What an ADVENTURE Flinders Ranges! Did we get ripped OFF with our 12V?

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We are Sam, Sofia, and Stella. In this video we are exploring the Flinders Ranges in South Australia, and some epic adventures during our lap around Australia in our Jayco Semi offroad caravan.
We are unsure how we feel about our newly installed 12V system, it is not performing like we wanted it to! So we come across a solution
In this video we:
-Visit the Flinders Ranges
-Cooking on the campfire
-Taking the Ford Ranger up the mountains
-Discussing the new 12V solution
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13 июн 2024

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@zoezoe610 Месяц назад

We have just been to the Flinders staying at 3 different stations and doing 3-4 hour exploring drives. We were so impressed with the Flinders it is so worth a visit.

@360-Explorers Месяц назад

What an amazing place. It’s huge you could spend so much time and just take it all in. How good were those sunsets 😍

@ThrottleAddiction Месяц назад

Parking in the shade as you were, won't generate diddly. You'll get more from your system on a cloudy day than you will parked under a tree on a sunny day.

@360-Explorers Месяц назад

Thanks for the comment. Yes, the issue was we were in partial shade which threw off the whole system, I'll need to get more strategic in parking up I reckon

@robbychoucair Месяц назад

That meal looked the goods

@360-Explorers Месяц назад

It was incredible

@damiant5876 Месяц назад

For most solar panel even shading a small part will reduce its output significantly. There are some panels that are more tolerant of partial shading. If you're in a shady spot and can't move the van youll need to use a solar blanket.

@360-Explorers Месяц назад

Thanks for the comment. Yes, I need to find a way to plug in a blanket from the dcdc charger via Anderson. We can’t last off grid more than 2-3 days with 500 watts or else. Maybe summertime will do better

@anthonylane9547 Месяц назад

If you get onto Sarah and Keelan travels, he is a sparky and has done videos on how to set up your 4wd and caravan for the best charging options. Hope this helps.

@360-Explorers Месяц назад

Yes, Thank you! I will take a look! I usually love their videos, I'll have a look at the caravan system set up videos. Thank you for the comment

@offroadexcitement0211 Месяц назад

You need to find out the efficiency of those panels. All look into wiring differently maybe. I also use a battery back up. I use the Anker757. This allows me to plug in the Mars-13. Btw, my tire came off while driving. I really need to publish my Caravan videos. 🤙

@360-Explorers Месяц назад

Yes, I’ve been watching them very closely. They’re now getting close to 15amps. Unfortunately, I left it all to the pros so I don’t have to worry about it. But yeah not entirely happy. They did tell me Victron was no good, but I love the stuff so I got the Victron panels. The tyre came off the Mars? Hope everyone was safe, yes that would have made an excellent video, also a heads up on how it happened so it doesn’t happen again.

@waynelemmon3007 Месяц назад

The trees didn't look to be shading you van that much. You should be getting alot more than 8amps from 500watts, I can get 8amps from 160watts in the right conditions. Personally I'd get a foldout solar panel or blanket that you can put out in the sun if your van is parked in shade. Is your StarCraft independent suspension or solid axles? Keen to see how it handles the dirt/gravel roads.

@360-Explorers Месяц назад

Hi Wayne, Thanks for the comment. It seems the installer has left some silicone on the panels, causing the issues with low solar. I have spent some time up there cleaning, and now we get 13ah from 500watts on a perfect day. I was hoping for a little more ideally, but unfortunately, it is what it is. We took the van on the Oodnadatta Track and yes it is an independent suspension, we have that video should be ready to go next Saturday! we did break stuff but overall not bad.

@waynelemmon3007 Месяц назад

@360-Explorers thanks for getting back to me. Don't accept 13amps as how it is, something else is wrong. I would be expecting 20-25amps, maybe even more. I'd question if the panels are as they are rated, or there's a voltage drop through to small of wire used for the length of the run. I'll look forward to the next episode!

@jasonknox1926 Месяц назад

So I thought it was pronounced ‘blue - etti’ - not that it’s at all important. I think you just bought another 200amp battery, which is cool and all. But a generator will give you power when all else fails- if you’re off grid for long enough and your power demands are high enough then a generator will win out. Get it, fuel, noise and all that. Also, check your leccy brakes are not draining power. Can’t remember exactly how, but one setting they will draw a lot of power when disconnected.

@360-Explorers Месяц назад

Hey Jason, Yes, you're right basically another battery, but instead of putting another battery system in the car, we have saved on wiring, inverter, charger, shunt, and labor. So we can still have power when we leave the caravan behind, I will need to look into this power draw because there are always a couple of amps coming out of somewhere, and I figured it was the display for the microwave or stove. Appreciate the comment, also with the pronunciation, we were confused so we asked the company and it's not a huge deal with them but they did say it is 'Blue-Tea' But to be honest, I don't reckon they are 100%

@jeep2701 Месяц назад

How much was the Bluetti please?

@360-Explorers Месяц назад

Thank you for the comment It’s the AC200L, check in description for a link and a discount. They do have sales every so often. They also have different sizes to suit you.