Far too much choice

DAVIDG58 · 06-03-2013, 18:28

I am looking to add a solar panel and a satellite system, ideally at the same time, I am possibly naiive and think the solar panel bit is the easy bit, I have found Detroit Solar, local to me and seem good value, with no negative comment to be found. I am looking at a 140W solar panel, and a Zen Rad automatic satellite, I have not heard of this make and keep seeing Oyster everywhere, should I pay the extra for an Oyster or AN Other? David

atlantisbird · 06-03-2013, 18:51

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Originally Posted by DAVIDG58

I am looking to add a solar panel and a satellite system, ideally at the same time, I am possibly naiive and think the solar panel bit is the easy bit, I have found Detroit Solar, local to me and seem good value, with no negative comment to be found. I am looking at a 140W solar panel, and a Zen Rad automatic satellite, I have not heard of this make and keep seeing Oyster everywhere, should I pay the extra for an Oyster or AN Other? David

Hi David,
Detroit Solar fitted our Zen Rad at a meet in South Wales and we have been satisfied with it so far.
We were advised by them as we wanted to make sure we could get signal in southern Europe and we got a larger one for the small difference in price.
Very professional company the staff knew what they were doing and we were delighted with the care the used on our new van.
I would also ask them if the 140W is necessary it may be too much.
Atlantisbird
Ann & Harry

DAVIDG58 · 06-03-2013, 19:04

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Originally Posted by atlantisbird

Hi David,
Detroit Solar fitted our Zen Rad at a meet in South Wales and we have been satisfied with it so far.
We were advised by them as we wanted to make sure we could get signal in southern Europe and we got a larger one for the small difference in price.
Very professional company the staff knew what they were doing and we were delighted with the care the used on our new van.
I would also ask them if the 140W is necessary it may be too much.
Atlantisbird
Ann & Harry

Many thanks, I have opted for the larger panel as we have 2 x 80A batteries fitted and with the larger panel there is an option to put a small charge to the engine battery at same time, seems like a good benefit for fairly small extra £'s (less than £100 more). I plan to 'do europe' with my MH so have also opted for the larger dish. I have been told you can't run 2 x TV's at the same time which seems a shame, but we have to be led by those that know?? then hope they do!! David

Johns_Cross_Motorhomes · 06-03-2013, 20:20

Have a chat to member on here.

Peter

DAVIDG58 · 06-03-2013, 21:10

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Originally Posted by Johns_Cross_Motorhomes

Have a chat to member on here.

Peter

Sorry, excuse my ignorance, how do I contact him, I thought I could just click on the link. David

Mike405 · 06-03-2013, 21:16

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Originally Posted by DAVIDG58

Sorry, excuse my ignorance, how do I contact him, I thought I could just click on the link. David

http://www.davenewell.co.uk/

He is doing an offer on solar installation at the Newark show, £360 for I think an 80 watt panel fully fitted. No doubt do a deal on bigger panels if that is what you need.

Mike

DAVIDG58 · 06-03-2013, 21:18

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Originally Posted by Mike405

http://www.davenewell.co.uk/

He is doing an offer on solar installation at the Newark show, £360 for I think an 80 watt panel fully fitted. No doubt do a deal on bigger panels if that is what you need.

Mike

Thanks for that, I have found a way to send him a message on here, will have a look at his web site now. David