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Post by vwT5surfbus on Nov 26, 2012 21:52:27 GMT
can anyone tell me what size solar panels i could fit on my T5 and what size i would need for wild camping?
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Post by Etienne Le Croq on Nov 26, 2012 22:42:16 GMT
Hello! What size is your battery bank,and look at panel sizes on ebay& other sites and get the biggest output one that you can physically fit on the roof.
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Post by vwT5surfbus on Nov 28, 2012 16:04:32 GMT
thanks. i have a 110Ah battery and standard T5 size roof.
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Post by Etienne Le Croq on Nov 28, 2012 16:55:17 GMT
A 100 watt panel would be good as its near to the output of your batt.
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Post by barnybg on Dec 6, 2012 12:32:16 GMT
Hi,i use a 100w in my m/home,plus 2 batteries in tandum,that lets me wildcamp for weeks on end,as long as your wise with the use,although i have laptop,tele,hot water/shower etc. The more (same batteries) you can hook together,the more reserve you will have,as the solar panel will keep 'filling' them,make sure you get a kit or regulator,so as to not 'cook' the battery,i've had mine fitted for 3 years now,and never worry or touch it,never had to recharge m/home since via mains,and never use campsites,but i have also a spare 'starter battery',just incase. A solar panel lets you be more free and the best thing i purchased for my camper
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Post by Etienne Le Croq on Dec 6, 2012 21:30:33 GMT
That sounds good Barney,well done ;D
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Post by vwT5surfbus on Dec 8, 2012 7:00:03 GMT
thanks barney and ellisboy i am definitely getting a 90w or 100w panel for my bus
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Post by Etienne Le Croq on Dec 8, 2012 8:47:50 GMT
I'd go for a 100 if your batts 110ah.
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Post by vwT5surfbus on Dec 23, 2012 21:03:41 GMT
thanks. ive seen some good deals around at the moment.
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Post by Etienne Le Croq on Dec 23, 2012 21:05:27 GMT
Yes they're getting cheaper by the month
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Post by Etienne Le Croq on Jan 24, 2013 20:52:12 GMT
At night time,if you parked up under a streetlight,would it generate enough light to make the solar panel work
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Post by Etienne Le Croq on Jan 28, 2013 13:25:08 GMT
Just fitted two 100watt panels on the Brothers van this morning.They fitted a treat.
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