How to thrive on a non 240v site!
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Hitch, the electronics once bought are removable from van to van. They are quite complicated as you need a charger for the vehicle side and the controller for the solar side, both with a lithium cycle, but, they really are not that expensive and for the extra facility the Lithium gives me, I really do believe it’s with it. The longer you spend on site, the more worth it it is. Three yrs for a lithium? No wonder it was replaced under warranty!
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Just a thought derek- this thread was never about what you went to site in or on- it’s about how you can do things much more economically once there. Not having to rely on EHU or Calor rental cylinders saves me literally hundreds of pounds a year - as I say, just a thought.
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See youre point Merve , .We are using cs sites now .saving money and enjoying the calm , Derek
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Not take the wife ?
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Hi Merve,
Hope you don't mind answering the following questions.
I am seriously considering the same or similar set up to you.
Would you be able to tell me what make of lithium battery you use and which charger ans controller you have installed please..
Hope you can help.
Thanks
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Hi Mitsi. Yes, no problem. I have a Lion Battery manufactured by NDS and supplied by Roadpro Daventry. The controller is a Votronic 350 which will handle my 300watts of solar panel. They also fitted a ‘Wildside controller which takes care of the charging from the vehicle. Ring Roadpro, ask for ANDY, the MD- lovely guy and he will explain all you need to know. I am on site at the moment and I honestly wouldn’t know we are not plugged into the grid. Best of luck.
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Thanks Merve. I appreciate your prompt reply.reply
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Mitsi, I hope Roadpro can help but Glamorgan is a little further than the journey I have to make. Perhaps you can find an auto electrician in your part of the world but Damian At Roadpro is a wizard with Motor Homes and caravans and understands all the technical issues surrounding Lithium batteries. (Don’t let that worry you) Hope you get it sorted. If you decide to go down the Lithium route, you won’t be disappointed. It is a world away from a LA battery.
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I know one thing - in our house you’d be in trouble for calling it her vacuum cleaner. 😆
I guess it depends on the draw needed to charge it but I imagine it would be fine. If all else fails, there’s always a dustpan and brush.
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Can't see a problem with this.
We use a 100 watt panel with a medium sized inverter & have no problem charging a Dyson handheld. We also use it to charge up the batteries for a mobility scooter.
We just ensure we charge them up during daylight.
Item's such as mobile phones just plug straight into the 12v sockets with no need to resort to the inverter.
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An issue might be the Bosch charger can't cope or suffers from a "modified sine wave" input. If you are brave that is easily explored, but I would see if "Bosch support" answers the question before you try. Though not all modified sine wave inverters are created equal, still you might get a steer from Bosch one way or other, importantly the potential to do damage to the charger.
These expensive electronic devices like Lithium battery chargers are IMO best powered by a "pure sine wave inverter".
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same as Dave except sub Bosch ebike batteries for mobility scooter.
our 500w mod sine wave inverter is fine for this...I just need a cheap, very low wattage hair dryer.....
as above, no need for inverters for charging phones/tablets etc.
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“...I just need a cheap, very low wattage hair dryer.....”, Tonsorial elegance eh BB👍🏻😊
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nah, I've just got a cheap, very low wattage hair style
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I have to agree with Ocsid. There is no doubt in my mind that with 130 watts and an 800w inverter that you should have enough power. Is your battery in good order though? That is, where the power will come from to do the charging so that should be able to perform its task. I wouldn’t imagine that the draw would be enough to damage the battery which I assume is a LA ? However, as Ocsid points out, the modified sine wave may be an issue. Sensitive electronics require a pure sine wave but most domestic devices can and do handle a MSW but I would check first.
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if their mowers are anything like their ebikes (short of power and range) I'd get a couple of sheep to 'mow' the pitch....
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Baa!
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Hi folks. For those that are interested in my journey to off grid independence, I have posted my ‘story’ in the stories section of the website. It may be useful to those who are thinking of going off grid or at least are toying with the idea, and will no doubt save you from making the mistakes I made. I hope you find it interesting and informative.
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Maybe some of you who “do Facebook” may like to join this new group started today!
As an Off-Grid site owner I and a CAMC member who spends a lot of time Off-Grid have set up this Facebook group “Caravan & Motorhome Off-Grid Group” (CAMOGG) to bring together off-grid tourers, site owners and other interested parties to share their knowledge, experiences, recommendations and to help those who wish to know more about the Off-Grid experience
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Merve it does appear to be popular. Since starting it 4 weeks ago now 1436 members.
Its worth signing up to Facebook just to get in this Closed Group!
More Chit Chat than CT!
Here's the link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CAMOGG/0 -
Wifes got one its called a towel !!
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It’s amazing how many people out there have woken up to the possibilities of off grid John, and here was me thinking I was one of just a few. People are obviously looking at the modern technologies and thinking -yeah, I can do this! It’s a very friendly group too which is a real pleasure. 👍🏻
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We now have over 2,600 members in CAMOGG. Come and have a look at us and the information available. Many have come to us wanting to know more and some have even had a Lithium system fitted and can’t believe the freedom it’s given and the money they are saving. Off grid is growing in popularity and we are being joined by new members every day.
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