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Post by sage60a on Mar 8, 2014 21:38:51 GMT 10
Hello.
Just wondering if anyone has successfully converted their van to solar? Our restoration is only just starting and we need a complete rewire. I want to remove all the gas fittings and just keep the power outlets, if we are near power!! I would love to hear about the pros and cons.
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Post by gregh on Mar 9, 2014 19:40:34 GMT 10
Hi saga60a I've had solar in my 68 Viscount for the last 5 years. My setup includes 100w panel and 2x 100ah AGM batteries using a solar charge controller. A 1000Watt pure sine wave 240v power inverter. I've recently upgraded to LifePo4 batteries because they're lighter and provide more power and longer life. If weight is a consideration, I would recommend the following solar panels. Semi flexible solar panel - And these batteries: LifePo4 BatteriesCheers Oz |
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bigkel
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Post by bigkel on Mar 9, 2014 22:21:02 GMT 10
As good batteries are $400 and good 200w solar panels are $230 i would suggest that you get more panel and less batteries so the panels can run what you need during the day and charge the batteries at the same time , with the power left over the batteries will get fully charged which is what you need for the nite time power use . i have just done this on a modern van and needed the gen set one day in a month . 2 x 200w panels and 2 x 100 amp hour batteries ,
to many ins and outs and ups and downs to discuss solar set ups on a forum . you need to see a retailer and tell them what you need to run , but the problem is every one will give you a different answer/opinion .
cheers kel.
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