Hi All,
Unfortunately I need to now use a CPAP machine and need to upgrade the battery storage and solar on my van, I was hoping some people might have some suggestions on the best approach for what I am needing to do, such as where to put additional batteries, charging capacity of function of the standard charger, and wiring for additional solar panels.
There is only just enough room for the batter where it is, where do people normally add a second battery ?
Is it worth looking at Lithium ? I have found a 200ah Lithium battery for about $1600, a lot of cash but is it worth it to save a LOT of weight ?
The standard charging/management system, will it handle 2 x 110ah Lead Acid or AGM batteries or should I install a separate DC to DC charger instead ?
When adding extra panels, do most people use the same roof penetration of the standard panels when running the extra cables or make a new one closer to the extra panels ?
What about flexible panels ? are they worth installing to save weight ?
Thanks so much for any suggestions, I just need to get moving with this so that I can start getting out !!
Paul
Unfortunately I need to now use a CPAP machine and need to upgrade the battery storage and solar on my van, I was hoping some people might have some suggestions on the best approach for what I am needing to do, such as where to put additional batteries, charging capacity of function of the standard charger, and wiring for additional solar panels.
There is only just enough room for the batter where it is, where do people normally add a second battery ?
Is it worth looking at Lithium ? I have found a 200ah Lithium battery for about $1600, a lot of cash but is it worth it to save a LOT of weight ?
The standard charging/management system, will it handle 2 x 110ah Lead Acid or AGM batteries or should I install a separate DC to DC charger instead ?
When adding extra panels, do most people use the same roof penetration of the standard panels when running the extra cables or make a new one closer to the extra panels ?
What about flexible panels ? are they worth installing to save weight ?
Thanks so much for any suggestions, I just need to get moving with this so that I can start getting out !!
Paul