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Offline Adam Venning

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12v set ups
« on: November 18, 2018, 07:50:44 PM »
Hi all, what has everyone got as their 12v set ups? As there is a lot to choose from in this area with converters,batteries, solar panels, chargers etc. Just wondering what as a general set up that works well?
As I am looking at getting into free camping I'm keen to know what would be my options... I don't need to go over the top but don't want to under do it a well.
I already have a 170w solar panel that I haven't used yet and a decent battery and looking at buying a new camper which has x2 100amph batteries in it, I don't run to much stuff fridge, 3-4 lights, chargers for phone and kids ipads but want to take coffee machine 🤣.
Also should I go dc to dc charging or would solar be enough?
Advice would be appreciated 👍
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Re: 12v set ups
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2018, 07:55:49 PM »
Hi Adam
Our Jayco Hawk OB has 175 watt solar panels on the roof, a Morningstar Pro Star 30 amp controller and 2x 120 ah batteries and they all work great together. All our lights are LED, electric water pump and a couple of USB outlets for charging phones etc. I also have a 750 watt inverter for the wife hair dryer.
It’s a pretty simple set up that works for what we need
Cheers
Brad


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Offline Adam Venning

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Re: 12v set ups
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2018, 08:06:35 PM »
Cheers Brad 👍
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Offline Craig Tomkinson

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Re: 12v set ups
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2018, 05:53:10 AM »
Hi Adam, How long to you camp in one spot and is your panel fixed, Craig
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Re: 12v set ups
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2018, 07:25:57 AM »
Solar4RVs has a very good energy calculator which may help.
https://www.solar4rvs.com.au/buying/buying-guides/calculating-your-solar-needs/solar-power-estimate-calculator-spec/
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Offline Adam Venning

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Re: 12v set ups
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2018, 10:20:25 AM »
Quote from: Craig Tomkinson on November 19, 2018, 05:53:10 AM
Hi Adam, How long to you camp in one spot and is your panel fixed, Craig
Hi Craig, its usually between the 2 -4 nights and the panel isn't fixed so can be moved around. Cheers
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Offline Adam Venning

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Re: 12v set ups
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2018, 10:21:33 AM »
Quote from: KeithB on November 19, 2018, 07:25:57 AM
Solar4RVs has a very good energy calculator which may help.
https://www.solar4rvs.com.au/buying/buying-guides/calculating-your-solar-needs/solar-power-estimate-calculator-spec/
Keith
Thanks Keith I'll have a look 👍
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