Thinking of having solar panels on roof to keep battery powered.
Caravan solar panel forum.
This is a very convenient way to transport and use solar panels but it doesn t help them to face directly into the sun at all times.
A good quality regulator will prevent overnight discharge overloads and short circuits.
All solar panels need a regulator also called a controller.
The easiest solar panel installation will be a free standing suitcase type with a built in regulator.
Not sure to buy the smallest size just for battery only one in caravan or buy bigger for off road camping.
A place to discuss solar power for caravans from solar panels to backups when the suns in.
The biggest drawback with free standing solar arrays which connect directly to the leisure battery is the possibility of theft of the panel.
With the idea of unfolding it and connecting the accompanying crocodile clips to your battery terminal this model is great for those who aren t keen on.
Moral consider an aim able panel as a supplementary panel.
So confused about powering our caravan.
This is photonic s universal folding solar kit which they believe offers everything you need to charge your caravan s 12v battery.
Unable to store our van at home therefore our van is stored where there is no power to keep battery charged.
Most new caravans motorhomes and to some extent campers have solar panels mounted on the roof or other flat surface.
What are the best solar panels for caravans and motorhomes.
They re a boon for off gridders too providing enough current to keep your leisure battery charged when you have no hook up.
In a flat plane like it would be on a caravan roof in bright sunlight the output was half what it was with the panel tilted and pointed at the sun.
We opted for 100w sargent solar panel with 100w a class battery fitted to our 2019 sprite major 6 td with powrtouch manual evolution mover.
This unit takes the wires from the solar panel and controls the power to be good for the battery and not over charge it.
They have a small solar panel mounted on a frame that you can tilt and rotate.
The sales pitch was the 100a the class a battery is designed for frequent use off grid for example and using a motor mover on a regular basis.
