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The freedom to park up and camp up where you like is closer than ever now. A camping solar setup is quite simple, not rocket science to install and by not needing electric hook up, it literally opens up the world to you.

Click for Fitted options (Ideal for Vans & Motorhomes)
Or For Mobile options (Tent campers or those that want a mobile system)

We've scoured Amazon to find best prices and best equipment, hopefully this guide will help you get the right kit and save you a lot of money.

Permanent Fitted
Solar Systems

The four major components in a fully fitted system are the solar panel, controller, battery and if you need it, an inverter. We discuss all the different options below and some essential safety features you should install when fitting.

Flexible Panels

150w Monocrystalline Solar panel are great if you are short on space, or don't wish to drill through your roof.
Flexible are lightweight and can affix to non flat/curved surfaces unlike rigid panels.

If it comes with the free chinese controller, throw it away. You will only get about 10% of what the sun produces and they have been known to fry batteries.

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Adhesive

You will only need two tubes of adhesive to fit a flexible panel. Don't scrimp on the adhesive, it's the only thing holding your panel down.

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Rigid Panels

The longer lasting option is a rigid panel, if you have space and can fit a rigid panel, then these are a great price.

You will need to buy a mounting kit and adhesive to install this and ensure air can get underneath it to cool the panel when in use.

100w Rigid Panel

This one is a 100w panel by Renogy, a trusted manufacturer.

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200w Rigid Panel

This is a 200 watt panel by Renogy

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340w Rigid Panel Set

This is made up of 2x170 watt panels by Eco-Worthy

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Everything you need to fit any of these rigid these panels is below

Mounting Kit

To fit a rigid panel you will only need the following mounting kit, good adhesive and some self tapping screws for complete peace of mind. Ignore any suggestion of just using adhesive, a belt and braces approach is always. If you have more than one panel you'll need more than one mounting kit.

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Adhesive

Roughly two tubes of this are needed to fit the mounting kit and the panel.
Don't be tempted to scrimp on the adhesive and sealant, this is the stuff that's preventing leaks in your pride and joy, cheap sealant is cheap for a reason.

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Screws

The Self tapping screws are great, they screw into pretty much anything without the need to pre drill a hole.

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Charge Controllers

Don’t go cheap here, spend well as this will give you the maximum power from your panel and safeguard your batteries. You can buy cheap Chinese ones, but they will ruin your batteries over time and are completely inefficient.

Epever are very reasonably priced and will convert 99% of the suns power to energy.

40A Controller

This is for a 40A one, great power creation but if you want to add a panels to your setup in future go for the 60A below this one.

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60A Controller

This controller should be enough to allow you to fit a number of panels, with a higher maximum input voltage of 150 volts.

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Cabling


9m/30ft of each red and black cable should be enough for most setups, depending on battery and controller placement.

These cables will run from your panels to your controller and then to your leisure battery

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You may not even need this much cable, so you could save a bit of money by doing a measure up first, estimate how far your cable will need to run between components.


Terminal Spades

Solar panel wires are now needed to go from the controller to your batteries 12v terminals, here you’ll need terminal spades to connect it all up.


Buying a set will allow you to connect other electrics up at a later date and for the price difference well worth it.

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Completely Mobile Solar Setups

Perfect for tent campers and those that don't want a permanently fitted system, it's quite possible to have all of the power you need. There's some fabulous options out there at the moment, to provide an ehu alternative and it's getting more and more affordable.

Battery Banks

This is the much cheaper option, for those of you that just want to power things like phones, tablets etc. They have lithium batteries built into them and can be charged before you leave, meaning no need for seperate solar panels.


Best Buy

This particular option is an absolute steal at the moment, it can charge a phone fully up to 7.5 times and you can even leave it in the sun to recharge with it's built in solar panel. A cheap and cheerful way of having the power you need.


30000mah

As of 21/02/2024 with a 15% voucher available to apply it's only £16.99. Without a doubt this is the best powerbank deal we've found right now.

The only downside to this is that multiple devices will be needed for a long stay, however if it is just you camping and you just need your phone on, then this will do the job well.

Power Stations

Now these little systems are complete game changers for tent campers, giving you masses of power, enabling you to charge multiple devices at once and having liFeP04 lithium inside, they last for ages. Why should only motorhomes and campervans have all the of the power?


Best Buys

This powerstation has a built in solar panel input to charge, or you can charge by plugging it into your car and at home before you leave. It also has a pure sine wave invertor, allowing you to make the most of the power and plug in some household essentials. Home comforts at a very good price.

As of 21/02/2024 there is a £29 voucher available to apply and it's only £190.29. A complete bargain for what you're getting and something that will really shake up the power station market.

Solar Powerstation

For those of you that really want to show off and break free of the grid, this powerstation takes total advantage of the suns free power. It comes with two matching 110w matching high efficiency, latest tech solar panels and boasts a 1500w output.

If you've sat jealously looking at those with solar setups on their vans, then this is the answer. You can charge up to 12 items all at the same time with this one. It's a bigger capacity powerstation than it's little brother above with 828wh available, should be plenty of power for your whole camping party.

As of 21/02/2024 there is a £240 voucher available to apply and it's £759.00. It's normally £999 so well worth getting in there before the voucher goes or it sells out.

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