Description
Looking for a complete off-grid solar power system? The Home of 12 Volt Off Grid Starter Package combines lithium battery storage, solar charging and 240V AC power conversion in one convenient package.
Designed for suitable standalone off-grid installations, sheds, shacks and remote power applications, this system brings together quality components from Thumper, Projecta and Victron Energy.
What's Included in the Off Grid Package?
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320Ah lithium battery storage – 2 x 160 AH12V LiFePO4 batteries for energy storage.
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400W solar panels – 2 x 200 watt solar panels to generate power from sunlight.
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Projecta 2700 watt pure sine wave inverter – Converts battery power into 240V AC electricity for compatible appliances.
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Victron SmartSolar MPPT100/30 charge controller – Regulates solar charging for compatible 12V and 24V battery systems, with built-in Bluetooth monitoring.
Why Choose This Off Grid Solar System?
Reliable lithium energy storage
The two 150Ah LiFePO4 batteries provide a combined nominal capacity of 300Ah, giving you a substantial energy reserve for suitable off-grid applications.
Solar charging capability
The included 400W solar array supplies energy to recharge your battery bank. Actual solar production depends on sunlight, panel orientation, shading and installation conditions.
Convenient 240V power
The Projecta pure sine wave inverter allows compatible 240V appliances to operate from your battery system, subject to the appliance's starting and running power requirements.
Smart solar regulation
The Victron SmartSolar MPPT controller helps optimise solar charging and offers Bluetooth access to system information through the VictronConnect app.
Ideal Applications
This package is suited to appropriately designed standalone power systems for sheds, shacks, remote sites and other off-grid applications.
Important: The included solar panels are large-format panels and are not recommended by the supplier for caravan or motorhome installations. Check installation space, electrical compatibility and power requirements before purchasing.
Technical Support from Home of 12 Volt
Need help choosing the right off-grid power system? Contact Home of 12 Volt for assistance with your intended application and installation requirements.
Thumper 160Ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery – Bluetooth | 150A BMS
Reliable lithium power. Full Bluetooth monitoring. Serviceable and upgradeable.
The Thumper 160Ah Bluetooth Lithium Battery is built for serious 12V power applications including caravans, campers, canopies, touring setups and off-grid systems.
Unlike many sealed disposable lithium batteries, the Thumper Lithium range has been designed to be serviceable, with access to the internal components and the ability to upgrade the BMS if your power requirements change. In addition, the Thumper Lithium range of batteries are fitted with a BMS reset switch for piece of mind when on the road.
Why choose the Thumper 160Ah?
- 160Ah LiFePO4 capacity – reliable deep-cycle power for your 12V system
- Built-in Bluetooth monitoring – check battery percentage, capacity, voltage, charge/discharge current and more from your phone
- 150A BMS – suitable for demanding 12V accessory and inverter applications
- Serviceable & upgradeable BMS – designed to be maintained rather than simply replaced
- BMS reset switch fitted to every battery
- Only 14.7kg – less than half the weight of many equivalent lead-acid batteries
- 5-year warranty – backed by Home of 12 Volt support
Monitor Your Battery From Your Phone
Using the free Thumper Batteries Bluetooth App, you can monitor important battery information including remaining capacity, battery voltage, charging and discharging current, estimated remaining runtime, estimated charging time, individual cell information and cell balancing.
You can also remotely disconnect charging or discharge loads directly through the Bluetooth app.
A Lithium Battery You Can Service
This is one of the biggest differences between Thumper and many conventional lithium batteries.
The battery has been designed so the lid can be removed and the battery serviced if required. The internal BMS can also be upgraded, giving you the flexibility to adapt your battery system as your power requirements change.
Instead of treating the battery as a sealed throw-away product, Thumper has been designed with long-term ownership and serviceability in mind.
Ideal For
Caravans, camper trailers, motorhomes, 4WD canopy systems, dual-battery installations, camping setups, compressor fridges, lighting, 12V accessories, solar systems and suitable inverter applications.
