You safe my £150 for fitting man,thanks a lot🙂 also thanks to cameraman for his professional recording👍🏼

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍Thank you Sk😀

This was a brilliant demonstration of solar installation. I have always been wary, though curious at the same time, about fitting solar charging systems. Thank you so much, brilliant video 🙏

The real test here is when you run into the van and look where the drill came through.... that's a make or break moment! For me that would take at least 2 cups of tea and 20 (re)measurements before drilling. Great video, very informative and well made.

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

It is always a nerving time and great relief when you get it right Thanks one-sixty

Great video. Never stop learning. Thanks Jason

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Everyday is a school day Towing.

Thank you very much also for a very clear understanding instruction. Keep on doing these instruction videos,well done. Saffron 🤗🙋🏼🙋🏼🙋🏼🙋🏼

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will Saffron

Hi Jason, I watch all your vids but this is my first comment!! That was the most clear video of fitting a solar system I have seen!! You took the mystery out of it and I can see exactly how to do it myself! I don’t have a van yet, but am getting one next summer (saving up) and definitely want solar! You have given me the confidence to do it myself now!!great vid, keep up the good work!!👍

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your first comment and to many more.Glad it was helpful Mongoose

Never done any major electrics nor anything like this. Excellent video which worked a treat for me. Just fitted a 120w solar panel to my Bailey Approach. Took me two days in total but I knew exactly what to do after watching this video. All working well. Thanks mate!

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Hope you are proud of yourself 👍

@dclews

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMotorhomeMan I am. Thanks!

You make this look so easy. Good job 👏

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! Dirty Trucker it is all about the planning 👍

One the most informative and interesting videos I have seen. Love solar. Thank you for putting this together. I am inspired!

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Zen

Excellent no BS video. Thank's.

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Thank you for your step by step tutorial, very helpful

@TheMotorhomeMan

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Karl

Thanks that was very well explained 😀

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Anne we try to keep it basic

really enjoyable and informative. Many thanks

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Jim

Great job well done you make it look easy.

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! JJ

Excellent video. Very informative, a pleasure to watch.

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Alan

Well done, thanks for the video.

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Jim

Very helpful video..I have got to install solar panels to our Motorhome

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Vagabond

Excellent video I have been putting this job off, your video has given me the confidence to install solar panel on my Motorhome Thank you.

@TheMotorhomeMan

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Derek 👍

Great video as always..👍👍

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers! Mark

Great video like to see more installation stuff

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin we enjoy doing them

Good one Jason , a very clear and informative (how to ) . By the way the camera work wasn't bad either ,,!!!!!! Take care 🚐👍

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you Eric 👍

Thanks very much!

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed Yaroslavl 👍

Very useful. Thanks

@TheMotorhomeMan

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!👍

Great video again

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it David 😀

That's the most work I've seen Jason do in the last 7 years 😂😂😂

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Watch and learn like always Lee 🙃

Great vid very informative what size fuse do you recommend were there spare terminal holders on the batteries?

Cheers Jason, you must have read my mind , as might be getting a van this weekend, and will be looking to install Solar Panel, as it currently doesnt have one. Cheers Stu

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

No problem Stu glad you enjoyed.

Excellent

@TheMotorhomeMan

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Pinaco 😀

Excellent video 👍

@TheMotorhomeMan

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!Brian 😀

cheers Jason already have solar just wanted check for connecting vehicle battery as this isn't wired up excellent video fully informative Don't know why LEE runs you down Ha Ha

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Russ

A man that's climbing a ladder is a man that's going up in the world. 😂😁😀😃

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

I do not know about that Mark.👍

Well explained mate Can I ask if I was working a 12 v 8 inch tv and 2 x 6 inch led lights off grid how much Watts do I neds for at least 2 days off grid in scotland

Great video, what brand of glue is that your using to affix the panel too the roof ? Thanks

Great video as usual.. I have 2 x 100w panels to fit which will charge 2 x 105ah batteries plus the starter battery, which will be the best way for the panels, in series or parallel? There are so many conflicting views on this!

Great video. May i ask what adhevsiv,e did you use , as i want to change my panels in my eura mobil ducato..

Well done boys easy to follow keep it simple that's how to make a video many thanks

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Jamie.

Just found out channel, great info was thinking of fitting one to my Chausson been told that it can be wired into MH control panel but you have to leave control unit switched on, I really want to charge hab battery & engine battery at same time, really well explained so going to have a look at doing how you have done it 👍

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!Thank you for watching Andrew And Karen

Great informative video that will have helped a lot of people. Just one observation, the first connection should be from the battery terminal to the charge controller, after that it is safe to connect the solar panel to the charge controller. Connecting the solar panel to the charge controller before the battery can damage the controller.

