Fixed and portable solar input into to 1 charging system
Submitted: Saturday, Jan 11, 2020 at 08:56
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Trevor G5
I am going to run a fixed solar panel on the roof of my van. I am considering running a portable solar panel so that I can have time in the shade if it’s stinking hot. My question is this achievable by simply plugging in the portable solar panel in correctly via an Anderson plug etc. I am aware that it would require the correct wiring setup. My aim is to keep my batteries charged without buggering them. Thanks
Reply By: Member - Rustygq - Saturday, Jan 18, 2020 at 08:34
Saturday, Jan 18, 2020 at 08:34
I do a lot of
free camping and use a portable panel as
well as the one on the van roof. I plug the portable into the start battery on the truck, which then feeds the aux battery. I then run a lead to the Anderson plug on the van which in turn is connected direct to the van battery. I asked my auto elect before I did it an he said it should work. Ive been doing it for a few years now with no probs. Truck batteries are always charged up as
well as the van, even when running the fridge in the truck. I also carry a longer (13 mts) lead that I can use if the van is in shade
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