Good Place for Solar Electric Advice and Installation?
Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 21:54
ThreadID:
51839
Views:
4136
Replies:
6
FollowUps:
1
This Thread has been Archived
SimonInAustralia
Can anyone recommend someone in
Sydney (or
Canberra) that can do a good job of advising on and installing a solar electric system into a Landcruiser Bushcamper 4WD campervan?
I'd like someone that will do a great job, both of specifying what is needed in the system and of the installation itself, and someone that has a large range of options to choose from.
I'd like the solar electric system to recharge the car batteries, as
well as providing power for the fridge, stereo system, and possibly roof mounted air conditioning unit, for extended periods of time when not being powered by mains or by driving the campervan.
Thanks,
Simon
Canberra.
Reply By: Jimbo from Best Off Road - Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 22:15
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2007 at 22:15
Derek from ABR has a superb reputation here.
Look for his ad on this website.
He knows his stuff.
Jim.
AnswerID:
272841
Reply By: Member - Dick (Int) - Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007 at 01:49
Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007 at 01:49
In
Newcastle I use Doug at LakeComm. He is very dedicated and does great work. He set up my Truck and TVan. You can see some of his work on my Rig Page.
Doug's email is dougt@lakecomm.com.au
Web site is
http://www.lakecomm.com.au/
AnswerID:
272869
Reply By: traveller2 - Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007 at 08:23
Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007 at 08:23
Don't mountthe solar on the roof!! makes it really hard to keep the camper and frig cool when it has to be parked in the sun to charge the batteries.
AnswerID:
272888
Reply By: Member - Mainey (wa) - Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007 at 11:32
Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007 at 11:32
In a Bushcamper I would recommend fitting at least one or some Solar panel/s to the roof.
Reason being, you will have
Solar power available at all times (during the day) charging the AGM Deep Cycle battery system (that you will use) while you are parked ANYWHERE, including at the
supermarket, in the street, at work or home, etc etc.
You can use a 'suitcase' solar system as an add-on if the original system is 'smallish' or low on performance, however, this can be added easily at a later date or the entire system organised to be done at the same time to save hassles.
The quality and performance characteristics of the Solar PANEL and the Solar REGULATOR is more important than the actual installation, as the installation mistakes can easily be fixed, the correct choice of panel or regulator is for the life of the product.
Any compromise on quality is also a compromise on performance.
Remember, the numbers you will be looking at are in Watts and Amps, these numbers are the absolute MAXIMUM available from the panel, and NOT what is realistically available each day.
You will be asked "how many Amps do you need to be replaced daily" you should have the answers available when you talk with the supplier of the equipment.
Ask supplier about an Inverter suitable for the Air-con unit and before you make a final decision if choice is not based only on $$ ask to see some of their work, in their workshop.
AnswerID:
272919
Reply By: Dunco (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007 at 17:55
Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007 at 17:55
Australia Wide Solar
Unit 34 / 17 Lorraine St
Peakhurst NSW 2210
AUSTRALIA
Contact Details
Phone: 61 2 9533 7444
Fax: 61 2 9533 7433
e-mail: info@awsolar.com.au
Australia Wide Solar
AnswerID:
272975
Reply By: japmel - Wednesday, Nov 21, 2007 at 21:45