Is there a sunny solution ?

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Mequinenzaorbust

Mequinenzaorbust

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Hopefully the more adventurous Land Rover owners amongst you, might be able to help with my question:
I own a 1999 Defender XD Wolf which has a 24 Volt system, by way of two 12 volt batteries connected in series ( located in the battery box, under the passenger seat).
I intend to periodically store this vehicle in a remote location where there is no access to mains electricity.
In order to keep the battery in a “ready state” I would like some means of providing a trickle charge system.
My idea would be to have a solar panel on the roof of the vehicle, to connect with a suitable trickle charging system which would be sat inside the vehicle.
Or should I simply disconnect the battery ? Would the battery retain it's charge if disconnected.

Advice welcomed.

Mequinenzaorbust, Aug 14, 2019 Report
 
if the vehicle is going to be parked up outside a good solar powered trickle charger is a very good idea to keep it topped up.
 
Thanks JP.
Wonder if anyone can recommend a supplier. or a specific piece of equipment.
Also, would I have to disconnect the battery before from the Wolf before putting on trickle charge ?
 
I keep mine on trickle via a Sealy solar panel. It's not big enough by a long way. So either go for a decent size or as you suggest disconnect battery.
 
Mequinenzaorbust said:
Thanks JP.
Wonder if anyone can recommend a supplier. or a specific piece of equipment.
Also, would I have to disconnect the battery before from the Wolf before putting on trickle charge ?
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I have found a company via the internet, called Sunstore Solar Power Solutions, and they have suggested a system which includes a controller that prevents overcharging / discharging and can be used with either 24V or 12V systems. At £142 that sounds reasonable compared to the cost of two new 12V batteries (if I had to replace them). They build similar systems for motor homes, boats, etc. Has any body else any experience of this company ? If I opt for their solution, I will report back with a project update.
Also sounds like I can connect straight to the Wolf batteries, without the need to disconnect them from the vehicle.
 
Mequinenzaorbust said:
Thank you, for what looks like another good solution. Now building up a few options.
Nice kitten, by the way !
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I have book marked it for future purchasing as I would like to get a permanent roof mounted system up and running to top up over periods of low usage.

Cute kitten turned into a noisy cat who pops into the neighbours to eat their cats food lol :D
 
Mequinenzaorbust said:
Hopefully the more adventurous Land Rover owners amongst you, might be able to help with my question:
I own a 1999 Defender XD Wolf which has a 24 Volt system, by way of two 12 volt batteries connected in series ( located in the battery box, under the passenger seat).
I intend to periodically store this vehicle in a remote location where there is no access to mains electricity.
In order to keep the battery in a “ready state” I would like some means of providing a trickle charge system.
My idea would be to have a solar panel on the roof of the vehicle, to connect with a suitable trickle charging system which would be sat inside the vehicle.
Or should I simply disconnect the battery ? Would the battery retain it's charge if disconnected.

Advice welcomed.

Mequinenzaorbust, Aug 14, 2019 Report
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Are you leaving the Landy down in Spain, so it's ready for you when you go down to hunt the giant Wels? :)
 
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