solar charging

[nobbyq]

hi , whats the best and east way to fit solar system in van , just for lights ,fridge and charging laptop and phones etc ? doesn't have to be connected to van battery . thx

 

[travelvolts]

Panel on the roof, controller in the van connected to leisure battery.

 

[Blitz]

Been meaning to ask and I know not an easy answer but what are minimum specs a panel should have in order to be of any use in the real world. Say for laptop charging etc not for fridges and more hungry appliances.

 

[Dogs Dung]

At least 100W

 

[Davenjo]

Been meaning to ask and I know not an easy answer but what are minimum specs a panel should have in order to be of any use in the real world. Say for laptop charging etc not for fridges and more hungry appliances.

I have a 100w panel charging a 75ah leisure battery and my Fridge (Waeco CRX65) has been running 24/7 since before Christmas with only minimal driving in this time, i.e. there will have been some charging via the engine as well but van has been sat on my drive for periods of 7+ days during this time.

 

[travelvolts]

It's a bit like batteries, you can never have too much! Go for something around 100 or 150 and you will be fine.

 

[nobbyq]

great thanks , am not going to connect to car charging system , what to keep it simple