Solar solution for MarcoPolo

[CayenneDude]

New here... from Germany, to be more precise the Bavarian Forrest National Park. We have our MarcoPolo for a few years now and it more and more turned into a day by day car but watching a fellow photography enthusiast on youtube I'm keen to get going for another expedition. But to get to the point, I'm looking for a SOLAR SOLUTION to not only constantly recharge the cars batterie but also our heavy photography gear.

Any recommendations are most welcome.

 

[Steve B]

New here... from Germany, to be more precise the Bavarian Forrest National Park. We have our MarcoPolo for a few years now and it more and more turned into a day by day car but watching a fellow photography enthusiast on youtube I'm keen to get going for another expedition. But to get to the point, I'm looking for a SOLAR SOLUTION to not only constantly recharge the cars batterie but also our heavy photography gear.

Any recommendations are most welcome.

Hi, and welcome. There is a thread on this, an installation of a 'solar camper solutions' kit, the search function will get you there. The debate is - buy a kit and know it works and is complete, or buy the components yourself and install saving a bit of cash. I would like to fit one but so far I've always had enough charge or a hook up, so seeing how this year goes before i decide.

 

[CayenneDude]

Hi, and welcome. There is a thread on this, an installation of a 'solar camper solutions' kit, the search function will get you there. The debate is - buy a kit and know it works and is complete, or buy the components yourself and install saving a bit of cash. I would like to fit one but so far I've always had enough charge or a hook up, so seeing how this year goes before i decide.

Thanks Steve. Actually, now you say it never ran out of power too.... LOL. Will have a look, thanks.

 

[JamesWu]

search my post, simple diy solution, serves me very well. I got two panels now, stored on the upstair bed when driving.

 

[CayenneDude]

James, like the simplicity of it but does this solution feed into the main battery?

 

[JamesWu]

If you mean the start battery, the answer is no, I don’t think any solar solution does.

 

[SolarCamperSolutions]

You can. We have MPPT chargers that charge both batteries.

 

[SolarCamperSolutions]

Hi, the kits we sell (solarcampersolutions) have the option of dual battery chargers that will charge both the leisure battery and the starter battery.

 

[APL46]

Hi, the kits we sell (solarcampersolutions) have the option of dual battery chargers that will charge both the leisure battery and the starter battery.

Very pleased with the solar panel you fitted on my MP

 

[thespoddy]

Very pleased with the solar panel you fitted on my MP

I have one of these kits being delivered today. It looks the biz!

 

[thespoddy]

I have one of these kits being delivered today. It looks the biz!

I have now installed them and they are working a treat!

 

[Steven rhodes]

I have to same set up been using it for over a year now with no issues , I have my fridge running permanently when parked up ,works well

 

[thespoddy]

I have to same set up been using it for over a year now with no issues , I have my fridge running permanently when parked up ,works well

How many Wh are you typically getting on a sunny day?

 

[Steven rhodes]

I think the most ive had is about 750 wh but it goes to float, if my needs were greater that figure would he higher as its floating tge battery almost constantly some days the fridge only uses about 300 wh so once that is replaced it's floating

 

[thespoddy]

I think the most ive had is about 750 wh but it goes to float, if my needs were greater that figure would he higher as its floating tge battery almost constantly some days the fridge only uses about 300 wh so once that is replaced it's floating

Thanks

 

[H & J]

So if I would like to keep my battery topped up while using the fridge could 1 panel (100w) probably do the job?

 

[Carol]

Hello. Where do I get info on the Solarcampersolutions ,panels, I do like the panel fitting into the roof bar sliding rails.

 

[SteveR]

Hello. Where do I get info on the Solarcampersolutions ,panels, I do like the panel fitting into the roof bar sliding rails.

They are regular contributors to this site I believe. There website is:
https://www.solarcampersolutions.co.uk
There are also a couple of threads on it including installation etc

 

[Carol]

They are regular contributors to this site I believe. There website is:
https://www.solarcampersolutions.co.uk
There are also a couple of threads on it including installation etc

Thanks Steve

 

[RFT]

Hi Carol, I've got a solar panel from Solar Camper Solutions with the Victron bluetooth controller if you want to check out mine - I'm in Southend.