200 watt folding solar suitcase.

[Anseo]

Finally decided on my solar panel system preference.

I bought 2 100w monochrystaline panels and made adjustable supports, fitted hinges and toggle latches etc.
Purchased cable and connectors etc. online and used some items I already had in the garage.

I went for a 200 watt folding suitcase with 32 amp MPPT controller, I abandoned the idea of using existing EHU cables and fitted dedicated recommended cabling at all points.

I enjoyed putting it all together and saved quite a bit of money in the process, the controller will be mounted inside the caravan, set up and pack away time should literally be a few minutes.

 

[Danddandy]

Looks good. . Well done. .

 

[Hutch]

Looks good John, whens the first real test of it.

 

[Raywood]

Looks good. Perhaps the magazine would want to see it and show us all how to do it.

 

[CustardAvenger]

Looks good. Perhaps the magazine would want to see it and show us all how to do it.

I would be interested in reading that. I've seen solar panels inside the caravan as a battery conditioner for storage, but how do you connect it to the battery? mine is sealed from the inside of the van.

 

[Parksy]

Nice job John, don't forget to secure it when it's in use and you're not around 😉