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PersonBreeze
30/3/2015 at 9:41am
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Ok, another stupid question coming! I'm new to campers so there many be more to follow......

Has anyone rigged up a free standing solar panel? I'm assuming it goes on the leisure battery. Was it efficient? How easy was it to do?

I'm going to a site without EHU but don't want to drain my battery. So any help/advice would be really appreciated.

Cheers. Breeze


PersonWhatamess
30/3/2015 at 9:56am
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I bought a suitcase style solar panel from Maplin's for about £50. I was without hookup for 5 or 6 days last year and managed fine. Yes, it clips to the battery. All the instructions are with it and all the necessary clips and cables. I just stood it in front of the van.

Nora


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PersonBreeze
30/3/2015 at 2:27pm
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Cheers Nora, think I will invest in one. 👍


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30/3/2015 at 2:35pm
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Breeze buy the biggest wattage you can afford ie 100 watt' eBay is a good source for solar panels but make sure you have a charge controller as this will stop the battery overcharging.
I paid around £125.00 for my 100watt panel and it came with a controller and all the necessary leads and fittings, one of the best buys I ever made for my caravan and have had weeks away without EHU.


PersonBreeze
30/3/2015 at 2:39pm
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Thanks for the tip spitzdog. I was looking at them last night on eBay, but was a bit confused by the varieties and charge controllers. Wasn't sure I needed one, but now know I do. Thanks.



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