Fitting a flexible solar panel to our caravan

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Fitting a flexible solar panel to our caravan

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This is a job I've been planning for while, I was approached by Shawllar who offered me a solar panel and controller unit. I was a bit skeptical about flexible panels but looked into it and thought I'd give it a go!
I will do a follow up vlog to update how the panel is performing.
If you want more information or technical details please click links below or visit Shawllar at the NEC Motorhome & Caravan show - Hall 17 - 63
Shawllar
shawllar.com/
Flexible Solar panel info;
shawllar.com/p...
Control unit info;
shawllar.com/p...
Product Advantages of Shawllar flexible panels
German TÜV certified
MWT back contact technology applied
High Efficiency (up to 20.74%)
Thin & lightweight (1.7mm thickness /1.4kg per 100W)
No busbar, self-cleaning & well heat dissipation
lead-free & Eco-friendly
Long Warranty（5 yrs product warranty / 12 years linear power warranty）
FB: @ShawllarEnergy
For more product infomation please visit:
www.shawllar.com/
For Purchase please contact: Mac (mac.zhai@shawllar.com)
#shawllar #shawllarenergy #ShawllarlighteX #flexiblesolarpanel
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Пікірлер: 45

@thecaravanaddys Жыл бұрын

Hi Mr nut. You should of give me a ring I would of done the Wiring for you, why you found it a bit difficult 😉 Great vlog as always,hopefully see you soon 👍

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

Using the Sunday name Mrs Addy! Didn’t want to disturb you on your weekend away in your van…again!

@TicketyBoo. Жыл бұрын

Great move Martin. Fitting solar has been one of the best mods I've made to my van, so many advantages and not that expensive. Catch you soon buddy.

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

Hopefully it will be beneficial to us and keep that battery topped up. Might even go off grid one day! Cheers

@billhaughton6431 Жыл бұрын

Good timing Martin mine has failed on 2014 swift. Bet I could use wiring already in place. Will wait for your next update before I get one. 👍

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

Could you just replace the panel, would be cheaper. Thanks for watching

@caravaningincarathevan467 Жыл бұрын

I've put a solar panel on the roof of cara. it's brilliant for keeping the battery topped up in storage. great vlog thanks. xx

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

That’s mainly what we need it for, save bringing the battery home to charge. Thanks for watching

@andyjenno Жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, great video, it looks like a nice bit of kit. See you soon Andy 👍

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, it was after a conversation with you that I looked into the panel over heating but they assure me it’s not an issue anymore, will see how it goes. Cheers, Martin

@andyjenno Жыл бұрын

@@TheCaravanNut Hi mate, I'm glad you took the plunge. Looking forward to see what you think of it. My solar is still going well. My 240v battery charger is always off and the solar panel on the roof looks after my battery fine, not sure about winter, I was thinking about upgrading the solar controller to a Victron but I'm bringing my van home, speak soon 👍

@colinrimmer789 Жыл бұрын

Nice piece of kit Martin 👍

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

Should hopefully do the trick! Cheers

@busterboy7505 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for your video Martin, we are lucky the caravan came with solar panel already fitted, but the one you have just fitted looks great, and nice and light, we are not the off grid type but you never know, maybe one day, just read your new tow car video maybe coming out end of October/ November, can’t wait for that one, we have just got a new tow car, but not showing you mine until you show me yours 😃, 👍👍.

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

Yes, can’t see us doing off grid for a while but you never know. Will see how this one performs. As for the tow car, didn’t want to do the vlog without having towed with it. Looking forward to hearing what you’ve got. Thanks for comments and support 😊

@alexholmes3 Жыл бұрын

Good video Martin. I fitted a rigid 100w Renogy solar panel kit to our Bailey when we bought it, primarily as a means to keep the battery maintained when in storage. We have however used the van off grid in that time and found it to provide ample charge to the battery off grid. We are very happy with it and it was worth every penny. Hope you get in well with it👍🏼 Alex

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

100w should do the job ok, you are brave doing off grid. Still not plucked up the courage to do it yet, maybe one day. Thanks for comments and watching 😊

@hitchupngomr_p3927 Жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, you timed that right..we are looking at fitting an additional solar panel to our caravan as we plan to do a lot more off grid camping next year. We certainly will give these a look now as we were going to purchase the Sargent kit that will complement our current setup. Thanks again..great video as ever.. looking forward to your new car review 🤔😉. All the best Look Linda and Glenn.

