Recent content by chunkytfg

Thanks for that. My system is set up so it can be removed. I have a 5ft 'coffin' with a 3ft pull out draw/counter top on it that comes out the side door of my small Van with the roof top tent providing cover over it. The remaining 2ft behind the drawer has all the electrical bits in it. its...

Thanks for that info. I'm going to check out the fridge. I looked and changing that as the obvious source of the problem but purely looking are specs the expensive proper fridges draw the same 40-50W. I guess I didnt take into account the fact mines drawing it 100% of the time and not 20% of...

So current panels are 2x 100W 23V OC voltage 19.2V optimum operating V 11.05A SC current 10.42A optimum operating Current 19% efficiency https://uk.renogy.com/200-watt-12-volt-monocrystalline-solar-panel/. These ones What I'm looking to add to it with has 21.6V OC Voltage 18.1V Optimum V...

Thanks you. I've filled it in and as my system stands now I need 150ah of battery and 470w of Solar. My system is capable of handling that but I lack the roof space to fit the Solar. I will likely end up having to cope with 300w and assume I'll need to top it up with the alternator a bit...

Thanks for the Reply. Makes things alot clearer. I didnt do an audit but clearly my guess was underestimated by quite a bit. So looks like I need more of everything! The Fridge has a 12v cigarette lighter connection too which has a draw of 44W so that will need to be used as it will reduce...

Hi, First time poster so go easy please. I have a simple Van based Solar system with Renogy parts. DCC50S charger, 2kw inverter and a pair of 100W Renogy Panels I've turned into a suitcase style setup with a home made hinges and stand wired in parallel due to max input voltage of DCC50S...