Technical Specifications:
| Model No. | TL-160BT |
| Nominal Voltage | 12.8 V |
| Rated Capacity | 160 AH |
| Cell Type / Chemistry | Prismatic / LiFePO4 |
| Case Material | ABS - Sealed |
| Case IP rating | IP64 |
| Terminal type | M8 |
| BMS Build in | Yes - Bluetooth |
| Series connection | Max 51.2V (4 cells) |
| Parallel connection | No limit |
| Warranty | 5 years from date of purchase |
Dimensions and Weight:
| Length | 330 mm |
| Width | 172 mm |
| Height (Total) | 215 mm (total height with terminals 230mm) |
| Weight | 14.7 ±0.2 Kg |
Operating Temperature Range:
| BMS High temp cut out / Reconnect | 65˚C ± 3˚C / 50˚C |
| Discharge | -20˚C ~ 60˚C ± 25% Relative Humidity |
| Charge | 0˚C ~ 45˚C ± 25% Relative Humidity |
| Storage | -10˚C ~ 40˚C ± 25% Relative Humidity |
Charge Specifications:
| Recommended Charge Current | 10 ~ 50 Amps |
| Rec Charge Current | ≤ 150 Amps |
| Float Charge Voltage | ≤ 13.8V |
| Boost Charge Voltage | ≤ 14.2V |
| Charge current (0 to -10˚C) | < 0.1C |
| Charger current (-20 to -10˚C) | < 0.05C |
Discharge Specifications:
| BMS rated capacity | 150 A ± 10% |
| Max discharge current (continuous) | 160 Amps |
| Rec discharge current | ≤ 150 Amps |
| Low Voltage Protection | 9.0 ± 0.4V |
| Self Discharge per month: | ≤3% |
BMS Specifications:
| BMS rated capacity | 150 A ± 10% |
| Max discharge current (continuous) | 160 A |
| Balancing Voltage | 13.2± 0.2V |
| Balancing Current | 200 ± 500mA |
| Shortage Current | 1800 ± 400A |
| BMS Voltage cut off | 8.8 ± 0.4V |
| BMS Reconnect | 10.40 ± 0.4V |
| High Voltage Protection | 15± 0.2V 2S±1S |
| High Voltage Reconnect | 14.4 V |
| BMS High temp cut out / Reconnect | 65˚C ± 3˚C / 50˚C |
Need Help Choosing the Right Battery or BMS?
Not sure whether the standard 150A BMS or an upgraded BMS is right for your setup?
Speak with the Home of 12 Volt team and we can help match the battery to your inverter, charging system and expected power usage.
Need to run larger loads from just the one battery? No problem. With the ability to upgrade the BMS, the Thumper 100 AH can allow for a 200 Amp Discharge capacity to supports loads up to 2400 watts!
See video here for more information on the BMS:
Thumper Battery BMS reset switch
One of the key features in the Thumper range of Lithium batteries is the BMS reset Switch.
The BMS reset switch is fitted to each Thumper Lithium battery to ensure peace of mind when traveling so that you are never left stranded with no power.
Check out our video on the BMS reset switch:
Thumper Lithium LiFePO4 batteries are fully sealed and are designed to be mounted on any angle for easy application.
Equipped with an internal battery management system (BMS), the Thumper Lithium offers safe charging and discharging with over temperature protection, under and over voltage cut off protection and also internal short circuit protection.
The LiFePO4 range of batteries are less than half the weight of a traditional AGM battery, whilst still offering all of the benefits of a heavy duty deep cycle.
These batteries are designed to hold the terminal voltage higher throughout each cycle, resulting in an increase depth of discharge and a longer overall run time with heavier draw appliances.
These batteries are quality! Check out the internal BMS on this battery compared to cheaper brands
Bluetooth APP:
The App offers the ability to monitor and control:
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Bluetooth App - THUMPER BATTERIES
The Thumper App can be found in your APP store as a free download.
Note: Some features of the APP are only available with a passcode
Bluetooth App | Control Screen - Explained:
The Bluetooth app offers the ability to control the charge or discharge loads from the battery by remotely switching ON / OFF the power via the Bluetooth App.
To turn either your charge or discharge loads off, simply switch the blue toggle (blue = ON) to instead show a blacked out toggle.
CHARGE SWITCH - to remotely disconnect all charge loads from the battery. Turning this particular switch OFF will prevent the battery from taking a charge load from any charging source, including the DC battery charger.
DISCHARGE SWITCH - to remotely disconnect all discharge loads from the battery. Turning this particular switch OFF will prevent the battery from running any appliance as it disconnects all loads from the battery. This is the perfect option to use when storing the battery.
Pure Sine inverter Power - PW2700
The Projecta ProWave inverters have been upgraded to incorporate a heavy duty design, increased capacity, added protection and an extended 3 year manufacturer's warranty!
This impressive design offers sizes ranging from 500 watts up to 2700 watts!
The Projecta PW2700 has targeted to heavy draw appliances such as 240 volt fridges, coffee machines, power tools and more!
Included with an optional remote head, it is now easy to monitor the usage of your system remotely from your inverter location!
Solar Panel
This 200 watt Mono-crystalline solar panel is the largest 12 volt panel we offer.
