...faster trickle-charging when the engine is running.
Closer to 13A as @roadtripper mentions above.
My next foray will be into a solar panel (100w ish I'm thinking) and then a break-before-make SPDT relay to swap from solar to vehicle when the engine is running.
If anyone has a suggestion...
I will be upgrading my flexi 100w panel to 360w rigid soon. So it lasts the life of the van.
If I were you and had to go through the hassle of replacing the panel anyway I would use this opportunity to do a proper upgrade.
360w panel is £166
You would need to get a bigger MPPT also but so...
Each boil of the kettle 7ah, running the fridge (estimate 45ah per 24hrs), cooking each meal on average takes 45ah.
Then there’s the Diesel heater. Reckon I’m going to need the biggest panel I can possibly get on the pop top, when it comes to it!!
The 200W might be enough just to slow the...
Regardless of the fuse the physical plug can't sustain over 8A (100w) without overheating - hence the limits on most portable power packs using the format of input.
The culprit of frequently blown dash socket fuses is often the plug, especially the all in one USB converters, as they can have a...
Just the cheap renogy 100w. They on eBay for £79 delivered
I got the charge cable from eBay too £22
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126235835823?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=izptme_4q9u&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=yYwH1VQCSVu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I’d get a victron solid panel and leave stuff like the dokio well alone … they are a nice idea but I’ve had enough of the fact that they just degrade too quickly .. the portability is a huge plus but I’ve had three on them now and everyone has had issues .
...leisure battery. Fit and forget.
It can power the fridge, lights, diesel heater and phone chargers for days. It’s combined with a PV Logic 100w panel, PV Logic MPPT charger, Victron Bluesmart 30a charger, and an Ablemail DC to DC.
We had an issue with the battery not reporting the correct...
...of campervans.
I have a 160ah battery and this summer have only had to revert to gas a couple of times. Thats with a defective roof panel and 100w folding panel using induction hob & airfryer. Its normally just me in the van, dont use hook up and tend to stay somewhere 2-3 nights max. Its...
Just a quick one after a search on here . Looking at installing a Victron smart mppt in my van .
Current system is 100W panel with 100Ah AGM
Want a more efficient user friendly mppt so looking at Victron Smart BT should I buy 75/10 or 75/15 ?.
Any advice people?
...also be listing later tonight:
2 x Victron Orion smart 12v 30a dc-dc chargers
1 x Victron 12v 30a mains charger (used 2 or 3 times only)
1 x NDS 100w light solar panel with rear cable entry. (Only taken out of box for pictures)
This is all top quality kit and I’m willing to do a deal on the...
Yes.
Put a multimeter on the 10A current setting. The put direct across one panel.
The current you read will be the I Max.
...
Or connect the panel leads together and use a clamp meter to get the Amp readings.
https://www.t6forum.com/threads/clamp-meters.15700/post-317970
....
One EcoWorthy rigid 120w obtained on Black Friday - decided I didn't want to risk the Renogy 100w folding out in the weather.
Now just need to figure out some battens for the shed roof that doesn't involve piercing the felt. I figure a couple of bits of tanilised 25mm square mounted slightly...
trying if i can to stay clear from solar as the only one possible is a flexi type that have a bad reputation for reliability and when its hot (37c last year ) you are forced to stay in the shade and portable panels when doing a bit of free camping dont realy fit in but may be the only option to...
...to DIY. Has anyone managed to do such thing? I'm asking only for the mounting, how tough will it be, etc.
This is the panel I want - EcoFlow 100W Flexible Solar Panel
Example alu profile I consider - DIY PROFILES
Wiring initially to be passed on the back through the seals, maybe later thing...
100W in Summer is fine provided the sun comes out. Of course a bigger panel gives you more margin but there’s always a trade off on size, weight etc.. etc… especially with portable panels. I’ve just purchased one of the following to play with, but haven’t managed to even get it out yet with the...
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