Solar Power

[just startin]

 Hi all,
         I have an Anderson plug fitted to the back of the 4b so i can charge the c/t battery while travelling. While in camp I connect the portable solar panels fitted with a PV Charge Controller through the Anderson plug on the trailer, this works well for the c/t batt. My question is can I connect the solar panels to the 4b's Anderson Plug so I can charge back to the 2nd and starting batt. in the 4b. Don't use much power in 4b while in camp,fridge is in c/t, it's just in case!
All help on this will be greatly appreciated as an outback trip is coming soon with lots of bush camping
Tony   

[99disco]

There shouldn't be any issue charging you aux battery in this way as long as your Anderson plug is connected directly to it (not through an isolator or dc-dc charger) I used to do exactly that until I mounted the panels to the roof of my 4b now I just have an extension lead for my Anderson plug and leave it connected between car and camper when perked up.




Shane

[Maîneÿ . . .]

I have an Anderson plug fitted to the back of the 4b so i can charge the c/t battery while travelling.
My question is, can I connect the solar panels to the 4b's Anderson Plug so I can charge back to the 2nd and starting battery in the 4b.
Don't use much power in 4b while in camp, fridge is in c/t, it's just in case!

Tony,
You can charge the 2nd Aux battery, but not direct to the Cranking battery .. UNLESS the solenoid is seeing the Cranking battery as charged, and you don't need to charge it then anyway.

So just add a small (mini) jumper cable between the 2 isolator connection bolts, unless it's a sealed unit like a Piranha, and it will charge all batteries (in 4b) simultaneously.

[Mandrake]

If this is purely for that " IF" situation then I would make up a lead with alligator clips on one end and an Anderson on the other - That way your solar kit can charge ANY 12V battery -- ( If you had bought one from Mandrake's you would have this as part of the Kit ...  )

Cheers

Steve
Edit for Mainey and all 
2 essential pieces of Solar equipment - Alligator clip lead with anderson and a dual point anderson plug.

[Maîneÿ . . .]

If this is purely for that " IF" situation then I would make up a lead with alligator clips on one end and an Anderson on the other
That way your solar kit can charge ANY 12V battery 
( If you had bought one from Mandrake's you would have this as part of the Kit )

    

[just startin]

Thanks guy's. Brought solar panels before becomming a member on here but will look up Mandrake's site for some extras.
Thanks again I nom this is the place to go for the correct info