12v set ups

[Adam Venning]

Hi all, what has everyone got as their 12v set ups? As there is a lot to choose from in this area with converters,batteries, solar panels, chargers etc. Just wondering what as a general set up that works well?
As I am looking at getting into free camping I'm keen to know what would be my options... I don't need to go over the top but don't want to under do it a well.
I already have a 170w solar panel that I haven't used yet and a decent battery and looking at buying a new camper which has x2 100amph batteries in it, I don't run to much stuff fridge, 3-4 lights, chargers for phone and kids ipads but want to take coffee machine 🤣.
Also should I go dc to dc charging or would solar be enough?
Advice would be appreciated 👍

[BC66]

Hi Adam
Our Jayco Hawk OB has 175 watt solar panels on the roof, a Morningstar Pro Star 30 amp controller and 2x 120 ah batteries and they all work great together. All our lights are LED, electric water pump and a couple of USB outlets for charging phones etc. I also have a 750 watt inverter for the wife hair dryer.
It's a pretty simple set up that works for what we need
Cheers
Brad


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[Adam Venning]

Cheers Brad 👍

[Craig Tomkinson]

Hi Adam, How long to you camp in one spot and is your panel fixed, Craig

[KeithB]

Solar4RVs has a very good energy calculator which may help.
https://www.solar4rvs.com.au/buying/buying-guides/calculating-your-solar-needs/solar-power-estimate-calculator-spec/
Keith

[Adam Venning]

Hi Adam, How long to you camp in one spot and is your panel fixed, Craig

Hi Craig, its usually between the 2 -4 nights and the panel isn't fixed so can be moved around. Cheers

[Adam Venning]

Solar4RVs has a very good energy calculator which may help.
https://www.solar4rvs.com.au/buying/buying-guides/calculating-your-solar-needs/solar-power-estimate-calculator-spec/
Keith

Thanks Keith I'll have a look 👍