PCs, and Im trying to figure out if we need more or larger panels and would appreciate any advice in this area?

aussie_paul · aussie_paul

Does a solar controller limit/clip the current to the battery when the current reaches then goes past the controllers advertised level, eg Morningstar pro star 15? Aussie Paul.

Dougwe · Dougwe

How, everyone, Please be gentle. I am changing from a 30a regulator to 40a. Should I go MPPT or PWM and why. Edit. .. I have 3X150W panels on teepee roof. 2x110AH Batteries. -- Edited by Dougwe on Tuesday 13th of March 2018 03:14:01 AM

Craig1 · Craig1

My new panel appears to have fried my dual battery controller, well the controller certainly fried, yet to be confirmed why. Today TJM replaced unit with a larger input of 33 volts. However it then triggered a low voltage input signal. Panel was putting out 22-24volts open circuit, but when connecte...

Aus-Kiwi · Aus-Kiwi

Is anyone using transformer to run 12v when batteries are low ? It seems the chargers out there are not rated high enough or very expensive ?? I have 40 amp charger but supplies 18 to 22 amps on 300 AH battery pack . I assume its the regulator reducing charge ? seems these regs are designed for single car...

Craig1 · Craig1

Finally got the 130watt panel between the roof racks. Abandonded the full tray idea and just used 3mm end plates, at a slight angle to assist with moisture runoff.

Mika loves caravaning · Mika loves caravaning

Hi everyone. Im having a few issues with my solar system and am hoping to get some advice. I have a 22 Roadstar offroad with a Waeco fridge (70w per hour), a television (24w per hour), led lights, and water pump. I have two 123w solar panels in parallel with an mppt controller (now broken and needing to be r...

peter_s · peter_s

will both of these joinings have the same effect? ie 2 X 100 Watt solar panels join solar together then to battery or can I splice battery line to one panel then use Anderson to connect panels. -- Edited by peter_s on Monday 12th of February 2018 12:50:20 PM -- Edited by peter_s on Monday 12th of Febr...

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...

