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[suavecarve]

I ve been on the look out for Solar panels and tried all the usual suspects but then came across this one, which I hadnt heard of previously. They are based in Newton Abbot and I can search on here and find a few people who have used them and good positive feedback about them.

As most of you are probably aware, I like a bargain.

£499 for 350 watts of solar, a victron 100/30, the mounds, the cabling and fuse and some sticky stuff, in other words everything needed (I dont need a battery) fits right into my bargain category and what I have ended up purchasing with free delivery in 1-3 days.

£590 odd quid for 610 watts of solar and the upgraded wire and Victron MPPT also got quite an amount of consideration as did £349 for 305 Watts and the necessary ancilliary stuff to complete the job. But their diemnsions were too big for my roof

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[suavecarve]

Just a quick update and to bring to the attention of evening readers.

They do the cheaper flexible panels (not truly flexible but semi flexible) as well

 

[Roger S]

sounds like a bargain, It will be interesting to see how youget on with them and how they perform. I hadnt heard of the company before but had heard mention of Craig solar so used him for ours and have been happy. Are you fitting them yourself ?

 

[suavecarve]

sounds like a bargain, It will be interesting to see how youget on with them and how they perform. I hadnt heard of the company before but had heard mention of Craig solar so used him for ours and have been happy. Are you fitting them yourself ?

Fitting them over the weekend, just about to go up and clean the roof.

I ll need to use up some battery to get a quick response on performance

 

[Roger S]

When I fitted ours I felt quite exited but also apprehensive ( I couldnt find my shocked face imoji so thought you could this nice mountain view ) all was well though and itis still glued on after a couple of thousand miles. Good luck

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[stevewagner]

What type of panels are they?

 

[suavecarve]

What type of panels are they?

I think EVA, according to Victron sales, but they are the non flexible ones. Heres the gumpf if that helps (which are currently on sale on ebay for £313 so the rest of the stuff is £186 of which the moulds are about £40 and the MPPT £100 ish then the cables and fittings and sticky stuff etc for the other £46 only it all comes from the same company


This is a powerful solar panel kit for motorhomes and is ideal for keeping essentials running. This solar kit will keep your starter or leisure battery charged and keep you connected, off-grid. It includes everything you will need to connect the two Victron 175W solar panels to your camper or motorhomes existing leisure battery. Please bare in mind the size of the panel + the mount in order to make sure your panel will fit on your roof.

What's in the Box:

• 2 x Victron 175W panels (1485mm Long x 668mm Wide x 30mm thick)
• Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 Solar Charge Controller (With Bluetooth)
• 1 pair of 5m solar extensions with MC4's
• 1 Metre 6mm Cable from Controller to Battery Cable Red
• 1 Metre 6mm Cable from Controller to Battery Cable Black
• 6 Piece Solar Mounting kit with corners and midsection with cable gland (Please see image of 1 corner and take into account extra space required on the roof)
• CT1 sealant
• 40A Midi fuse
• Midi fuse holder
• 4 x pin connectors
• 2 x 6mm lugs
• 2 x 8mm lugs
• Drawing
• Instructions