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I think getting it wrapped is the long term solution. Some day I’ll need to replace the solar panel and so probably do it then I guess. I’m hoping that not going to be for a few years yet

On barn door versions, there are grommets covering the tailgate fixing points.

Do you have barn doors or a tailgate? If barn doors, you can use the tailgate mount holes to get panel cables into the van. MPPT Vs PWM is definitely worth it, they're about 30% more efficient. https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/news/pwm-vs-mppt-solar-controllers.html A 100w panel, in bright sun...

Tempted to get the roof painted or wrapped silver to match the van? I've cut mine back and polished again with carnauba wax but realistically at some point the gel coat will go threadbare and chopped mat strands will start to show. Our camper is chestnut brown but I did respray the tailgate...

T6.1, do not want to drill any holes in the roof. I see a few rubber gaskets along the rain gutter above the barn doors (where a tailgate would hinge I guess). These look ideal for cable routing from inside to the roof racks above for lighting, solar panel etc.. Is that what these gaskets are...

The panel is waterproof. I sealed the front edge to avoid it lifting, and the back edge is open. For barn doors, you can go in through the blank for the tailgate hinge. My cable run is at this link, and there are lots of other options on this thread...

Opened the tailgate with my CX bike on. Just about clears the solar panels. Not sure I’d do this often, or with more than one bike, but good to know it’s possible.

@Richard85 I tried those self adhesive cable tie pads on the painted body under my vans tail lights to secure some water tank vent tubes. Even with a thorough cleaning they don’t stay stuck for long. You may have to find a different way to secure the conduit.

Here are some images of our Stealth B2 down and up, and general shot of the van with it down. It's most noticeable at the back, so I've ordered a Sportline style spoiler for the tailgate, which will finish off the lines at the rear much better, and make it even more less obvious. There's a solar...

Yesterday and today, finally got my solar panel bonded to the pop top. Renogy 200W bonded with Sikaflex 552 to a layer of clear PPF so it will be easier to remove if (when!) I need to. Left a 3-4mm gap below the panel to give some ventilation. Cables route through a Scanstrut gland outside the...

Hi everyone, Unfortunately the time has come to sell our much loved camper which was converted by myself in 2021 - a growing family is forcing the sale. I'm not in a major rush just yet and I was wondering whether it would be worth waiting until after the winter when the market is more buoyant...

What leisure battery do you have? The fact that it's only happening at night, means that the solar is increasing the surface voltage of the battery during the day so any voltage drops is from a higher level. It could be that your battery is on its way out. If you can measure what the battery...

got a rivnut tool today. Mounted aluminium angle to the roof bars & will bolt the solar panel to that. Have to run the front bar backwards due to the aero profile. Need the fat edge for the rivnut. Rest of the kit delayed in post so can’t do much more. edit* Got it mounted between the roof...

Could twist your bars on the headset so there's no contact against your roof/solar panel

Love this! I have my jackery and want to avoid doing a big install with inverter etc fitted to the van. Ideally yes want to be able to charge the van from the jackery - your idea above works well. Also solar... I see you went for a CTEK, I was looking at the Victron products mainly...

That's some good info. Maybe I should look into a 200w or 2 x 100w panels. I never thought about suction cups.

Hold up o_O on the non-poptop+tailgate t6, are we saying there are grommets you can use to pass solar cable inside keeping the roof from having new holes? I’m expecting someone to say these are only available/unused if you have a barn door :rolleyes:

1. Solar Panels. Makes such a difference for weekends away. Not having to worry about the leisure battery 'running out' is a game changer. 2. Tailgate Bike Rack. Saves an age when taking bikes away. No need to get the towbar one from the garage and attach it. Also is a great clothes line when...

Not a single build thread, but posts in various leisure electrics threads and the ‘what have you done to your van today’ thread. Mine was an upgrade to lifepo4 plus solar which also meant replacing the existing, but unsuitable, CBE kit and taking the opportunity to relocate things from the rear...

We looked at lots of converted vans, but in the end we bought a Candy White PV with barn doors. We then had it converted into a camper with the usual hob, sink and fridge. The pop top was manufactured by Austops. We also specced a Evo bed on rails which has made the van so practical. We also...