What wrong

[Mrcoolabah1au]

Don't seem to be getting any solar I know it's a bit wet but there seem to be a drain on the batteries when nothing is switched on the sun was out today but the meter say no amps

[BruceS]

mmm Brian is having the same problem?
I better check tomorrow & see if my panels are still up there? lol
I had some go into my batteries today Wayne.
How's Nini getting on?

[Mrcoolabah1au]

Good check the ssr solar connections multi meter said there some amps coming through but were Do go now

[BruceS]

Nini might have a couple of heaters on Wayne!!
haha

[Mrcoolabah1au]

Thank you last time you told me to change the ssr but don't have a spare now as terry fiddle with the system last year been running well until about a month ago so at home have 240 v plug in all the time

[Greynomad]

Wayne,
Had the same problem in Tas some years ago.
Couple of days of overcast & it seemed the solar panels were not generating any voltage.
Took it to solar specialist in Hobart, who checked wiring, connections, etc., etc...
His verdict (and I quote):
"Not enough sunshine, Sunshine!"

I suggest you wait until you've had a few days of sunny weather with no input before panicking...

[T1 Terry]

Good check the ssr solar connections multi meter said there some amps coming through but were Do go now

I'm guessing the out is equal or greater than what's coming in, so it doesn't show anything going into the battery and might even show some coming out. Just because an inverter or other gear is turned off doesn't mean it is not using some power to keep itself alive waiting for the one switch to be pressed. These loads are known as "Parasitic" loads because they use power without actually giving anything back to show some value for what (watt) they are using.... I know bad pun but I couldn't help it You could disconnect everything that has 12v going to it to isolate each load, a lot of work for no reward, or you can just accept it happens and move on like most of us do
Basically you get nothing for nothing, if you want it to turn on at the press of a button it costs some battery energy to provide that service, without it you will have the long warm up period we all remember from the old black and white TV days when they have valves instead of transistors.

T1 Terry

[Mrcoolabah1au]

Thanks for the answer ok everything is still working got to check everything every day last year I think it was working better did not need to top up battery with 240 ?
If I want to fix the problem what do you suggest,more solar or ?

[BruceS]

Wayne are you USING the motorhome or is it just parked up?
What is turned on? Fridge plus ????
Sometimes we just expect to be able to use more & more. All these fantastic gadgets do drain power quicker!!

[Jon and Kay]

I've been on the road for four months now, Victoria to Qld, without a battery charger (Had to go back to manufacturer shortly after leaving Vic). Can't charge the batteries without solar or alternator. Sure is a good way to keep me on my toes. If the battery goes flat, I can't even go to a CVP Jail or use the Genny to recharge. Also says a lot for the ability of LFPs to quickly accept charge when it's available.