solar

I'm sorting out the electrics on my new van and part of the install will include solar. I already have a Fogstar Drift 105a and Renology DC50S so trying to source the flexible solar panel. Last time I used a Photonic Universe panel but the prices have gone up massively now. The Renology 200w is...

Used 3-4 times last year but we had solar fitted to the roof so no longer needed. Looking for 75 quid, collected from solihull. Thanks

I have hit a snag fixing a replacement solar panel to 3M vinyl on my poptop and am looking for advice, please. After spending far too much time removing a failed solar panel from my pop top roof I decided to follow forum advice and bond its replacement to some 3M wrap. I used Soudaflex to...

Hi currently have a ctek 250 with solar attached and battery monitoring via a NASA BM1 which seems to work fine ,Is there a monitor I can fit on the solar side for me to see exactly what my panel is doing as the NASA unit is a bit vague.I can see the solar is working but not in any detail! I...

Posting in case there might be an alternative explanation to my probable solar panel failure. I mainly only use the van for one night at a time, as such I don't pay that much attention to my power setup other than a couple of glances at the Victron app to see how it's doing. Given the strange...

As title and not sure what's going on as no solar input but then again the sun hasn't actually shown up today but having driven 17 mile to Bude I would have expected a bit of a top up to show on the leisure battery shunt display. Got the Roamer seatbase so 84% and 191Ah left but then there's 6...

Received yesterday, brand new boxed 180 Watt Photonics Universe Semi Flexible Solar Panel. Collection only or delivery by arrangement to the greater boroughs of the West Midlands/Birminghamshire. Sent by PU to me to replace a delaminating 'old style' 180 Panel. My old Panel is working perfectly...

So, got Solar panels install as part of our conversion, now completed and the panels are wired to the MPPT through to battery setup etc, feeding Leisure Battery and through some other wizardry it also tops up the Van main battery etc. I have just got myself one of those Power Generators/Solar...

PV Logic 155W Mono High Density Rigid Solar Panel Bought early last year and working perfectly. Removed from van as no longer require solar. No original packaging comes with a cheap (unused) PWM controller or use with a Victron/Renogy MPPT £175 collection from Essex - or £20 P&P via courier...

I'm contemplating doing some 12v solar tinkering at home having some spare batteries but I also now own 3 camping devices that will solar input ( two power packs and fridge with battery ) so one option is to get a portable solar panel that would be useful when we start camping. My concern is...

Hi all, The time has come to fit my solar, however I have a quick question if someone can help me work out the polarity of a Renogy Flexible 100w monocrystalline panel solar leads (MC4 connectors). Unfortunately download spec sheet doesn't shed any light, and without a multi-meter to hand Id...

2020 VW Transporter T6.1, Highline Camper Van, DSG, Tailgate version with FULL VW HISTORY Start 2024 with our much loved 2020 (20 reg) VW Transporter T6.1, Highline in candy white with orange trim. This is the engine 150BHP DSG and has only covered 12,500 miles from new. It has had 2...

Evening all On my way home from work this morning there was a clattering noise from the roof and off came my solar panel, I'm a little bit annoyed but I was looking to replace it anyway so it's going to be sooner than later, I've now got the joy of removing the bonding glue, My question is what...

Hi, Recently got our first T6, don't know a huge amount about electrics and didn't realise the 3-pin sockets only work when on the hook-up (schoolboy, I know). Got the 12V socket working again after changing the fuse but we often camp off-grid and wouldn't mind being able to make a toastie...

Hi, I had the factory fitted aux battery ( under a single seat with swivel base ) fitted to my T6.1 with the intention of using it as a camper leisure battery. After getting less than impressive performance and reading about how the split charge relay is a pretty bad charging method I wanted to...

I have been away for the last week in the van. Everything worked just fine except that every couple of days I had to drive the van or take it to an EHU to charge the leisure battery. So I need a solar panel! I bought a folding panel which I was a bit enthusiastic about and bought a 200W one -...

Hi all. Looking to help a friend where it looks like the leisure battery is probably about broke. It is 5 years old. Battery to battery looks like it is working. Solar panel fitted bit doesn’t look like it is working. It appears a fuse is missing under drivers seat but not sure what for or what...

Hi Guys Hopefully somebody can educate me . I’ve got a Renogy 100w flexible solar panel connected to the Renogy 30 dc dc charger with mppt. This charges a 95ah agm leisure battery. There is virtually no load on the battery ( few usb small shower pump and two reading lights I just don’t seem to...

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...