solar

Hi all, I am going abroad for 4 weeks and have to leave the van at work, I have got a smallish solar panel with controller to trickle charge the starter battery with crocodile clips. The van has a tracker and aftermarket immobilizer fitted so wanted to try and counter any current draw. My...

Hi I have a pop top that’s for an end kitchen so the other way round compared to many. Looking for advice on fitting solar panel and the subsequent wiring run. In effect panel would be at the front of the van with wiring having to get all the way to the rear to enter possibly running along the...

Hi all, I have recently purchased a Bluetti AC200Max Portable Power Station and I’m looking to pair it with some equally portable solar panel or panels. I’m very much a novice when it comes to anything electrical hence I was hoping you might be able recommend me some good options. I was...

A year ago I replaced my failed 120W Photonic Universe semi-flexible panel (initially fitted by Low-Life when they did the roof) with a 200W semi-flexible Photonic Universe panel. This seemed to work really well initially but, unfortunately, has also now failed! It is still under warranty and...

I've got a 2x rigid "Victron 175W Monocrystalline solar panel" and I'm researching the best way to install onto my T6.1 West Dubs pop top (has ridges). Anyone got any suggestions? or photos of examples? I am assuming I may only put one on the van. Thanks in advance.

Got around to fitting 2 Renogy semi flex 100W panels on Saturday along with a nice Victron MPPT controller. I know there’s different theories around regarding the best way to install the panels but it makes a lot of sense to me to use vinyl on the paintwork first and allow air and water have...

Looking into putting a pair of flexible solar panels on the pop top. What do folk recommend in terms of connectivity - do you hard wire through the pop top or run a fly lead through the rubber seal of the rear doors?

We have a T5.1 camper with a solar panel on the roof and find it indispensable for trips away. The trusty T5.1 will soon be replaced and it is looking likely that our new steed will be a T6.1 California. Solar is not a factory option, so how easy is it to get solar fitted to a California and...

afternoon all just wondering if anyone has a few minutes spare if they could advise me on the diagram I’ve been working on I’ve read a few threads and hopefully I’ve learnt something new to all this any advice would be greatly appreciated

Hi all, Last year I took the van to a Conversion company where I had the interior carpet lined and a pop top roof fitted along with a 150w semi flex solar panel on the roof. About a month ago the solar panel failed. It was still under warranty so I went back to the installer who was willing to...

Morning all, so I have my panel fitted to the roof and I was going to run the wires for it today, I have cut the hole for my entry gland and I was originally going to cut the supplied connectors off then feed the cable through and add some new connectors inside the roof so it looks a bit neater...

Hi all finally coming to the end of my build(will post how it wet when finished) Got a quick 1 on solar. I'm booked in on Monday to have 1 fitted all I know is that it's a160w stealth panel that is stuck to the roof with all the wiring hidden under the panel so basically theyput a 30mm hole in...

Hey all, new member here but I've been lurking for a while, all the time searching for a T6 Caravelle to replace my Skoda Superb Estate which I've owned since 2019, and has been brilliant as a wagon taking me and my bikes to all corners of the UK. Today, I collected this! It's a 2018 Caravelle...

I think my last post got deleted possibly for pics of manual I used, sorry. Please could someone cast eye over proposed set up for solar suitcase and help me with the following? (total novice so please total layman's terms) Huge delay over the last year with poorly daughter and now wanting to...

Hi have recently added solar charger and battery monitor system to my camper and even though their is a split charge relay between starter and leisure battery i was wondering if i should fit a mechanical isolator, my reasoning for this is 1/ not sure it would or could but i dont want to take...

Hi, Currently considering adding solar. On the van already - RSCDC30 with MPPT built in. Mounted under drivers seat. 110ah Battery Under Passengers Seat EC155 Sargent charger unit SCA Pop top I assume all I need is a Flexy solar panel, correct glands and an inline fuse? With that in mind...

Guys my second flexi panel has gone fut ,I'm wondering about going bigger .say 250W at the mo my old panel 150W is running through a victron 75/15 smart solar charge controller. I have a fairly big off grid system 230AH roamer 12 12 30 orion B2B Bmv 712 monitoring it all bla de bla. If I go...

Hiya. I'm in the process of fitting a solar panel to my pop-top roof. Does anyone know an appropriate IP68 glad that will fit in the existing tailgate holes at the rear of the van? Thanks

Our leisure battery is 70 ah AGM and is struggling to power Dometic CR50 compressor fridge overnight when off grid. Apart from interior led lights and occasional use of diesel heater no other major load on LB. We have a choice to make and need some advice: do we install a 150w (say) flexible...

Super Easy to install. The groves on the the roof allow air to travel through and massively reduces lift on the panel. Had it on for a couple months now, no chance of coming off.