This may be a silly question but wondering if you can use a regular TV in van. I assume it is fine when connected to power at van park but what about when running battery/solar? I see most people are using a 12v TV. It would be nice if I could unplug home TV and foxtel and take with me but I am worried I will only be able to use at powered sites and not free camping.
As background I have 2014 17.56.2 OB with 120 solar. Not sure whether inverter is standard on that model. If battery/solar cant run 240v TV should I just use my Honda EU20i generator. Even more silly question on generator.....should I plug into van input or run directly to TV and foxtel box when free camping?
Hi @NW-Based,
Firstly welcome to the forum.
As far as the inverter is concerned, Best not to hook an inverter into the vans 240v circuits via a lead and power point, this definitely shouldn't be done. Maybe I have misunderstood what you mean though?
HM
I'll go you halves, you save up for Mine and I'll save up for Yours.after reading the report - I want one as well....
then I read the price, and thought - mmmm I wonder if @Capt. Gadget will save up for one for me as well........????
OK a solar question hopefully someone can help with.
I have 1 x 120W panel with a Top Ray Solar regulator TPS 1230, 12V 30A with a open circuit voltage of 28V that also has the Coast to Coast water tank guage and battery voltage guage connected.
I recently picked up a 250W domestic panel with an open circuit voltage of 37.8V. What are my options to connect this to my van in place of the Jayco fitted panel. Thanks.
I'd add you can't have enough solarHi all. Our Expanda has a 90w panel fitted and our Swan has a 120w panel fitted. Do you think it's worth while adding the 120 or simply replacing the 90 with the 120? Both are factory fitted units. I'm also adding a 2nd battery
I looked at it all and didn't want to leave my mate (who purchased our Swan) without any Solar. The panel on the Swan was physically bigger and wasn't a straight swap so I left it. The expanda was pumping 5.2A and the Swan was cranking out 7.6A. Big difference. Will install a 2nd battery in the Expanda thoughI'd add you can't have enough solar