12v only

Deleted account DD · 31-03-2009, 12:49

Any 12v caravaners on here? we're contemplating going to a "non mains" site over easter (about the only one thats got space

)

What kit, apart from a generator, is recomended ? anyone using solar? how on earth do you make a humble 12v liesure battery last 4 days ?

cheers

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 31-03-2009, 13:01

dont use blown heating, or colour tv.

second battery?

31-03-2009, 13:23

split charge system so when you go out for the day the other battery charges ???

davemud · 31-03-2009, 13:53

HI ya
I have a 4x2 soler Panel on the roof of the caravan Fixed the panel to some upvc strips.
then used silicone to fix to the roof The wire goes in the the roof light while traveling
and the direct in the battery box out side while on site.
Its an 18w job with separate charge controller and 110amp leisure batter,
Been looking to change all the caravan lighting to LED but cant justify the cost yet.

I also have dual charge system on the Patrol second battery fitted in the engine bay
thats a yellow top Optima, with some extension cables to connect the car to the van
when on site.

Deleted account DD · 31-03-2009, 17:26

Thanks folks. Both options intrigue me.

On the solar panels, just how much do they boost/provide?

The split charge seems intriguing but not something I know anything at all about. Research needed ! any good links/guidance around?

Deleted account DD · 31-03-2009, 17:47

Hmmm...this thread seems to evidence my gut feeling (and initial math

) regarding solar power

31-03-2009, 12:49	#1
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	12v only Any 12v caravaners on here? we're contemplating going to a "non mains" site over easter (about the only one thats got space ) What kit, apart from a generator, is recomended ? anyone using solar? how on earth do you make a humble 12v liesure battery last 4 days ? cheers

31-03-2009, 13:01	#2
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	dont use blown heating, or colour tv. second battery? __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

31-03-2009, 13:23	#3
poppypiesdad Guest Posts: n/a	split charge system so when you go out for the day the other battery charges ???

31-03-2009, 13:53	#4
davemud Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: south east england Vehicle: Patrol 3.0 2007 Auto Posts: 433	HI ya I have a 4x2 soler Panel on the roof of the caravan Fixed the panel to some upvc strips. then used silicone to fix to the roof The wire goes in the the roof light while traveling and the direct in the battery box out side while on site. Its an 18w job with separate charge controller and 110amp leisure batter, Been looking to change all the caravan lighting to LED but cant justify the cost yet. I also have dual charge system on the Patrol second battery fitted in the engine bay thats a yellow top Optima, with some extension cables to connect the car to the van when on site.

31-03-2009, 17:26	#5
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Thanks folks. Both options intrigue me. On the solar panels, just how much do they boost/provide? The split charge seems intriguing but not something I know anything at all about. Research needed ! any good links/guidance around?

31-03-2009, 17:47	#6
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	Hmmm...this thread seems to evidence my gut feeling (and initial math ) regarding solar power