This blog set up in anticipation of my travels which will take me right around Australia in my campervan. The van is a Toyota HiAce poptop and has been tested with trips around S Qld. It originally had a small car battery for the house battery and wasn't suitable for more than one night free camping. I've upgraded to two 105AH AGM deep cycle batteries and a 100W portable solar panel, which were tested and should give me 5-7 nights free camping - as long as there is sun.
Since returning to Tasmania in November I have added a Morningstar Pro-Star solar controller, a circuit breaker/switch to turn off the house batteries and an accessible fuse panel (the previous fuses were in the battery box under the seat). I also relocated the batteries to better utilise space under the seat, and as a result had to relocate much of the wiring as well: Some lighter wires (E.g. fridge) were replaced with heavier wires to reduce resistance losses.
I intend setting off from Brisbane in end-March/early April, depending on circumstances. A web album (attached) can be viewed by clicking the link at the top.
