Home

   Log in or Register



Insurance Quotes
forums Campsite Search Comp Directory tips virtual brochure Profile
Tent and Awning Reviews Competitions Caravans and Motorhomes For Sale Shopping Diary Advent Calendar

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register Login Search The Forum Posts Since Last Visit
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping and Caravanning Equipment 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email  Printer Friendly Version Print
Subject Topic: Solar battery charger. Post Reply Post New Topic
Personandyf3050
23/7/2011 at 10:46am
 Location: Essex
 Outfit: Abi Award Nightstar View andyf3050's Profile View Profile   Reply to andyf3050 Reply   Quote andyf3050 Quote  
Joined: 29/4/2011

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   9
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
Hi y'all,

I recently bought a 12v 12W solar charger for our caravan from Maplins. Must admit, its a fantastic piece of kit and I would recommend it to anyone. Only snag, we paid £39.99 for ours and it has now gone back up to £69.99 so look out for it in any sale they have. I'm connecting a 300w inverter this weekend so we can run our tv and freeview and I'm confident that the solar panel will keep the batteries topped up all week when we go away next.

Cheers, Andy


Personfatbloke28
23/7/2011 at 12:50pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: trigano chantilly View fatbloke28's Profile View Profile   Reply to fatbloke28 Reply   Quote fatbloke28 Quote  
Joined: 23/4/2007

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   1441
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0
cant see how if the input to the battery is 12w and the drain on it is over 300 watts then topped up it wont be.
remember 12w is a "typical" number it will be lucky to achieve half that in dull conditions and 300w out of your inverter is less than the wattage the inverter actually uses its probably using 450? watts from your battery.
the battery may last a little longer than if you didn't bother buying the charger but the benefit will rise the more sun and the less you use the battery
probably not good to run a PS3 online gaming session all day


PersonEcocamping
23/7/2011 at 1:27pm
 Location: East mids
 Outfit: Geist Caravan View Ecocamping's Profile View Profile   Reply to Ecocamping Reply   Quote Ecocamping Quote  
Joined: 15/3/2005

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   589
Tent Reviews:   2
Site Reviews Total: 8
Site Reviews 2024: 0  
Site Reviews 2023: 0  
Site Reviews 2022: 0  
Site Reviews 2021: 0  
Site Reviews 2020: 0  
Site Reviews 2019: 0  
Site Reviews 2018: 0  
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Site Nights 2019: 0
Site Nights 2018: 0

Have to agree, we have been using a 20w solar panel for about 10 yrs and if we use too much electric after a few days we can send our battery in to the red as the panel can't provide enough change, that’s without using an inverter. If we are careful we can go 4/5 days on the solar panel - but only using 102 12 v TV occasionally



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping and Caravanning Equipment - Top of Page

Printer Friendly Version Printable version      Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...

3803 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Recommend to Friend  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Shop!]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Contact Us]  [Tent Reviews] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024


Advertisement
Advertisement


UKCampsite.co.uk
2024 Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

24 Daily Prizes PLUS a Christmas Day Star Prize worth £999

Request a Reminder