Solar panels - expert advice from Practical Motorhome's Diamond Dave

[@darrenjones3681]

Dave what would be nice is a guide to what size and capacity panel is suitable for what size battery

[@garybagley2674]

Dave, I have a 1 poly 100w panel and 1 flexible 120w panel. I have 2 110AH leisure batteries. My controller is a PV Logic STCC 10. Don't use too much power, 12v TV sometimes and 2 phones to charge, fridge is gas. I'd like to upgrade my controller as I'm not sure it's good enough. Any suggestions? I'm off to follow the sun in the US for a year in March. Thanks. Gary

[@kazrob9131]

Hi I have an old Peugeot boxer rambler(w reg).No space for a solar panel on roof.Only space is on slope above windscreen.Is it possible to fit a panel over kitchen skylight(I don't open it) or would you suggest a portable one.?Would be grateful for advice.Thanks.

[@sandywatson1082]

In Scotland they have longer summer daytime than the south of England, so charging times are longer :)

[@hazelmcfaull2111]

That’s simply not the case, The further from the equator……….

[@iancford]

@@hazelmcfaull2111 Hi - yes I know it sounds strange but the days are longer in summer the further north you are. Hence why they have almost 24hrs of daylight in the artic circle in summer. Check it out on line. Hope this helps.

[@iancford]

@@hazelmcfaull2111 Hi - yes I know it sounds strange but the days are longer in summer the further north you are. Hence why they have almost 24hrs of daylight in the artic circle in summer. Check it out on line. Hope this helps.

[@tucka1234]

Hi Dave,I need to replace my solar panels how do you know what wattage is ok to use?cheers

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks Dave for all your informative videos, I'm about to install a solar panel on my motorhome to keep my leisure batteries topped up for off grid times, but when I'm on sites and hooked up to electric will the solar panel charger affect the mains battery charger?.

[@TheOriginalCopyDog]

You posted this 7 months ago so I don't know if you have had your question answered so this info may not be required but here goes. Its not really a good idea to have both the AC charger and the solar connected at the same time. To avoid connecting and disconnecting the solar every time you connect to AC, you can install a voltage sensitive relay. Once it detects power from one source it disconnects the other source. IE. when you connect the AC, the relay detects a current and disconnects the solar. When the AC is disconnected the solar reconnects. this way your batteries will always have a charge going to them.

[@JohnKirkwoodProFoodHomemade]

Thanks for that, much appreciated.

[@FromMetayou]

You could fit Anderson connectors to your solar wires and just unplug solar When on site power

[@tardeliesmagic]

What AWG (Gauge) should i use for the Solar Panel Charge Controller?

[@JayGee6996]

4mm

[@thomastom888]

Very helpful good video

[@brmelectric]

Great thanks.

[@johndrew6568]

Cheers; learnt a lot from two of your vids, gonna subscribe; Coz no BS or taking half an hour to explain ea item! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

[@IvahnaRock]

Very informative! I'm a newbie. Thanks!

[@moretacos1]

Always seems to be low audio on this channel.

[@McRocket]

I did find it useful...thank you.

[@stefantwotimes]

I thought you would show something useful as connecting everything :-( I think everybody gets almoast the hole kit when we unpacket it!!! the rest its whats we want to know how to wire it mm,mm.,,,,,)

[@carmelinakatzman1863]

I did it with Avasva plans.

[@Sash_Window]

Love your video's, I'm looking to buy a Citreon Relay van and convert it, solar will be a must for me! >.

[@wendyrichardson4627]

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[@patriciavanhuijstee2607]

most

[@michaelchester9159]

Cannot catch the name of the German solar controller. Anyone help

[@jonsumpton]

Can't hear anything and can't lip read 😔