@TheMotorhomeMan

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! Dave 👍

@davef8345

7 ай бұрын

Your welcome@@TheMotorhomeMan

Great video and so straight forward. On my system the vehicle battery is displaying as poor even though it is well charged. In order for me to check that it is correctly connected would you be able to show/explain a bit more on what the vehicle battery connection should look like please?

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

The wires are connected to ring terminals and then on to the battery clamps if this helps.

Can I use this exact set up on a van with a split charger already in place ? Ty 😊

I’ve shared this video on Swift Motor Home Owners on Facebook, hope you don’t mind.

@TheMotorhomeMan

Ай бұрын

Not at all Thank You 👍

Fab tips but when doing sticky back trunking pull the blue sticky cover as your sticking it down it will save you getting bends

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

happy

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

I hope so

I'm taking of a 135w panel because I'm changing my van.would you suggest buying new or is panel still good its about 9 years old what test results would I look for like you did your test.

Good, clear guide. Seen some stupidly over-complicated instructions from 'experts'.....splicing wires, bypassing relays....allsorts of rubbish. then saying that it may invalidate the warranty on your £60k motorhome!

@TheMotorhomeMan

8 ай бұрын

Sometimes keeping it simple is the best way!!🙌

Great informative video. Tomorrow i shall trace my 80watt flexi roof mounted solar panel wiring. We have an autotrail t670 on a fiat ducato. I will be looking for the controller to protect batteries from overfull. Many thanks, two weeks into first campervan.

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck! hopefully you can soon get out DnM

I have a 1996 autosleeper on Ford. Can I use this setup to keep both leisure and vehicle batteries topped up. ?

Good explanation, would it be wise to cover the panel whilst connecting wires, so no charge coming through

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Ian we cover the solar panel with the box.

Great video Jason.👍 What sealant did you use mate?

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Answered in Motorhome Diaries 9

What size wire do you use to connect everything?

Goodman Jason

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Greg

Fantastic video, just wondering if tv aerial is pointing in the other direction will it not effect performance of the solar panel output? People say if more than one solar cell is in shade panel will stop working🤔

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

There is a for and against for everything Damian.

Did I miss something? Why have u connected panel to leisure AND main battery? Thanks

Great video. what was the name of the brackets you used and where can I get them? Thanks

@TheMotorhomeMan

11 ай бұрын

Aero's

Yeah, useful video..I have to buy a dual battery controller for the motorhome..need to fit my 2 panels soon.. sick of jumping if from my yaris.. takes aaages ..

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Rob

@livelongandprosper70

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMotorhomeMan yeah, I fitted one to our caravan a couple of years ago..but the motorhome is slightly more involved..just get the dual controller and run the cable to vehicle battery as well as leisure ..as per your video..I have guys outside as we speak cleaning the van..roof is manky.. then I can fit the solar panels..I got the professionals in to give it a proper clean ..just this once 😁

Hi Jason thanks for the info what wire and fuse do I need for that many thanks mate

@peterrider3471

3 жыл бұрын

Also Jason it won’t cook my battery will it

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

That is what your controller is for Peter 👍

Hi Jason. Great videos :-))). Just a bit of advice. We have a 100 watt solar panel on top which powers the leisure battery. Need to get a bit of charge to the cab battery. Would you go for a dual controller or a battery master? Great Stokie accent by the way lol :-)))

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick go for a dual controller

Hi mate good video what size cable do u need from control to battery’s av got 170watt panel with 20 amp controller ? Thanks

@TheMotorhomeMan

10 ай бұрын

I think 1.5

What size of fuse do we need.

Hi There,, at 9:33 on the video you have your right knee on the panel,, are the panels strong enough this ?, I have always been so careful when washing or doing anything on or even near the panel,, Good video though,,

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you are right and I got told off for doing it but they are durable.

Great video, would have been useful to see you actually connecting to the batteries, fitting the fuses and why you had white cable and black cables? Just for us complete novices! Thanks

@TheMotorhomeMan

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

Is this just a one-off, or could you fit one to mine? Nice work, always something good on here!!😉

@TheMotorhomeMan

8 ай бұрын

www.caravansandcampersltd.co.uk/pages/solar_panels.html

Hi Jason - in regards to 2007 and 2008 Autotrail Cheyenne 630 models - do they come with a spare wheel? Went to look at another one and it had no spare

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

I do not know Rob

Hello jason great video ..there are so many solar panels and kit on ebay ect ..🤔can you recommend a company 120 watt panel polycrystal use...mppt wiring fuses glue and fixings ..Tia Tony

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony we use Solar Technology

Does the trunking not affect ability to attach racks to the rails? Should the trunking be positioned lower if you want to add a cargo/roof/canoe etc rack of some sort?

