solar

Hey everyone, where are you running the cables when installing solar on your skyline roof (or similar) looking to drill through the rear of pop top and maybe go through the canvas but are there any better options

Bit of a long shot... But here goes.. On the hunt for a Anderson SB50 to Solar MC4 cable (see picture attached) Needed to connect my portable solar panel to my existing solar controller. I've got one on order which was supposed to be here by now.. but Mr Bezos has let down, yet again!! Off...

Hi All, due to my limited understanding of electronics, I’m asking for some help! I have a campervan, professionally converted T6.1 Transporter. it has a solar panel and leisure battery with the following kit: Victron units: ORION TR Smart isolated DC-DC CHARGER next to leisure battery under...

So bear with me. Been looking at getting this (btw, any thoughts on how good these ones are where the wires are discreetly positioned under the back of the panel?): Solar Technology – 150 Watt Flexi Solar Panel – Black Rear Exit – STPVF150RBS - Batteries and Solar ...And after watching people...

I just wondered what your opinion would be. I wild camped for one week and noticed that my two 60 W solar panels and my MPPT controller, would work in the morning drawing a charge of 20 to 30 W but when the Sun rose there would be no charge at all. In the evening as the Sun dropped there will...

Hi I have a Victron alternator charger and a 100/30 mot charger, just wondering if there is an issue with the 2 charging the battery at the same time? How does this work? Thanks

We fitted some solar panels and associated bits to our camper the other other day and just wanted to check I had it set up correctly…. Should I have the battery presets set to AGM spiral cell whatever that is? (See attached from the VictronConnect app)

Hello, not sure this is the best place to discuss, I have bought a Victron 100/30 mppt smart solar controller to go with my 360w panel. I am looking at the wiring required and breakers and not 100% confident i have it correct. So any feed back would be greatly appreciated. I am looking to buy...

Hello. i'm back from my first 4 night off grid camp (blue dot festival). I have two solar panels into a C-Tek 250. My van is a T6. I have a small fridge (Indel-B), all LED lighting and also recharged devices, ran a fan for about 1 hour, made about 16 brews with my electric brew maker. My...

Has anyone fitted a flexible solar panel to the bonnet? I’m planning on getting a solar panel bonded to the pop top when the roof gets installed later this the year. In the meantime I’d be happy to fit a flexible solar panel on the bonnet which would would be kept after the roof is fitted. All...

I really don’t want to fix panels to my roof so what are your thoughts on fixing a panel to the bike rack? We don’t have any bikes so it is currently just a very expensive washing line and it occurred to me that I could fix a panel as per the picture. The cabling is already in place as I have...

I have a Renogy briefcase Solar at the mo and it’s fine but thinking it would be easier if I can just have something on the van all the time whilst Parked that can be routed through a window to connect up. I’ve seen some that are designed for windscreen and wondering if anyone has used them and...

Hi guys. I currently have a Photonic Universe 160W Solar panel in my van, which is connected to a Victron MPPT Smart Solar (75/15) in order to charge my Leisure Battery. I’m looking at buying an EcoFlow River Max (currently on offer here) and wondered about the best way to charge this from my...

Bought on the 25th April 22 and used for the Bala forum weekend. I am now selling the Jackery 500, bag and the 100w solar panel as I am now going down the fixed solar panel route. Anyone who has already got one of these knows how good they are. Here are the links to what they are with pictures...

My panel gave up the ghost after three years and i bought renogy to replace it. Rather than glue (sikaflex) over existing i decided to remove. Mechanically by hand as its the only way. See the picture; i got frustrated at one point and had a little tug. So now i want some paint suggestions...

Hi guys - we have a 2nd hand converted T6 and I'm trying to get me head around cabling! At the back we have 240v hookup, which goes through a fuse box then into an old school battery charger (PSU design?!). Next to this is an Epever Mppt solar controller. Now here's that I think is odd...

Hi, I have a PV Logic MPPT Pro Dual Batter Solar Charge Controller. It no longer seems to be charging the battery. I’ve connected to the unit via Bluetooth - it says there is no charge available and I’m not sure why. I have checked the wired connections etc. Any ideas on what to check? Is the...

We were at a rally last week end and I had my 100 watt folding flexible solar panel on the roof of our van and a gust of wind blew it off the roof, Today I’m charging our Jackery 1000 with the folding solar panel in strong sunshine and the display on the Jackery shows 38 watts being delivered so...

I did post this on another thread, but thought I'd ask the question again. I've just discovered that a flexible solar panel Which is now stuck on my roof, was sold to me as having a voc of 21.2, during installation the label was taken from the back so the adhesive could bond direct to panel...

Hi I am looking at a 100w solar panel kit, is this suitable?? My van has a 12v fridge, LEDs, USB charging points and there is a 12v TV, would the solar system provide enough power for this probably for no more than a day or two?? Thanks