A Guide to Motorhome Solar Panels, and Best on the Market

A good set of solar panels can make or break a project of living off-grid, with more and more people opting to use their motorhome as their place of residence and ‘van’ life also rising in popularity, the demand for solar panels for vehicles has risen greatly in recent years.

Going on holiday with your motorhome and the correct solar panels installed gives you access to free electricity on the road without having to rely on a holiday park to connect your motorhome to power. This means you can power your fridge/freezer on the go and cook hot meals from the comfort of your motorhome.

There are many benefits of free electricity generation that include silent power and no reliance on fossil fuels means that solar power is greatly sought after. It’s worth noting that the correct size panel should be purchased with our recommendation of 200w being a good starting point to power lightbulbs, TV’s, water, electric ovens and to be able to charge devices.

As the solar panels only generate power during the day we recommend installing a battery to be able to store the generated electricity, thus meaning you can have access to electricity at all hours of the day, it’s incredibly likely your motorhome/caravan already has a battery installed however if this is being drained daily then you may want to purchase an additional to be able to manage the power.

We have compiled a list of 5 sets of 200 watt and over panels that will help to improve your experience on the road.

ECO-WORTHY 200 Watts Solar Panel Kit Off-Grid System - £209.99

This system is a must-have for those who desire functionality and the ability to move things around depending on circumstances, the 200-watt system comes with 2 x 100-watt panels and all the equipment you will need to set these up, the positive of this being that if you do not need the 200 watts at all times, you can simply disconnect one of the panels and run purely from 100 watts.

A 30A solar controller is also included with this which provides protection against short circuits and overloading, the kit also allows you to run with 12v and 24v depending on your needs.

Click here to buy the ECO-WORTHY 200 Watts Solar Panel Kit Off-Grid System

Renogy 200-Watt 12 Volt Monocrystalline Solar Panel

This compact solar panel is 200 watts and is built to last with multi-layered sheet laminations to improve the performance of the panel, not only that but its durability means it can survive high winds and the weight of snow during the colder winter months.

Weighting 26lb and measuring 64.96 x 26.38 x 1.38 in makes this panel extremely compact and perfect for your motorhome/caravan when out on the road.

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XINPUGUANG 200w Off Grid Solar Kit 200w 18v Flexible Solar Panel - £199.99

This solar panel is available as 1 x 200-watt panel or as 2 x 100-watt panels to enable you to choose which would be best for you. The panel is a flexible panel that allows the user to bend the panel into a variety of shapes and provides the same power output of a rigid panel, this means that users whose caravan/motorhome doesn’t have the required roof space to fit a standard solan panel now have the option of this versatile panel.

Not only that but the panels can be assembled and charged in one place then moved elsewhere, they are often portable and lightweight allowing the user to easily put them away when not required and the installation time is much less than the standard panel, perfect for surfaces which cannot withstand too much weight.

Therefore, this panel is an excellent option for anyone wanting to utilise solar power on their caravan/motorhome as they are lightweight, easy to install and are available in different options.

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ECO-WORTHY 240W 12V Solar Panel System 1kWh/Day Solar Power Off Grid Kit - £529.99

If more power is your kind of thing, how about the 240-Watt Eco-worthy 12V Solar Panel system that comes with 2 x 120-Watt solar panels, 2 x 20Ah lithium batteries, a charge controller and 600w inverter to ensure that you have all you need to keep you going whilst on the road.

These fixed solar panels can output 1kWh per day (dependant on sunlight) and are ideal for when you’re out and about on the road and are the same size as their 100-Watt counterparts.

Using these panels you can ensure your food stays cool in the refrigerator, your tea stays warm with access to hot water via a kettle and of course, you can charge up your devices and use your TV on the power generated by solar power. If you feel the 200-Watt panels may not be sufficient, these may be perfect for you.

Click here to buy the ECO-WORTHY 240W 12V Solar Panel System 1kWh/Day Solar Power Off Grid Kit

Photonic Universe 300W Monocrystalline Solar Panel - £269.99

(Please note this is just the panel and doesn’t include any cabling or converters you may require.)

This panel is perfect for outdoor use and for larger systems due to its 300-watt capabilities, this means that you can refill batteries on the road much quicker and use more power without worrying about running out of battery. The panel itself has a fully waterproof junction box on the back which can work at high temperatures to ensure that you always have access to power regardless of how hot or cold it is.

The on-corrosive materials on the item also ensure that it can be used in all weather conditions, even close to seawater.

Click here to buy the Photonic Universe 300W Monocrystalline Solar Panel