Hermit Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Hi all, we have been free camping over the last 3 nights. This morning after the third night the SOC (3x 120aH batteries) was down to 65%. We were using the TV and Sat boxes, so I guess we used more than we should have. Even though it was very sunny (hot) and clear skies, the charge rate from the 3x135w panels was about 20a, is this correct? Anyway, the car aux battery was also down a fair bit. I had replaced the 30a Anderson charge fuse under the battery cover with a 40a fuse because it had blown and that was all I had. We travelled about 30k down the road to the next town and I found that the Anderson charge 40a fuse and holder was starting to melt. Was it because the batteries were so far discharged that the current into them from the Anderson plug on the car was too high? Also, the bible shows that there are two fuses for "Anderson Charge", one under the battery cover - 30a and one in the fuse rack - 15a. Can anyone enlighten me as to what the one in the fuse rack is for? It would be nice to have a circuit digram because it is all very confusing. Thanks in advance for any advice/information Cheers Rob Currently in Waikerie, SA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakadu Posted February 19, 2016 Report Share Posted February 19, 2016 Hi Rob I had the same problem and put it out on the forum and got a few good answers if you write fuses up in the search bar you may find out more info Regards Kakadu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morribm Posted February 23, 2016 Report Share Posted February 23, 2016 Hi Hermit, I found the fuse in the 'fuse rack' is for the Anderson outlets on the side of the van. There is one on the door side which I'm told is for an outside fridge like the Waeco or Engel and I had Kedron fit one to the opposite side as well. I intended using the Anderson plugs for my air compressor for reinflating after being off road and found the 15 amp fuse blew the first time I used it so swapped it out for a 30 amp one and have had no further dramas. My air compressor has a 20+ amp draw an startup I believe. Cheers Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted February 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2016 Hi Brian, yes, I found that this fuse is for the two anderson plugs on the sides of the van. The "bible" incorrectly labels this fuse as "Anderson Charge", this confused me until Ashley at Kedron pointed out the error. Thanks for your reply Rob (Hermit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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