solar

Hi all, Considering adding a battery storage system to my existing 2kW Solar PV. Given the recent/current energy prices I am thinking more and more about this, we had panels fitted around 6 years ago on our house. On a sunny day my little system generates around 8-12kW, we use some but the rest...

Hi, I’m looking to fit solar to my pop top. Don’t really fancy drilling the roof myself so wondering if anyone can recommend a decent company to fit the solar panels for me? I’m based in Derby but happy to travel. Thanks.

Hi all, I’ve had a scan and nothing really hits the spot in the previous threads that I can see but apologies if it exists… We got out van (2019 kombi Swb) at Xmas, it has OEM rear seat and fold out kombi nation bed behind. It also has 230v hook up, 100 Ah leisure battery under the passenger...

Just to show a true reality what to expect from a solar panel/ blanket. I have put out 2 solar blankets in the direct summer sun . One is 200w and the other is 150w, so combined 350w feeding into a redarc mppt controller. Temperature is around 30c , we can see by the screenshot I am not...

Hi All, I have this 100w Solar battery briefcase charger that is self contained, compact and portable. Ideal solution for 12v leisure battery charging needs. Specification: 100w Monocrystalline Solar Panels EP Solar Landstar charge controller (fully waterproof, IP66 rated) Sprung carry...

First off, I have searched for the answer to my question here but not found it yet. I am not looking for advice of specific setups but instead on how best to attach two 100W panels to my T6 roof. A little background, I sea kayak and have a VW roof rack attached to the second and fourth holes...

So I have just bit the bullet and ordered a new Crafter through Hillside leisure in Derby who will convert it to my specification. Have been told 9 month wait but expecting much longer! They purchased through VW as they are VW registered camper van manufacturers and as such I got lots of...

SWMBO has agreed to buy me a nice Christmas present; some power in the van :) I use my van mainly when racing my car, and I sleep in it overnight in the paddock somewhere. I only really need power for interior lights, phone charging, heater and a TV/laptop. I rarely stay in the van for more...

Thought it was about time i shared my recent testing, Jackery contacted me and asked if i would be interested in testing out some of their kit, my leisure battery failed recently so the timing could not have been better I have been looking for new power options as im waiting on a T6.1 van which...

For sale 150W flexible solar panel. Dimensions 1205mm x 791mm x 4mm. Weight:4Kg Open circuit voltage 24v Made from durable ETFE material Purchased from Rayne automotive as part of kit, fully working but was replaced with new panel due to concerns re adhesion to Sikaflex at rear. Would be...

The solar panels on my van enter the vehicle through the pop roof and can be seen at the end of the pop bedroom just in front of the rear canvas. From here they are surface mounted and run along the recess above the bed board recess to the B pillar. Here they then fold over the framing (very...

I've spent hours reading posts & watching YouTube videos on fitting a semi flexible solar panel yet I'm still non the wiser. From what I have read you need to leave an air gap to prevent over heating & damaging the panel. Yet most videos I've watched show the panel being bonded all the way round...

My apologies in advance for the length of this post but I thought it was necessary to give a bit of background as well as asking for advice. Firstly, here's the pictures: As some will already have read in my post about our recent trip to South of France, the 160W flexible solar panel...

https://www.travelvolts.net/product-page/flpro-170 Has anyone fit one of these narrow width solar panels ? ( 2024 x 523 wide ) My pop top only has one ridge down the middle so I think it may look a bit naff if i fit it central over the top of the ridge. I suppose i could fit it to one side but...

Hello. I’m investigating which type of Sikaflex I should use to bond the aero panels upon which I’ll fix my 325W rigid solar panel. I purchased two sets of the black aero panels from Batteries and Solar The panel is large, 1m x 1.7m so I want to make sure there’s no chance of it coming off I...

Hi All, I've installed a solar panel and the cable exits at the back out side of the tent and I want to run the cables underneath the reimo roof. The issue is I can't find anything to stick to it. I've prepped and solvent cleaned the surface but VHB tape doesn't work , 5 min epoxy won't hold...

I have recently decided that a Flexi panel with a rear facing junction box is what I want on my pop top. The Photonic Universe 180w is the one I’ve chosen but I have recently heard some bad reports about this particular panel and was wondering if any members have any experience of this...

I'm looking at getting one of these when back in stock: https://www.photonicuniverse.com/en/catalog/full/438-160W-Black-Reinforced-semi-flexible-solar-panel-with-round-rear-junction-box-and-3m-cable-with-durable-ETFE-coating-German-solar-cells.html It's black and stealthy and you wont see the...

I just posted this on the wrong thread...:( Just when I thought I had cracked the “which solar panels” question another potential problem comes up. For me, height is critical so I can’t have anything more than 2cms above the roof. I want 200w of solar power up there and 2x100w panels would be...

I've got a PMS3 in my van, and have got a 120W folding solar panel (this one). The solar panel has just been used to charge power banks but I would like to see how I could use it to charge the leisure battery (and maybe the main battery). I would need to buy an MPPT controller, but how would I...