Note: This panel is not advised to fit to Caravan or motorhomes due to the size of the panel. This panel is designed for stand alone systems, such as Shacks, container and stand-alone systems.
This listing is for an unregulated panel, It is advised to fit a regulator for a permanent installation to ensure overcharging does not occur.
| Panel Type | Mono-crystalline |
| Code | MT-105M-200W |
| Maximum Power (Pmax) | 200W +-3% |
| Maximum Power Voltage (Vmp) | 22.45V |
| Maximum Power Current (Imp) |
8.91A |
| Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) | 26.01V |
| Short Circuit Current (Isc) | 9.41A |
| Nominal Operating Cell Temp. (NOCT) | -45 to 80*C |
| Maximum System Voltage | DC1000V |
| Maximum Series Fuse | 15A |
| Weight | 10.6 Kg |
| Dimensions | 1510*670*35mm |
The past 10-15 years has seen rapid improvements in the field of solar technology. Panels that were the “most efficient” on the market even 5 years ago are not necessarily the most efficient today.
There are three main types of panels available in today’s market:
Amorphous – These cells are used in calculators, watches, toys and small solar applications. Amorphous cells tend to work very well in levels of low light; however the surface area of the panel needs to be much greater in order to produce even a small amount of power. Some amorphous cells are flexible but are much larger in size per watt than mono crystalline panels. Amorphous panels claim to be more shade tolerant, however the size of the panel required to produce anything of real power renders the use of this type of panel impractical in the Caravan, camping and off-road industry.
Poly-crystalline – These panels were very commonly used in the Caravan, camping and off – road industry, most installations nowadays use the Mono crystalline panels. Polycrystalline panels use a light reflective crystal which tends to attract the light from sharper angles. This is a great feature for fixed mounted panels; however they also have flaws when compared against the Mono crystalline panels. Polycrystalline panels work fantastic in areas of high light such as the northern and western parts of Australia (high Western Australia, NT and QLD). However, the efficiency of a polycrystalline panel is reduced quite significantly when used in overcast or low light locations such as the lower parts of Australia or Eastern Australia.
Mono crystalline – The most popular type of panel used in today’s market due to its high tolerance to low light and overcast conditions. This type of panel was not as popular 10 years ago due to cost factors, however, as manufacturing cost for this panel has reduced, the Mono crystalline panels have by far taken the lead as the most “ALL ROUNDED” panel used in the off – road industry.
Mono crystalline panels make for fantastic panels for the off-road / portable power usage due to the all rounded efficiency with all levels of light.
Home of 12 Volt offer a full range of fixed and portable Mono-crystalline Solar Panels.
All panels sold by Home of 12 Volt are made with highest quality A - grade silicon cells and come with a full 20-25 year performance warranty and 10 year structural warranty.
Victron Bluetooth Solar Regulator - MPPT100/30
Victron SmartSolar 100 VOC, 30 Amp MPPT solar panel charge controller for 12V and 24V battery systems (including Lithium) with Bluetooth.
Suits Battery: 12/24V
MPPT 100/30 & 100/50
MPPT controllers operate solar panels at their Maximum Power Point improving efficiency up to 30% by adjusting input voltage to harvest the maximum power from the solar panels. It then manages this power to supply the varying voltage requirement of the battery plus load.
The MPPT senses when to adjust the output that it is being sent to the battery and will shut down for a few microseconds, calculate and make relevant adjustments. The principle of MPPT is to extract the maximum possible power from a solar panel by setting the most efficient combination of voltage and current - maximum power point.
The Victron MPPT SmartSolar support Advanced Maximum Power Point Detection. Unlike the conventional MPPTs which tend to lock to a local MPP when shady conditions occur, [which may not be the optimum MPP], Advance Maximum Power Point Detection will harvest maximin energy by locking to the optimum MPP.
Internal temperature sensor provides additional electronic protection
- Over-temperature protection and power derating when temperature is high.
- PV short circuit and PV reverse polarity protection.
- PV reverse current protection.
Other features:
- With no cooling fan the maximum efficiency exceeds 98%.
- Flexible charge algorithm provides functionality for fully programmable charge algorithm, and eight preprogrammed algorithms, selectable with a rotary switch
Built-in Bluetooth along with the VictronConnect App provides easy access to the extensive range of functions available on your solar charge controller such as:
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Victron MPPT model names explained
MPPT 100/30, the first number is the maximum PV open circuit voltage. The second number, 30, is the maximum charge current. Use the Victron MPPT Excel sheet or Online MPPT Calculator for PV sizing calculations.
For more information about PWM or MPPT charge controllers, read the Victron whitepaper: which solar charge controller: PWM or MPPT?
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