Blog Comment: Building a remote tourer - Part III

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Building a remote tourer - Part III

Part 3 of the build. The electrical system. Not super complex, but hopefully just enough. http://openskytouring.com/4wd-touring-tips/2016/08/79-series-electrical-system-build-part-iii/

AJC

Looks like a well-planned system, and a great balance of solar/alternator charging and battery options. Too much solar? - no problems! Too little solar - unhappiness. I reckon you made the right choice!

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Reply By: Member - BenKFNQ - Tuesday, Mar 07, 2017 at 22:07

Tuesday, Mar 07, 2017 at 22:07

Thanks AJC,

After using the system now for at least 9 months, and 3 reasonable length trips, it has been trouble free. The extra capacity has made charging a breeze, and given the confidence to remain stationary for a lot longer than I previously would have.

Being able to switch the charge direction to the front auxilliary battery has also been handy, particularly as my Inverter gets a hammering on occasion when charging battery packs and I can relax if running the second fridge.