solar

Am considering investing in portable panels for when my fixed panels are working sub-optimally due to shade. As space is limited will be challenged to fit a second MPPT controller into the area where all the other solar gear is stored. As to my best knowledge all MPPT brands and models only...

So I’ve spent the last week (or three) researching me new 12v set up for 18.57-2(2010). We are heading (wife and 2 kids) off for 7 month and will be aiming for mostly off grid camping. Looking for any thoughts or suggestions before I start spending some money! This is what I am thinking: -...

Hi all, I just bought a 300w solar panel off ebay, it was received on Friday so I went and connected it to van today to see how she goes and straight away I have issues. It was all over the place going from o up to 2.5amps then drop dramatically to .7amps down to 0 up to 1.5 then down again up...

Hi All, I'm hoping some some help, please. Current setup: - 160w solar on roof, connected into BMPro J35B - two 100Ah, AGM deep cycle batteries - Anderson plug wired direct to battery (for additional solar input) I would like to increase solar up to ~300W total by adding a portable solar...

First time caravan owner and very excited! Purchased a Jayco expanda 2006 model. It currently does not have any solar or battery solution and I am looking for a solution which will give me enough power for lights, fan, charging phones the standard 12v Jayco fridge and a 90l waeco freezer. I...

Hi, somewhere within the solar-Setup is a faulty part. But I can’t figure out which and where. Maybe you guys can help. Very much appreciated as usual!! • Solar panel (maybe 100W) • Solar controller (of of these typical blue ones) • 2 additional maintenance-free batteries joined with heavy duty...

Hi all, our Basestation came with the wires installed for solar but no panels. Just pondering whether to enter the world of solar for the occasional free camping weekend. I appreciate that you get what you pay for but what's involved to get started with the most basic roof top solar set up? I...

Hi guys, apologies for not getting a "my caravan is the greatest" thread up and running. It is coming, just too busy working and using it every weekend. One of the things that we have noticed is that only one of the 4 12 volt sockets are working. The one that is working powers the TV and I am...

I'm working on getting Solar Panels on the Roof of the car for the shopping (read beverage) fridge. Would be great if anyone that has wired their tow vehicles roof for different things could share their ideas and experiences about the best places to run wires. Pictures would be fantastic...

We recently took ownership of a new Expanda 16-49-3 OB. Going through all the checks to ensure that everything is ok before our first trip, we can’t see any evidence that the solar power is charging the battery at all. When the Display Mode button on the regulator (TPS 1230) is pressed to see...