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

Hi Linda & Glenn, I like the idea of ‘off grid’ but yet to complete one. Think I would fit the other panel before looking at doing it. Thanks for comments and watching 😊

@Phil-1969 Жыл бұрын

As a newbie to caravan life , I went out and got a solar panel stuck the panel to the roof of the van with the sucker caps it come with then run the lead down the side of the van into the battery box and onto the battery terminals, I have a classic car and do exactly the same with that over winter just to keep the battery topped up, obviously it won’t keep the battery charged off grid but it’s ok for a trickle charge to the battery

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

That will do the trick, I did a similar thing with a panel in the front window of the van but wanted something more permanent. Thanks for comments and watching.

@617539 Жыл бұрын

I am always secepticle of drilling holes in the roof for obvious reasons, but well done, job looks a good en.

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

I was at first, but if you seal it well you won’t have any problems. Cheers

@crozzy28 Жыл бұрын

Fitted a 150w rigid panel on the roof of my camper it’s fantastic for keeping the leisure battery topped up, off grid it manages to run the van including the fridge but struggles over night so we switch it off and keep door shut, we also have a factory fitted 100w panel on our caravan again works fantastic off grid but we run the fridge on gas, what it does mean when we are moving the van off the drive on the mover the battery is always full, I’m sold on solar 👍

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

Yep, solar is the future. We only use it to top the battery up whilst in storage. Does the job well. Thanks for comments and watching.

@paulandsarahcaravanlife Жыл бұрын

Your a brave man Martian 😆 I'd probably drill a cable and cause more problems 😆 great video. Nice product 👌 Cheers Paul

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

Daft not brave Paul! Will see how it goes. Cheers matey 😊

@johnbaker873 Жыл бұрын

Hi solar panel I got a 10W PANNEL IN MINE NO FUSSING ABOUT JUST PUT IN the WINDOW and running the CABLE OUT THROUGH the WINDOW STRAIT TO the BATTERY FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS JUST FOR THE BATTERY AND LIGHTS KEEP IT AT 12AMP VERY GOOD

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

Glad you are happy with it, sounds like it’s doing the trick. Cheers

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

Hi Glyn, will have a look at that! Thanks for watching

@thinkingoutofthebox.9421 Жыл бұрын

I bolted my flexi panel to 16mm Multiwall plastic sheet that I attached with sikaflex, so panel has an air gap and is more efficient. Then when panel needs replacing I just have to undo 4 locking nuts and not have the nightmare of pulling up a sikaflexed panel.

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

Will see how it goes, hopefully will be ok. Cheers

@glynowens6470 Жыл бұрын

Hi Martin, nice Job, I think I noticed your battery strap may be fitted wrong as it looks like the strap is going round the battery if so the correct way is to have the battery in place then have both sides of the strap in front, this will prevent the battery moving forward should the battery door open. All the best 👍

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

Hi Glyn, Will check it out, cheers

@caravanningwithcharlie Жыл бұрын

Great job. I'd be nervous drilling through the roof. How was the panel stuck to the roof? I assume it's strong stuff? 👍

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

The panel is stuck on with Sikaflex 522, strong stuff!

@fat-shotgolf2937 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks. What minimum size solar panel should be fitted to a caravan. I'd be looking to charge my battery through the winter.

@TheCaravanNut Жыл бұрын

Thanks, not sure. I used to have a 50w panel in the front of the van and it worked well. I think you could get away with a 20w panel just to keep the battery topped up. Cheers