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Good point but Kevin does not do any canoeing Jerry

Can you tell me which adhesive you used to install the panel please, I'm told it's quite important to use the correct one?

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Answered in Motorhome Diaries 9

Jason, its easy to drill a hole into plastic shells vans rather than the problems when drilling into metal. but, does the adhesive still apply to metal as well? i see a few people who make sure their solar is bolted not glued onto roof.

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

We have never had a problem Biased and will never bolt into a roof.People have their own way of doing things.

Important points missed. Check where the internal cables run in the roof before drilling. What was the adhesive specification and why didn't you degrease the brackets and the roof.

@TheMotorhomeMan

11 ай бұрын

👍

Should glue it for wire

Hi Jason I’ve got a auto quest 155 elddis. Question for you if you could help me out. I’ve got a 120w. Solar panel and it’s only connected to the leasure battery how do I connect it to the van battery has well ?

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Run another cable from the controller to the battery Peter

Hope you don't mind me asking 4 questions: 1) Bearing in mind that, from what I can see, if the TV aerial is moved, it could shade the panel and cause it to stop working efficiently, is that really the best place to put it? 2) Why have you put ducting on the inside of the van? Does that look good? 3) Why have you run the cable the whole length of the van when you could have droppped it in by the panel? That would have looked a lot better and reduced voltage drop. 4) Why have you used a PWM regulator and not an MPPT model? Purely because of the cost difference? Serious questions and serious answers would be appreciated.

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy the solar is effective with out sun light and yes you can argue the case.We put trunking inside to hide the wires.If we dropped in by the panel we would of have to run the wires all through the motorhome anyway.We used the particular controller because that is what Kevin wanted and he did not want anything fancy.

OK, a few issues here. The cables going to the solar controller need securing, they could easily be pulled out as they are. Secondly there is exposed cable core at the connections, the cable should be stripped to just the right length to prevent this. Apart from that, not too bad! Oh and thicker cable to reduce voltage drop.

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew point taken but we only try to cover the basic's for people and not to get to involved as the video will go on for ever and the aim is to give a basic understanding for people.

@avocado71

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMotorhomeMan but surely the safety of the installation is a basic necessity.

@livelongandprosper70

4 жыл бұрын

@@avocado71 you sir, are a bellend.

@garrymcfadden4105

3 жыл бұрын

@@livelongandprosper70 lol

No need to buy and install a new solar control unit. That Autotrail model (like mine) and other Autotrails, has a solar charge controller already installed inside the main control unit. You simply connect the pos & neg wires from the solar panel to this unit. Also you don't have to take pos & neg wires to the leisure and vehicle batteries, the van's main unit supplies the solar charge to both batteries, depending which battery has the lowest charge.

Hi Jason I don't know if you will pick up this message as your vlog was ages ago but I will give it a go , I have an Adria 670sl it's fitted with a 120 solar panel and has 2 leisure batteries I have the same controller you have in your vlog but mines is only wired to 1 battery, question is should I connect the other leisure battery to the so I'm charging both leisure batteries or should I connect it to the vehicle battery , your thoughts would be appreciated, I'm thinking about a BtB charger as well , love your vlogs,

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim I would connect up to the vehicle battery as the other should be charging both leisure batteries if connected up properly.

What did you use for adhesive and cleaning

@TheMotorhomeMan

8 ай бұрын

Tar & Glue remover👍

This is why I watch your channel very informative,do you connect the wires directly to the battery terminals.thanks guys

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony,yes we do with a fuse.

meant the main control panel

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Ok

I've found a detailed and accurate project on the Avasva .

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

My solar panel goes to the control module and is sent to batteries from there. I would have also used hellerman sleeving and ferrels on the ends of the cables.. Good video

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rich

Great job, pity you couldn’t have shown us how you actually connected th3 batteries up. How you connected them and how you put the fuse in. Perhaps some other time.thanks .

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry! Micky I did not want the video to drag on to long

@raykeogh1972

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMotorhomeMan to say this one here and the other there would not of took more than 6 seconds.

What year was the motorhome? I understand that you cannot use your kit to charge the vehicle battery on Euro 5 or later fiat ducato. My vehicle is 2016. Am I right? Thank you.

@TheMotorhomeMan

Жыл бұрын

Oh not sure Tommy, will try to find out for you 😀

Hi Jason....I was measuring up my Motorhome for solar panels over the weekend when I got a bit of a shock, the rear part of the roof seemed like it had come away from the main structure, although all the edges and skylights were all sealed which concerned me just a bit. Someone mentioned to me that this is normal and is called a floating roof. Can you confirm this is true or not as I know you have had dealings with many Motorhomes? Our Motorhome is a Eura Mobil 770 on a Ducato 2.8 chassis......I did make a video showing my finding on our new youtube channel.

