Solar panels

Post by **T'Onion** » 08 Oct 2008, 19:13

Ok , i'm not using the van as much as i use too , mainly due to riding thumper about

So I'm thinking i need a solar panel to keep the main battery up to scratch ,
I've see a 4w one at maplins (sub £50) do you think it would be up to it ?

I'd plug it in to the mains and use a battery charger but its parked on the road

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=115194

or this £80

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=99760

Post by **R0B** » 08 Oct 2008, 19:25

should be ok mark.this one is only 1.8w...http://www.acegadgets.co.uk/solar-panel ... 1419-p.asp

Post by **T'Onion** » 08 Oct 2008, 19:28

Thanks Rob , I have one of those , use it on the leisure battery , was thinking of a better one for the main battery

Post by **Hypnovan** » 09 Oct 2008, 00:11

Hey Mr.T', Maplins in Brighton are selling Solar panels for 20 quid each. That's half price!! I'll get you one or two if you need me to. Don't know if it's B'ton specific.

Post by **T'Onion** » 09 Oct 2008, 05:27

I'm heading down to maplins today forra look

the ones you mention hypovan http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=223251 are 2.4 w

Post by **Hypnovan** » 09 Oct 2008, 09:17

that's the kiddies. £12.49.

You going to fit a panel to your roof then Mr T'.?

hv

now is the time to make sure your leisure and main is upto scratch. I couldn't get the leisure out from the box underneath the driver's seat so I have no idea what condition it's in. will have to remove seat. while it's out i'll panel the whole area out with sound proofing and sealant paint ... it's insulation too...

Post by **Titus A Duxass** » 09 Oct 2008, 09:26

The're kin cheap, cost 30 yoyos here.