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Advice wanted for solar/battery/charger in our new (2011) Jayco Swan
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<blockquote data-quote="condor22" data-source="post: 515247" data-attributes="member: 1932"><p>In many modern vans/campers, the battery lives under the bed or under the dinette seats. There is very little in the way of ventilation as they usually use AGM batteries. AGMs in good condition, charged properly won't be an issue re gassing off in these installations. Mine is in a battery box under the dinette and no apparent vent.</p><p></p><p>If you intend to run an Anderson from the vehicle to the camper, make sure that you either use the IGN sensor of the DC-DC, a H/D solenoid or other in the circuit.</p><p>You need to address making sure the camper charging when connected does not deplete your cranking battery.</p><p></p><p>Re panel location, some prefer to put the van in the shade and the panel in the sun. I don't, as many trees giving shade are gums and I've seen too many branches fall to want to risk the investment. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Pete, don't forget that if the battery is full, the panel won't show much in the way of output re Amps.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="condor22, post: 515247, member: 1932"] In many modern vans/campers, the battery lives under the bed or under the dinette seats. There is very little in the way of ventilation as they usually use AGM batteries. AGMs in good condition, charged properly won't be an issue re gassing off in these installations. Mine is in a battery box under the dinette and no apparent vent. If you intend to run an Anderson from the vehicle to the camper, make sure that you either use the IGN sensor of the DC-DC, a H/D solenoid or other in the circuit. You need to address making sure the camper charging when connected does not deplete your cranking battery. Re panel location, some prefer to put the van in the shade and the panel in the sun. I don't, as many trees giving shade are gums and I've seen too many branches fall to want to risk the investment. :) Pete, don't forget that if the battery is full, the panel won't show much in the way of output re Amps. [/QUOTE]
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