solar

One for the solar experts! I half understand there is a difference in connecting 2 panels in parallel or series and under certain circumstances 1 is better than the other. Is there ever a situation when connection of 2 in either way would result in a lower charge than 1 on it's own. I have a...

I have a 2019 T6 camper van with solar panel. The engine battery has a permanent minor load (van computer, clock tracker etc) which is well within limits according to the local VW van centre. The battery goes flat after aboiut 4 to 5 days. The van centre say that the battery is fine and does...

So looking to boost my solar for off grid...currently have roof mounted solar and leisure battery and wanting to add to for more flexibility. Don't have too much of an idea when it comes to this tbh.....every day is a school day.....but would a portable folding solar panel assist with this? For...

SOLAR GENERATOR -- How I done It -- OFF The back of these two threads i thought i was time do a dedicated thread. https://www.t6forum.com/threads/awesome-3-in-1-battery-bank-how-i-done-it.18674/ . https://www.t6forum.com/threads/jackery-power-stations.27586/ . The Lithium battery...

Hello T6 Forum I have a T6 kombi SWB with roof rails, which are the best roof bars I can put on for. Any info would e appreciated. Cheers

Afternoon all. I'd like to try and understand if my PU controller is working correctly after fitment by my very capable converter. So did a short video with the van outside in the sun, and according to the PU website the SP should be charging the leisure battery ,but the little arrow icon from...

Hi newbie question my van is due this week and I’ve built an area on my drive where the van will reside. the van will have solar and am thinking of covering when not in use as plan to use weekends mainly I’ve had some power sockets fitted with a view to plug into EHU. do I then buy a noco...

Hello All. I've tried looking for stuff on this, but seem to be going round in circles. I have the current twin leisure battery setup in my van, which was in when i bought it. I want to add 2 x 100W panels via a Victron 75/15 MPPT, as below. My question is, what is the correct way to do this...

Hi guys and gals. I've put my solar on the roof and have the cable running externally atm to test everything is working as I need it. I'm drilling through my Skyline roof tomorrow to bring the cables down (outside of the canvas so it's just the top itself I'm drilling). I'm assuming I just drill...

Quick question for anyone using magnets as temp fix for solar panel on roof .... are they simply stuck 'through' the panel or are you using some sort of fixing? Using it on dash at the moment but would be handy to put on roof occasionally for better gain.

Hi, I won't be using my van for a few weeks so I wanted to top up the battery from my mobile solar panels. I have the magic box the solar came with and also came with crocodile clips. I believe the battery has some little box of tricks attached to it that reads the charge in and out so its not...

Hi guys, I am due to have my van converted in a few weeks now, all going well. I will be getting a 100 amh leisure battery with split charge relay and 7amh battery charging system. There will be LED lighting in the van, a dometic cre50 compressor fridge, 240 v hook up, 12 v sockets and usb...

Hi All, I'm looking to purchase/install a solar panel kit to my Pop Top roof, and would be very grateful of some advice. I currently have 2 110A batteries, and use the fridge, microwave (inverter installed also), lights, phone charging, gas heater etc etc. Want something to keep the batteries...

Anyone have or considered fitting a Victron MPPT under the bonnet? specifically in the battery compartment which in my case is a T6 Caravelle. I’ve done some research, a thread on the Victron community forum states they don’t recommend it due to heat and its IP44 rating but I would argue it can...

Seat Base Electric + EHU + Solar Install + Charger + DC-DC -- How We Done it -- id like to build a thread showing what's possible as regards to seat base builds. lets post a collection of our electrical installs, be it in the seat base or rear conversion. just EHU or SCR/VSR, charger, DC-DC...

Looking to install a solar panel and wondered if it actually makes any difference. I’ve seen many conflicting reviews about the up front cost and the actual energy it generates. Or would a portable removal solar panel before beneficial. any advise would help.

I have a T6 lwb with SCA roof, with tracks in the roof channels, into which my Thule roof rack sits. Any one please know of any kits to sit in-clamp to said rails, onto which you can mount hard solar panels, permitting an air gap beneath, all whilst allowing surf/windsurfing boards to be...

So what’s my best bet, this van is set up as a multi role day van, Shuttle, or stripped out for carrying stuff. Currently it has some of its Shuttle seats fitted and a Slidepod, the idea being it can changed easily to suit whatever I’m doing. The bit I’m missing is powering the cool box for...

Hi, Has anyone connected their solar panels so that just a single wire enters the van roof? i.e two wires into one via connector and then through roof. Could you post photos of how you have secured the connectors please? Any issues with longevity of connectors, concerned they would corrode...

Hi all, Currently calculating my expected power use and therefore solar panel size. So, a difficult and variable question, but hoping to take an approximate average. What do you get out of you solar panels in winter? Cheers,