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<blockquote data-quote="ProspectorPete" data-source="post: 320160" data-attributes="member: 3820"><p>Thanks guys, I'll play it safe and fit the switch.</p><p></p><p>OP, I run the fridge in the ute powered from a dual 12v socket in the tool box which feeds from a small 4 fuse box in there as well.</p><p>If I take the camper then the fridge goes on a stand powered off the camper battery once we're set up, the 80w panel connected to the camper anderson plug and keeps up no problems as the fridge is the only thing I run off it.</p><p></p><p>If I've just taken the ute away the fridge still runs off the 12v socket in the tool box and I'll either run the panel straight to battery or from the rear anderson, I usually monitor the batteries a couple of times a day with my multi meter and when the panel is in full sun with the fridge running it'll maintain 13.7v at the battery with panel at rear plug.</p><p></p><p>The only time I keep the anderson from vehicle to camper connected is while travelling, then disconnect when we've got to our spot.</p><p></p><p>I gave the panel a quick try today even though it was very overcast and the camper battery was at 12.7v then I hooked up the panel and it stayed at 13.1v with no sun for the afternoon, I've had this same thing in the bush with the panel charging on overcast days.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the replies guys and I'll definitely fit that switch before connecting the panel to the ute.</p><p></p><p>Pete.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ProspectorPete, post: 320160, member: 3820"] Thanks guys, I'll play it safe and fit the switch. OP, I run the fridge in the ute powered from a dual 12v socket in the tool box which feeds from a small 4 fuse box in there as well. If I take the camper then the fridge goes on a stand powered off the camper battery once we're set up, the 80w panel connected to the camper anderson plug and keeps up no problems as the fridge is the only thing I run off it. If I've just taken the ute away the fridge still runs off the 12v socket in the tool box and I'll either run the panel straight to battery or from the rear anderson, I usually monitor the batteries a couple of times a day with my multi meter and when the panel is in full sun with the fridge running it'll maintain 13.7v at the battery with panel at rear plug. The only time I keep the anderson from vehicle to camper connected is while travelling, then disconnect when we've got to our spot. I gave the panel a quick try today even though it was very overcast and the camper battery was at 12.7v then I hooked up the panel and it stayed at 13.1v with no sun for the afternoon, I've had this same thing in the bush with the panel charging on overcast days. Thanks for the replies guys and I'll definitely fit that switch before connecting the panel to the ute. Pete. [/QUOTE]
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