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

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

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Solar ??????? (Preview) Hi guys new here and would like some help please .Ok here we go I have 300watts of solar panels on the roof of my van feeding 2x120amp agm batteries with a 30amp tps 1230 pwm controller that gets very hot to touch is this ok or should I purchase a new one with higher amps also what is a good brand to buy ???? Also...	dickymate	20	1257	09:53 PM Jun 21, 2018 by Ron-D
	PROTECTING SOLAR PANELS FROM WEATHER ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Morning all, I tend not to hang out in places with really bad weather that produces hail stones but yes, they can happen anywhere really. I am currently in south west gippsland for winter and got thinking about hail stones hitting the solar panels on the roof of the aluminium teepee, after a big storm we...	Dougwe	31	1827	02:01 AM Jun 12, 2018 by Reed
	RV suitable?? (Preview) https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/200W-12V-Mono-Solar-Panel-Caravan-Home-Off-Gird-Battery-Charging-Power/152971033944?epid=26007002653&hash=item239dc8bd58:g:ulEAAOSwnVZaxI9b Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	6	932	03:16 PM May 1, 2018 by T1 Terry
	150w folding flexible solar panels (Preview) I see a number of places have these panels right now. 150w folding, flexible and light. Only 4 kilograms. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/150W-Flexible-Folding-Solar-Panel-Kit-Mono-Caravan-Camping-12V-Battery-Charging/253572406777?hash=item3b0a17ddf9:g:KeoAAOSwkyNa2VwN Ha...	Farmhat	9	1131	05:32 PM May 6, 2018 by oldtrack123
	Too much solar? ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I have a 70ltr 12v Evakool Fridge/freezer running 24/7 through a 130amp deep cycle battery. During this hot summer months in NW NSW the 200w solar panel charging the battery was only just keeping up the charge. Cause the hotter the temp. The less efficient the panel worked. So I went and put another 220...	sarg	39	2563	09:05 AM May 29, 2018 by T1 Terry
	Solar Panel Connection To 'Van. (Preview) Is it feasible to connect a portable solar panel to the van by using the battery pin in the 7/12 pin plug? Are there any problems in doing it this way? Keith.	Sparkster	10	1056	09:58 PM Apr 16, 2018 by PeterD
	Are these any good , opinions please (Preview) G-Day all you solar Pannel gurus are these Pannels any good they seem good value to me what do others think. https://www.vicoffroad.com.au/catalog/product/view/id/1382/category/159/?utm_source=Vicoffroad+Pty+Ltd+Newsletter&utm_campaign=f6cd7d722e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018...	Woody n Sue	11	1385	10:42 PM Apr 22, 2018 by Woody n Sue
	ALDI 160 Watt Folding Panel Query. (Preview) Hi, I am totally clueless about solar and just bought the 160 Watt folding panels from ALDI. It has a MODEL: GP15A Solar Charge Controller. PWM Platinum Series 15A Regulator. Does anyone know if this thing is waterproof? In an older forum somebody said they are Velcroed on. But I am not too sure abou...	Franglen	17	1671	07:46 PM May 4, 2018 by Aus-Kiwi
	Solar panels required (Preview) Hi all, I currently have 2 x 100 amp AGM batteries and a single 160 watt portable panel. We run a Waeco CFX fridge led lights and need to recharge phones, cameras, tablets and PCs, and Im trying to figure out if we need more or larger panels and would appreciate any advice in this area?	Ger08	6	1049	11:27 PM Mar 28, 2018 by Ger08
	Solar controller limit.. (Preview) Does a solar controller limit/clip the current to the battery when the current reaches then goes past the controllers advertised level, eg Morningstar pro star 15? Aussie Paul.	aussie_paul	4	1022	04:20 PM Mar 25, 2018 by DonVicki
	SOLAR REGULATOR (Preview) How, everyone, Please be gentle. I am changing from a 30a regulator to 40a. Should I go MPPT or PWM and why. Edit. .. I have 3X150W panels on teepee roof. 2x110AH Batteries. -- Edited by Dougwe on Tuesday 13th of March 2018 03:14:01 AM	Dougwe	14	1445	11:23 PM Jun 10, 2018 by oldtrack123
	Output of solar panel variance (Preview) My new panel appears to have fried my dual battery controller, well the controller certainly fried, yet to be confirmed why. Today TJM replaced unit with a larger input of 33 volts. However it then triggered a low voltage input signal. Panel was putting out 22-24volts open circuit, but when connecte...	Craig1	10	983	09:01 PM Mar 13, 2018 by Craig1
	240 to 12v transformer ? (Preview) Is anyone using transformer to run 12v when batteries are low ? It seems the chargers out there are not rated high enough or very expensive ?? I have 40 amp charger but supplies 18 to 22 amps on 300 AH battery pack . I assume its the regulator reducing charge ? seems these regs are designed for single car...	Aus-Kiwi	16	1293	06:29 PM Mar 1, 2018 by oldtrack123
	Mounted the Solar Panel (Preview) Finally got the 130watt panel between the roof racks. Abandonded the full tray idea and just used 3mm end plates, at a slight angle to assist with moisture runoff.	Craig1	3	942	01:12 PM Feb 23, 2018 by Phillipn
	Please help me with my solar woes (Preview) Hi everyone. Im having a few issues with my solar system and am hoping to get some advice. I have a 22 Roadstar offroad with a Waeco fridge (70w per hour), a television (24w per hour), led lights, and water pump. I have two 123w solar panels in parallel with an mppt controller (now broken and needing to be r...	Mika loves caravaning	10	1448	11:28 AM Feb 28, 2018 by Jaahn
	join in parrell (Preview) will both of these joinings have the same effect? ie 2 X 100 Watt solar panels join solar together then to battery or can I splice battery line to one panel then use Anderson to connect panels. -- Edited by peter_s on Monday 12th of February 2018 12:50:20 PM -- Edited by peter_s on Monday 12th of Febr...	peter_s	5	1159	04:08 PM Feb 18, 2018 by T1 Terry
	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	1509	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	990	04:57 PM Jan 24, 2018 by Ron-D
	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	1116	06:37 PM Jan 8, 2018 by jules47
	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	1840	11:15 PM Jan 23, 2018 by Brenda and Alan
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