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Solar Power

This article covers every aspect of solar and its design and installation in RVs (camper trailers, caravans and motor homes). It shows how much power solar panels really produce,

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Need help in sorting out Solar for Camper. Heading away for 8 days beach camping. Can some one out there dirrect me to reliable sales service for solar?

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Reply By: Robin Miller - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 14:38

Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 14:38

Hi Gymp

You haven't given much idea of your problem here - but remember you can always just run your car for 1/2 hour per day to re-charge.

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Reply By: Member-George (WA) - Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 17:55

Monday, Apr 11, 2011 at 17:55

We take it you live in Gympie ??? If not it would be difficult to point you in the right direction

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Reply By: millsworld - Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 21:34

Friday, Apr 15, 2011 at 21:34

There's plenty of solar power solutions to be found on google & ebay.
Keeping it simple is the key. You need a solar panel to charge a 12v car battery during the day. Use the battery to power your lights, etc at night!
When buying a solar panel, make sure it comes with a regulator, that is what charges your 12v battery.

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Follow Up By: Mike DiD - Saturday, Apr 16, 2011 at 10:06

Saturday, Apr 16, 2011 at 10:06

No, a Solar Panel connected to a battery puts in as much charge, as going via a non-MPPT Regulator.

The Regulator stops the battery being charged once it's full, to avoid damage to the battery.

If you're prepared to regularly check battery voltage, you can get by without a Regulator

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