Mags52
Free Member
Hi Folks, I'm looking for some advice.
Before we sold our old van we took it to the local dealer who had fitted a solar panel for us and they agreed that it was faulty. They were going to replace it but the replacement didn't arrive until after we sold it. They then agreed to put it on our new (to us) van.
We now have the new van (Autotrail Miami) and it already has a 120w solar system fitted and the receipts say that the last owner paid £900 for the system.
We looked out of the upstairs windows to check for space for a second panel and it looks like the roof is pretty well covered with the panel and all the vents and skylights. We are also worried about putting too much weight on and having insufficient payload.
The original panel cost us £800 including fitting so walking away with nothing feels a bit sore.
My questions are:
1) Is 120w solar plenty for most people? We have a pair of leisure batteries.
2) If not are there long slim solar panels available to fit in beside the one already there?
3) Would it be reasonable to ask them to give us a cash refund or some alternative work? (I'm doubtful they would do this to be honest but is it fair to ask for it?)
What are your thoughts?
Thanks
Mags
Before we sold our old van we took it to the local dealer who had fitted a solar panel for us and they agreed that it was faulty. They were going to replace it but the replacement didn't arrive until after we sold it. They then agreed to put it on our new (to us) van.
We now have the new van (Autotrail Miami) and it already has a 120w solar system fitted and the receipts say that the last owner paid £900 for the system.
We looked out of the upstairs windows to check for space for a second panel and it looks like the roof is pretty well covered with the panel and all the vents and skylights. We are also worried about putting too much weight on and having insufficient payload.
The original panel cost us £800 including fitting so walking away with nothing feels a bit sore.
My questions are:
1) Is 120w solar plenty for most people? We have a pair of leisure batteries.
2) If not are there long slim solar panels available to fit in beside the one already there?
3) Would it be reasonable to ask them to give us a cash refund or some alternative work? (I'm doubtful they would do this to be honest but is it fair to ask for it?)
What are your thoughts?
Thanks
Mags