Looking to get some solar related gear, i.e. panel(s), regulator etc. for remote camping.
Anyone have any recommendations on where to purchase?
I have been thinking that having a solar panel on every camping van, even car roof in our climate will be quite cool.
You could run ventilation system or fridge inside even, recharge battery a bit specifically in hybrid vehicle.
But that main my concern is ability to shatter glass in road accident and create hell of flying missile shrapnel.
So I would use only flexible plastic solar panel latest generation that could be glued to the roof safely.
Give this site a try, it even comes with a solar calculator for your application.
www.redarc.com.au/products
Try these guys
www.lowenergydevelopments.com.au
I bought some 160 watt folding ones with additional 10m extension lead for around $460 delivered from over east to Perth received in 5 days
Found them on eBay as its cheaper than there web site, then quote eBay price and deal with them direct over the phone easy as.
Postage was $70 with insurance TNT
Ensure you get an MPPT regulator, not the normal one.
They give you up to 30% better power conversion. This matches the solar panel's best operating voltage and the battery's best charging voltage...
