trickydicky Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 hi, we do a lot of wild camping and already have two leisure batteries but we need a solar panel so as to run our tv.we have absolutely no idea which one to buy.any suggestions please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest peter Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 The most efficient are monochrystaline silicon. The one fitted to my m/h is 100 watt. You will also need a suitably rated controller so as not to fry your batteries. After that it depends on getting one at the right price, e.bay have some now and again. Don't bother buying at m/h shows as you will pay top money. If you don't have the skill / knowledge to install it yourself, get it done by someone who's done it before. You will also need installation brackets to mount it to your van. Don't screw the brackets to your roof, de-grease the area well and use sikaflex adhesive/sealer. You can get all the info' you need by having a look on the web and various forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Modern multichrystaline are nearly as good as monochrystaline nowadays. Go for a well known name. I used BP solar from Marlec Engineering (The Rutland wind generator people) and that 80 watt panel produced the same as a 125 watt rated panel from Kryocera. C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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