Connection Of Portable Solar Panels To Leisure Battery

[malcharr17]

hi picked up my t6 Kombi from Vanworx a couple of weeks ago, it has a leisure battery, and I wanted additional back up on the electrics and have bought some portable solar cells, these connect via crocodile clips, but I can’t easily get to the terminals, ideally I would like something permanently attached which I can just plug into?? Any ideas / recommendations please

 

[Dellmassive]

got any pics of your panel?

more info here > Mobile Solar Panels ? . . . - How I Did It -

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[Deaky]

Couple of these Anderson Powerpole Connectors | 12 Volt Planet

 

[malcharr17]

Thanks for these I am not electrically minded ( sorry) is there an idiots guide to installing connectors to the battery terminals and leaving a couple of plugs that I can the provide male / female connectors in lieu of the crocodile clips? Apologies if answers are in thread but not had a chance to go through specific links as yet?? Cher’s and thanks

 

[Dellmassive]

we use these for the battery side.

The M6 Eyelet Connector with Fuse | Energy Solutions


with these on the solar side (cut and join to your controller):

The 2 Meter Extension Cable | Energy Solutions


or these for the 12v socket:

12V Cigarette Lighter Plug with Fuse | Energy Solutions

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Battery Charger Accessories | Energy Solutions

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[Dellmassive]

this video show the quick disconnects :

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[malcharr17]

 

[Dellmassive]

You should have a fuse in that positive cable close to the battery....

You can cut the clamps off and use any of the methods or connectors above.... but I'd add a 10A blade fuse close to the battery connection point.

 

[malcharr17]

Thanks very much so a 10 amp fuse on positive cable near battery with the conn3ctors as mentioned above, and then cable connectors in lieu of the crocodile clips.... cheers and thanks again!

 

[travelvolts]

To be honest, the controller should be connected to the battery before the panel is connected so I would have that permanently fitted in the van and have the disconnects in the cable between the panel and the controller.

 

[Loz]

To be honest, the controller should be connected to the battery before the panel is connected so I would have that permanently fitted in the van and have the disconnects in the cable between the panel and the controller.

That is what I have done with mine.