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1993 Bushman camper trailer refit
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<blockquote data-quote="Occasional_panner" data-source="post: 364211" data-attributes="member: 7956"><p>If you are not putting the fridge in the camper your requirements become very easy.</p><p></p><p>Basically, the end goal is to look after the battery so you have power as needed and to make sure it gets charged properly so it lasts well.</p><p></p><p>A charging source that has smart charging abilities would be preferred.</p><p>A DCDC vehicle charger would be an option but totally unnecessary in your case, with the small drain you'll be placing on the battery that panel will be more than enough.</p><p></p><p>Ideally an MPPT solar controller with smart charging would be added at some stage to charge the battery nicely and to look after it long term.</p><p>But for the moment that PWM controller you have will do just fine.</p><p></p><p>You have everything you need for now, just wire it up, placing the wire in electrical conduit is a good idea if you plan to rattle the hell out of the camper.</p><p>This stuff looks neat if you are doing visible wiring inside, you can cut it at 45 to go around corners <a href="https://www.bunnings.com.au/deta-16-x-16mm-trunking_p4330857" target="_blank">https://www.bunnings.com.au/deta-16-x-16mm-trunking_p4330857</a></p><p></p><p>Use decent fuses where needed, if you do use normal car type give them a little squeeze with pliers to make sure they have a good contact.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Occasional_panner, post: 364211, member: 7956"] If you are not putting the fridge in the camper your requirements become very easy. Basically, the end goal is to look after the battery so you have power as needed and to make sure it gets charged properly so it lasts well. A charging source that has smart charging abilities would be preferred. A DCDC vehicle charger would be an option but totally unnecessary in your case, with the small drain you'll be placing on the battery that panel will be more than enough. Ideally an MPPT solar controller with smart charging would be added at some stage to charge the battery nicely and to look after it long term. But for the moment that PWM controller you have will do just fine. You have everything you need for now, just wire it up, placing the wire in electrical conduit is a good idea if you plan to rattle the hell out of the camper. This stuff looks neat if you are doing visible wiring inside, you can cut it at 45 to go around corners [url]https://www.bunnings.com.au/deta-16-x-16mm-trunking_p4330857[/url] Use decent fuses where needed, if you do use normal car type give them a little squeeze with pliers to make sure they have a good contact. [/QUOTE]
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