Solar panels

Hallsontour
Hallsontour Forum Participant Posts: 199
edited April 2016 in Motorhomes #1

I'm not to great at electrics so would like some advice on solar power from you experts out there.

Can you get a solar panel fitted that will charge both your cab battery and lesuire battery? If so approx how much am I looking at to have it all fitted and working? I'm only looking to keep the batteries topped up whilst the van is sat in storage, when
we go away we're normally on hook-up anyway as one of us likes a hairdryer on a morning!

If I can get an idea of price then when I phone the dealer I'll know if they are having my eyes out or not. Please don't suggest DIY, it won't happen in this house for a job like this Thanks in advance.

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  • Hallsontour
    Hallsontour Forum Participant Posts: 199
    edited April 2016 #3

    Did that panel keep both batteries topped up BB?

    Sounds reasonable for that price, better than having to replace batteries all the time as they run down and get damaged.

  • peedee
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    edited April 2016 #4

    I did my own 120w for £240. I aready had facilities to  charge both batteries so I would guess at  £400/450 for a job like that?

    peedee

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  • Mr Sambambles
    Mr Sambambles Forum Participant Posts: 194
    edited April 2016 #6

    We are now buying a new motorhome. As part of the deal our dealer has agreed to fit a Solar panel. I am supplying it and they are fitting. 120w light weight Black Back from a company called Photonic Universe complete with Dual charge controller. This will
    charge both batteries. I have used Photonic before and have proved to be very good. Have a look on their EBay shop. My kit cost about £210. They are easy to fit too. Hope this helps and good luck.

  • Mr Sambambles
    Mr Sambambles Forum Participant Posts: 194
    edited April 2016 #7

    Forgot to add that you could ask your local garage / machanic to fit your own supplied panel so you will not need to fit diy. Just a thought. 2 hrs at the most. 

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