solar

We were at a rally last week end and I had my 100 watt folding flexible solar panel on the roof of our van and a gust of wind blew it off the roof, Today I’m charging our Jackery 1000 with the folding solar panel in strong sunshine and the display on the Jackery shows 38 watts being delivered so...

I did post this on another thread, but thought I'd ask the question again. I've just discovered that a flexible solar panel Which is now stuck on my roof, was sold to me as having a voc of 21.2, during installation the label was taken from the back so the adhesive could bond direct to panel...

Hi I am looking at a 100w solar panel kit, is this suitable?? My van has a 12v fridge, LEDs, USB charging points and there is a 12v TV, would the solar system provide enough power for this probably for no more than a day or two?? Thanks

Hi does anybody know of a good reliable company who will fit solar panels to my campervan pop up roof in the Leeds, West Yorkshire area? (Not that we see a lot of sun) Also any advice on the best systems??? Thanks

Hey everyone, I’m a new member and I’m hoping to pull on your massive experience to help me. I have a 2018 T6 which has a solar panel, not sure what output to be honest, Titanium Ultimate Power XV110 12v (110AH) leisure battery with Photoionic MT50 display and plug-in-systems Volta 3 stage...

Hi everyone I’m starting to get myself organised with my T6 Caravelle and putting together the bits and bobs that I want to include whilst I’m waiting for my Reimo pop top to be scheduled and fitted (in November if the schedule at the workshop holds) I have decided that I’m going to...

Hello all! I'm having second thoughts on my 'free' solar panel I'm thinking of mounting to the West Dubs pop top of my van. It's rather large and weight just under 20Kg and measures 1000 x 1,700mm. (345W) I was OK with the plan, remove the old broken Flexi-solar panel, (140W) and replace with...

Morning all, After some advice and help. I've got a 200w solar panel bonded to the back of my roof, leaving me 120cm from the end of the panel to the top of the windscreen. I'm wanting to put a roof box up there too but not obscure the solar panel. Any recommendations? what have you done? So...

I was planning to put this on my garage roof and use it to trickle charge motorcycle battery over winter. But I cant seem to get round to it. So I thought I would offer it up to see if anyone is interested. £100 Cables are cut to approx 2m and there are some small homes drilled into the...

Wiring Diagram of my 310W solar install on a VW California Ocean. Anything marked VW is VW OEM equipment, the rest is available on t'internet. I am in the process of building and fitting. (Fusing is not yet finally decided as it depends on component locations, wire lengths etc.) Notes: Due...

I have a newly installed 200w solar system to dual charge my batteries through a Renogy DC-DC charger and MPPT controller. I still have my old 100w portable panel and thought if I ever needed the extra PV power I could just plug it directly onto the leisure battery like I used to do. However I...

hey all, I am lost with what solar panel to install. I was recommended this option Solar set 12V/160W with high performance module from Carbest - VW California TEAM but with my limited knowledge, I am hesitant to pay nearly a $1k on an item I have no experience with. I also read many blogs...

Morning all, does anyone recommend cabling for a 100w panel? looking at approx 5m run and connectors, thanks in advance

I have bought two renology 175w panels to charge a 12v leisure battery. I have a few newbie questions. Am I best to wire these in parallel and if so would the best option be the Victron 100/30? Do I need to fuse between this and the battery? Do I need to leave an air gap between the van and...

Hi everyone, long term lurker, first time poster. Hoping that someone might be able to help me out with a problem please. I have an issue with the solar charging on my van. This has been working fine and is not a new install. The important parts are a flexible solar panel (YH-150) connected to...

Hello! I've just pulled trigger on a all singing all dancing Reimo pop top, and thought whilst its in, ill get them to fit a solar panel and run the flex to the CTEK. (I know when I did the 12v system, its all set up ready for a solar, just never ran the cable to the roof at the time!!) Any of...

I’ve now installed a 200w solar panel on my pop top and only need to route the wiring down to the controller. I have very limited information from the Renogy MPPT controller as I can’t get a bluetooth link through my old android smart phone…and can’t afford a new one with the latest bells and...

I have a surplus of solar cable left over from when I fitted my panel a while back. I’m now in the process of installing a separate solar charge controller and making the ctek solar charger redundant (due to solar panel being too big VoC). Is there any issue using solar cable to link the solar...

Hi All, I suspect my solar panel is dead but just wanted a second opinion from people who know more than me. It was working last summer but as the sunshine hours shortened I saw it's output dropping so turned my fridge off. And now I'm noticing that in these last few really sunny days it has...

I'm looking to build a system that allows me to dump excess solar power to an immersion heater to heat a small 12 litre tank of water for hot showers. I have a 230Ah Lithium battery. The battery is monitored via a Smart Shunt, so I know exactly it's percentage charge. I was wondering whether...