Saving money and the environment when it comes to green solar energy doesn’t have to stop when you leave the house!
If you regularly use a caravan or motorhome you will know how frustrating it can be to keep your batteries charged sufficiently when there is no external power source.
Thankfully the technology behind caravan solar panels has improved significantly and there are now a number of solution available to suit our travelling needs. We’ve discussed a few points below that you may need to consider when looking for caravan solar panels.
Wiring: Caravan solar panels need to be fitted in a professional manner to your battery banks. Though safety technology has increased hugely with regards to battery protection, it’s worth getting them professionally wired in to your system for total safety and reliability. This is also a good opportunity to get expert advice on your installation.
External Power: Depending on the type of caravanning holidays you like to go on, should help determine the size and capability of the caravan solar panel to install. If you regularly drive straight to camp-sites with mains hook-ups then it’s unlikely you would need a powerful solar panel, however if you’re the type that likes to travel to more remote location you might want to consider a more powerful solar panel, and possibly an extended battery and power inverter for 240v AC mains hook-up.
Panel Location and Type: Depending on the size of your caravan, there are a few options with regards to solar panel location. If you have a large caravan the preferred option would be to fit rigid solar panels to the roof (they perform the best) however if space is at a premium you can also fit flexible solar panels for a neat fit, however these do not perform as efficiently as the rigid caravan solar panels. Increasingly people are considering portable solar panels which can be plugged in once on site and left in a convenient place.
Regulators: It’s likely that all solar installations will need a regulator fitted. A regulator performs two vital roles, firstly it will stop the battery overcharging if given too much supply, and secondly it will stop the power reversing from the battery into the caravan solar panel. Thankfully these are very inexpensive (around £20-40) and your installer can advise on the best option for you.
The Right Panel at the Right Price: With all the variations of caravan solar panels, and the installation needed, it’s well worth seeing how much you can save by comparing supply and installation quotes by qualified professionals. Thankfully we’ve made this process as easy as possible. By simply filling in our simple quote form you can be receiving your caravan solar panel quotes in next to no time! Just click the button below to begin.
