solar charging

I know there are lots of threads about solar installs. But I want to gloat about a bargain I'm picking up this afternoon. 280w panel, mppt charger and install kit for $450 kiwi fun bucks. Will add photos soon Question: do I just Sika the brackets to the Expanda roof or should I screw them down...

I'm totally new to caravan ownership, just bought a 2010, 16ft, 16.49-1HL. The van doesn't have a battery (so no battery monitor or battery switch) but does have a dometic fridge and Setec STII power supply. I'm keen to do the following, and would be grateful for any advice... - Add a battery...

So I'm the proud new (well 2nd hand but just acquired) 18.58.2 OB (2018) and she's awesome. Big upgrade from the '06 Freedom poptop. Just starting to take in all the toys and figure out how and what works etc. My first priority has been 12v because of planned freecamps. So the Setec BMPro stuff...

First time caravan owner and very excited! Purchased a Jayco expanda 2006 model. It currently does not have any solar or battery solution and I am looking for a solution which will give me enough power for lights, fan, charging phones the standard 12v Jayco fridge and a 90l waeco freezer. I...

Hi, somewhere within the solar-Setup is a faulty part. But I can’t figure out which and where. Maybe you guys can help. Very much appreciated as usual!! • Solar panel (maybe 100W) • Solar controller (of of these typical blue ones) • 2 additional maintenance-free batteries joined with heavy duty...

Hi Guys, 3 questions. I have the van outside and it has 2 solar panels on top of van so it keeps the batteries charged 100% all the time. One of the panels (140w) is connected to the Setec Unit that came with the van and the other (200w) is connected to a Ctec D250S charger. One solar panel...

So almost 2 months ago we picked up a new 20.6 Expanda caravan - we love it. We have taken it on three short trips and I am still getting my head around charging the onboard batteries (two). I got them to install an Anderson plug to plug in an external solar panel I have in addition to the rook...