T7 Solar panels from solar camper solutions.

[thehoggmeister]

I am considering fitting a solar panel from solar camper solutions to my T7 Ocean. Not sure how much sunlight I will get in sunny Scotland. I see from other posts that members have fitted these. I have watched the available YouTube videos and fitting seems to be at my level of DIY skills.

1. For those that have fitted them, was it a fairly straightforward process and does it involve trim removal? I have seen the pictures of the mppt controller above the water tank on their website. The cable run should be relatively short as the batteries are close to the rear of the vehicle.
2. Are there any issues with the warranty for doing this. As far as I am aware it is equivalent to using a plug in charger for the batteries.

I just want one panel as this will be sufficient for us. You can end up bamboozling yourself if watching YouTube videos on van conversions where they want to go off grid for weeks at a time. I like my comforts so off grid camping will be on the odd occasion but I like to know something is keeping the batteries topped up.

 

[chockswahay]

I only fitted on T6.1 so can’t really help (it was very straightforward though), however if you intend to use sites and leccy most of the time why bother? Unless you configure the wiring to charge engine battery as well you will still need to plug in at home if the van doesn’t move for a few weeks just to stop the engine battery from draining down.

 

[thehoggmeister]

I would like option as the location of a site without electricity may suit where we are visiting. The van is used daily so charging the vehicle battery is not an issue. I am fortunate enough to have a blue camping cable connector at my house so I can keep it topped up if need be.

 

[sticky1]

It’s very straightforward on the T7, if you use the rubber grommet behind the rear door and use a ‘trace’ wire to pull the wire into the rear cupboard and straight down into the battery compartment. There’s good access and multiple locations to install the MPPT controller.

 

[thehoggmeister]

It’s very straightforward on the T7, if you use the rubber grommet behind the rear door and use a ‘trace’ wire to pull the wire into the rear cupboard and straight down into the battery compartment. There’s good access and multiple locations to install the MPPT controller.

Thanks for the information. That's sounds a lot simpler than the video A Bus and Beyond did on You Tube with their California Beach. This involved quite a bit of trim removal.