flyer battery packs,
Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008 at 19:25
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sleepy1
hi there everybody,
has anyone got or used one of those new flyer battery packs from Derek at sidewinder, Derek if you read this is it what i want to run my 60lt waeco and a water pump and lights in a camper trailer.only for say up to three days or at a pinch four days.will be looking into solar as
well. i like that one as we can have it in the back of the wagon when not using the camper. cheers
peter
Reply By: Vivid Adventures - Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008 at 20:12
Wednesday, Jun 04, 2008 at 20:12
I suspect in reality you would need solar or other charging if you expect 3-4 days out of one battery.
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Reply By: Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 10:46
Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 10:46
Hi Peter
As Andrew has mentioned you may need charge the battery sooner then day 4.
I would estimate the that the Waeco + Pump + Light would use about 50 a/h per day. The FLYER will hold a 120 a/h AGM so just over 2 days without recharging.
Remember that the AGM will absorb power very fast and simply run the car for an hour a day and you can extend your trip to around 8 days without the need of a solar panel or mains charger.
When you get
home make sure to cycle the AGM and get it back up to full charge.
Regards
Derek.
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Follow Up By: Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 11:28
Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 11:28
Just thought I would mention that the FLYER mounting trays will be here soon. These will be in 2 parts so you can mount the FLYER flat or over the wheel arch or draw bar.
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Follow Up By: Best Off Road - Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 13:55
Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 13:55
"I would estimate the that the Waeco + Pump + Light would use about 50 a/h per day. The FLYER will hold a 120 a/h AGM so just over 2 days without recharging."
I peer into my crystal ball and I see that Derek is going to cop some stick over that statement LOL.
Jim.
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Follow Up By: sleepy1 - Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 19:40
Thursday, Jun 05, 2008 at 19:40
Derek,
thanks for that, i didn't word it very good but i didn't mean to get 3-4 days without charging but all has been very helpful.2 days sounds much better than 1 that i thought and is why i mentioned the solar. your way sounds a much cheaper way to go to start off with. now all i have to do is explain the $900 on the credit card that is going to appear next month to the hand brake.
which re minds me dose anyone know how i can adjust my had brake so my credit limit is a bit higher.
cheers Peter
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