The 100/20 will be good up to a 300 watt panel. I have the 100/20 on my 270 watt. On a couple of occasions this summer it topped out at 274 watts, exactly 20a.
It wasn't glued down very well and blew off the roof as he was driving.
Thank you, I am certainly looking for a rigid panel to replace the failed flexi and would be happy to have a run up and chat with you to see what you got after the holidays, can I ask where in South Derbyshire, I live just South of Nottingham, a ex mining village jyst off the side of the A46 about 20 mins from Liecs. If that sounds do-able I would appreciate it if we could arrange something in the new year.As I run a Solar PV, Battery Storage & EV charger company, I feel I’m in a good position to advise on this.
Solar Evolution (GBR) Ltd if anyone would like a design proposal
I have a touring caravan, which come fitted with a 50w solar panel that achieved almost nothing.
Me being me, i had a rummage around in the company lockup and found a full size Trina Solar 445w rigid solar panel (1762 x 1134mm) with white back sheet, I attached the panel to the caravan roof with the correct silages adhesive and a set of 6 white plastic mounting brackets from eBay, first I attached the brackets to the panel, lined the panel up on the roof, applied tape around the contact areas, allowing 5mm for the adhesive to squish and be dressed.
Rough the contact areas on the caravan roof and on the mounting bracket contact areas, to ensure the adhesive can do its job.
I fitted a victron 150/35 MPPT along with a bictron 12/1200 inverter and a Roamer 160Ah Smart 4 to handle and process the power.
Even on overcast days like today, the battery it topped up from any use, because of the somewhat over sized solar panel, I could have fitted a much smaller MPPT, though with the inverter boiling kettles multiple times per day, the bigger MPPT does get to stretch its legs every now and then.
When I eventually get around to it, the T6 will be fitted with a full sized rigid solar at some point too.
For reference, full sized rigid solar panels come with a 25-30 year product warranty, and a 25-30 year performance warranty, with an expected life expectancy of 50-60 years.
I also have a load of part pallets of panels available for sale if any of you wanted to fit a proper panel?
Collection from south Derbyshire only.
I also have trade accounts with Roamer, Renogy, Sargent and Victron, so if anyone would like some prices drop me a message.
But it’s not working very well as the bloody solar panel is somewhere on a Spanish motorway.
Obviously recommend Victron, but seems to be tough getting one. Mine was through ebay with free delivery from a company in Tewkesbury, if you bought direct from them delivery was £90!
Thank you.
I am not so clued up on the topic so still feeling my way around trying not to catch a cold. I feel I've already had my pants taken down twice and laughed at by the converter I have trusted but I am unwilling to go the flexable/bonded route a 3rd time. I am hoping to benefit from others experience and knowledgde this time - as they say, 3rd time lucky.
How far is Tamworth from you?
Not far mate - 40 mins about. Are you thinking of the guys you took your van to. I read your post and saw you pics.
Tamworth Transporters. Good guys, decent prices, open to cash transactions! Very happy with the job they did on mine. Mention my name, they're sure to add 10% on! Speak to Neil.
Thank you,
Do they just stick the mounting brackets down or do they bolt through the pop top. Don't want to lose it in Spain pmsl.
Yes, we almost always travel off grid although I do have ehu as a fall back, but never used it yet.
