{"id":8322,"date":"2025-06-03T12:49:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T12:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/06\/03\/campervan-solar-panels-explained-what-you-really-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2025-06-03T12:49:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T12:49:57","slug":"campervan-solar-panels-explained-what-you-really-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2025\/06\/03\/campervan-solar-panels-explained-what-you-really-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Campervan Solar Panels explained: What you really need to know!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Iirlo6iSrgU?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Solar can be a bit of a minefield when you\u2019re trying to get your head round it for your campervan \u2013 but don\u2019t worry, Richard\u2019s here to help make sense of it all! \u2600\ufe0f\ud83d\udd0b<\/p>\n<p>In this video, we talk through flexible vs rigid panels, what size panel you really need, how direction and sunlight make a difference \u2013 and why bigger is usually better, especially in winter. We\u2019ll also look at solar controllers, combined chargers, and our favourite high-quality kit that we fit in Orange Campers vans \u2013 including Victron with handy app control. \ud83d\udcf1<\/p>\n<p>Thinking about adding solar to your van \u2013 or starting a new build? This one\u2019s for you!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc47 Got questions? Drop them in the comments or give us a ring.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 Helpful Links:<br \/>\ud83e\udde1 Check our Trustpilot reviews: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/orangecampers.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.trustpilot.com\/review\/orangecampers.co.uk<\/a><br \/>\ud83c\udf10 Visit our website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.orangecampers.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.orangecampers.co.uk<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udcde Contact us: 01709 379313<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf1 Follow us for van inspo &#038; updates:<br \/>\ud83d\udccd Facebook: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OrangeCampers\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OrangeCampers<\/a><br \/>\ud83d\udccd Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/orangecampersltd\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/orangecampersltd\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Intro: Let\u2019s Talk Solar!<br \/>00:24 \u2013 Flexible panels: slim, flush &#038; quiet<br \/>01:06 \u2013 Why bigger is better for UK conditions<br \/>01:40 \u2013 How roof angle affects performance<br \/>02:42 \u2013 Parking tips for max solar gain<br \/>03:00 \u2013 Rigid panel benefits + repairability<br \/>04:00 \u2013 New tech: dual-sided solar<br \/>04:16 \u2013 Solar controllers explained<br \/>04:58 \u2013 Battery charging &#038; engine trickle<br \/>05:20 \u2013 MPPT controllers &#038; why they\u2019re better<br \/>05:40 \u2013 DC-to-DC and combined chargers<br \/>06:00 \u2013 Why we fit Victron gear<br \/>06:38 \u2013 Panel sizes: from 100W to 270W<br \/>07:42 \u2013 Panel quality: don\u2019t skimp!<br \/>08:10 \u2013 Our recommendations: rigid vs flexible<br \/>08:44 \u2013 Final thoughts + how to ask us questions<\/p>\n<p>#CampervanSolar #VanLifeUK #SolarSetup #VanConversionTips #OrangeCampers #RigidVsFlexible #CamperElectrics #VictronEnergy #VanBuildUK #OffGridCampervan #MotorhomeSolar #SolarPowerOnTheRoad #YorkshireVanLife<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solar can be a bit of a minefield when you\u2019re trying to get your head round it for your campervan \u2013 but don\u2019t worry, Richard\u2019s here to help make sense of it all! 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