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It shows how to dramatically improve charging performance, successfully install solar, and reduce energy draw of electric (especially) three-way fridges.\u003cstrong\u003eEssentially it provides \u003cem\u003esolutions proven to work\u003c\/em\u003e, not suggestions that \u003cem\u003emay\u003c\/em\u003e work.\u003c\/strong\u003eThe author shows how the ongoing move fully voltage controlled alternators \u003cem\u003enecessitates\u003c\/em\u003e dc-dc alternator charging. And that, post 2016, regulations are likely to limit or even preclude alternator charging with new vehicles. 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In one tightly written book, Collyn covers all that is needed to design and install solar electrical systems in anything from a tiny caravan or campervan to a large fishing lodge. Along the way it takes in the specialised needs of big converted coaches and the increasingly accepted fifth-wheeler caravans.\u003cbr\u003eSolar That Really Works  covers just what can and cannot realistically be run from a typical solar installation. It shows how to calculate the energy required, shows simple ways of finding out the most probable solar energy available anywhere and anytime in Australia and New Zealand. It shows also how much solar panels really do produce.\u003cbr\u003eThe book also includes full and often illustrated instructions on how to install systems and their various components.\u003cbr\u003eAs with Collyn's books generally, the writer leaves nothing that the reader is expected to take on trust. 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