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[RC Pilot Jim]

Been running the Engle fridge last several days to check the new 150 watt rigid panel output.

 

Today at 12 noon the battery was down to 84% (truck under carport last day and one-half). Moved truck out front into sun (yes we have sun and 79* today -yesterday it was 85*) then checked the Trimetric after about 5 minutes.

 

Amperage in " 7 amps " fridge off. Waited a few minutes - fridge cycled on (draws 2.5 amps running). charging amperage dropped to 4.6.- Wow.

 

Second check 12:45 pm -   Volts: 13.7,  Amps in 5.2 (fridge not cycling) Percent of full 90%. When fridge cycled (2,5 amp draw) amps in dropped to 4.0 .

 

Hmm re-read that third paragraph. I meant " WOW ". ..fridge running and panel is delivering 4.6 amps to the battery

Edited by RC Pilot Jim, 18 March 2016 - 01:01 AM.

[craig333]

Ummm, not so sure I want my phone knowing whats going on. I can see myself getting carried away checking my charge condition at every opportunity

 

One of these days I'll upgrade to a trimetric. I was surprised to see myself getting a 13v reading under my carport. I didn't check the amperage, I assume it wasn't much but to get anything under the carport was a surprise. 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Question?

My 105W system,now  battery 14+v,full.

Watt meter 9.22ah   solar output 10.0+/-w.

No load on battery.As normal solar gain going to truck battery.

Is this OK?

Frank

[RC Pilot Jim]

Craig, that is the fun of spending $250.00 plus. One can now monitor (and worry about)    whether the system is working properly  

 

Frank, not clear on what you are saying. Did you say solar amps are going to your truck battery not your camper battery? 

 

If you are going to the factory rally in April look me up. I will be in site # 8 where the party is located. I would love to see your set up.

 

OOOOOPS sorry Frank...I re-read your signature and realized you have an ATC  "Bobcat" ...You guys need to have your own rallies...Lots of fun for all owners.

Edited by RC Pilot Jim, 18 March 2016 - 01:31 AM.

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

When there is enough sun shining on the panels my battery "isolator"will charge both camper and truck battery.

Frank

[RC Pilot Jim]

That because you have the magical "isolator " from ATC.

Heard its better than "Sure Power" because it will charge both batteries. 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

That because you have the magical "isolator " from ATC.

Heard its better than "Sure Power" because it will charge both batteries. 

And it doesn't get hot.Works great for a rig that sits a lot of the time.

I don't need to start the truck every week or so.

Two fully charged batteries,can't beat that.

Frank