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Ok Vagabond let me check out your video and I will get back to you,just bear with me.

Why did you not run the trunking on the flat part of the roof ?

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Because Andrew that is how Kevin wanted it plus no water can sit there.

Hi Jason how much does the whole kit cost? Also I didn’t call about the Autotrail as I can’t get the funds but great meeting you guys

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob no problem about the motorhome.The prices are here www.caravansandcampersltd.co.uk/pages/solar_panels.html

@robjamessolo

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason - when I get round to getting a van maybe I’ll drive it to you to fit a solar - looks like you got it sussed

Hi Jason hope you are well - if i wanted you to fit a solar panel for me would i be able to stay onsite overnight in the van to allow the adhesive to dry as its a 2 hour trip for me

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Yes but you will have to wait till the campsite opens properly. Rob

@robjamessolo

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason - that’s ok matey it won’t be for a while anyway - hope you’re keeping well

Can i just charge my leisure battery this way, or do i have to charge both ?

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can Paul

Great video Jason, just taken delivery of my Ci Carioca 706 yesterday and trying to work out how a solar panel would go. Batteries under drivers seat and in passenger foot well. Would it be a tricky job? Think I will have to let someone else undertake the job for me..

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Probably a goos idea Andrew 🙃

hi can u tell me what controller i need for 3 solar panels which are 100 watt each totall of watts 300 and also what size cable i need also what size inline fuses i need thanks j

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

You will need 30 amp ideally MPPT charge controller

@jasonperrett6077

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMotorhomeMan hi thanks for the reply can u please advise me on what amp inline fuses i need and will 4 mm wire be ok to use thanks again jason

@jasonperrett6077

3 жыл бұрын

can u please advise me on what size inline fuses i need thanks j

always connect battery to controller first, then solars panels second .......making sure solar panels are covered before hooking up ......S

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

Is it possible to fit a solar panel to a pop up top?

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Josh a flexible one

can I have a link to the website

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

In the description

Helpful informative video...but...terrible placement of the panel! When raised, the TV aerial will cast a shadow over the panel for much of the day reducing its output to virtually zero. I'd have put it on the opposite side and used thicker cable to negate any voitage loss over the longer cable run.

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

You don't need sun just light.Kevin stores is undercover and it is still working with the light.

@WoollyWanderers

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMotorhomeMan But you get less light in the shade than you do in the open! I know from experience when parked underneath a tree or even a lamp post which casts shade over even just one panel my output drops significantly. I suppose as an experiment you could raise the tv antenna and see what happens when you rotate it such that it casts a shadow over the panel. Anyway I won't labour the point, enjoyed and "liked" the video thanks :)

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

No problem you bring up a very valued comment Woolly

@stuartwallace7841

4 жыл бұрын

@@WoollyWanderers ah, so thats a tv antenna and it extends! thanks,i wondered what it was.

What soler panel is it

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 ай бұрын

120 watt Kenny 👍

How much will it cost me to put solar panels on the roof of my motor home? It will be 200Volts solar panel, Bluetooth converter, 15 amp and a leisure battery to install.

@iftakharshah549

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching your videos and I have seen almost all of them, I love what you do, thank you for the information

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Iftakhar 👍

@iftakharshah549

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMotorhomeMan u didn’t tell me how much ruffle thanks

"Because were doing it on Kev's van we're going to use the cheaper version " #$@% Haaa haaaa haaaaa 😃😂😁😀😃😂😁😀

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

Well he would not pay for the dearer one 😂

Wiring is a bit tatty up to the controller

@TheMotorhomeMan

Жыл бұрын

👍

My controller can have two battery’s running on it

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@peterrider3471

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMotorhomeMan hi Jason any idea what wire and fuse I need to run from my controller to my vehicle battery ?

2020 why aren’t they built in

@TheMotorhomeMan

4 жыл бұрын

I o not know Thomas

@thomaspridmore106

4 жыл бұрын

The Motorhome Man money ?

@WeBuyAnyMotorcaravan

4 жыл бұрын

@@thomaspridmore106 And to make the payload numbers look better.

You are not suppose to pull the blue strip you pull it as you guide it on the side were you want to stick That is why the blue strip is for. Next time try

@TheMotorhomeMan

2 жыл бұрын

👍

pity you screwed it up with the trucking

@TheMotorhomeMan

3 жыл бұрын

Kevin wanted the trunking on Tony

@acgreatrex

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMotorhomeMan yes but i bet he wanted it on straight