Cost of installation Solar Panel (1 Viewer)

[Spots]

I have a quote of £653 for supply and installation of a 140 w Dual solar Panel in Berks.Is this a reasonable amount to pay. Thanks.

 

[eddie]

What is a "Dual solar panel"?

 

[mike mcglynn]

Hi, I don't know what a dual solar panel is but I had a 100watt one fitted by eddie vanbitz for a great deal less than your quote, he is a member and is not so far from yours.

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[funflair]

I would assume we are talking about two 140 watt panels which depending on quality etc would be £300+, a good MPPT regulator could be over £100 if not £150 plus cables entry box glands and brackets so you could be looking at, at least £450 or £500 for all the bits, the rest is for a qualified tech guy to put it all on the roof for you including a bit of VAT for George. If you can't do it yourself I would think it was OK.

Martin

 

[Charlie]

I would assume we are talking about two 140 watt panels which depending on quality etc would be £300+, a good MPPT regulator could be over £100 if not £150 plus cables entry box glands and brackets so you could be looking at, at least £450 or £500 for all the bits, the rest is for a qualified tech guy to put it all on the roof for you including a bit of VAT for George. If you can't do it yourself I would think it was OK.

Martin

George can go and F..............................F......................................F...................................

Can we have a thread where he gets gassed ? Please ?

 

[funflair]

George can go and F..............................F......................................F...................................

Can we have a thread where he gets gassed ? Please ?

Not a lot of choice really he will get his cut one way or another.

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[scotjimland]

Impossible to say whether it's a good price or not..

To do that you need a list of the components with make and model..
then you need to survey the van... length of cable run.. where and how it will be installed... etc etc

unfair to compare unless it is exactly the same installation using the same parts and materials.

 

[Lenny HB]

That sounds a bit expensive 3-400 nearer the mark. If you go ahead do make sure you see examples of their work.
My mate had one fitted by the Doncaster Carthago dealer £500 for a 100w one after haggling, biggest bodge I've ever seen. Panel was stuck on the roof with great blobs of Sika mounted unevenly looked dreadful, they ignored the built in 6mm cables and wired it with 1.5 mm mains 3 core flex, fitted a 5 quid regulator.

 

[colyboy]

They really easy to fit yourself!

colyboy

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[Spots]

The work would be done by a motor caravan dealer/company.
Unfortunately I won't know how to install .

 

[scotjimland]

They really easy to fit yourself!

colyboy

yes.. like most things it's 'easy' when you know how and have the tools and skills..

 

[chaser]

Do you really need all that power, do you wild camp all the time , if you use hookup at all , don't think you would need all that.

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[PhilandMena]

I fitted my 120 W. German solar panel for under £200.00 The panel i got for about £140 of Ebay. (exact same panel is now over £600 ?). Connecting cables from Sargent, mounting brackets, box gland and glue made up the rest. Autotrail told me where to drill and Sargent told me how to make right connections (all snap fit). YouTube showed me how to install panel on roof. Take your time and you should be fine). I went to a local dealer and asked him to quote for doing the job with the parts I had purchased. He refused saying it would have to be all of his parts and estimated around £700 to complete.

 

[Busman]

I fitted my 120 W. German solar panel for under £200.00 The panel i got for about £140 of Ebay. (exact same panel is now over £600 ?). Connecting cables from Sargent, mounting brackets, box gland and glue made up the rest. Autotrail told me where to drill and Sargent told me how to make right connections (all snap fit). YouTube showed me how to install panel on roof. Take your time and you should be fine). I went to a local dealer and asked him to quote for doing the job with the parts I had purchased. He refused saying it would have to be all of his parts and estimated around £700 to complete.

Well done Mena xx

 

[Scattycat]

Just had a new 140w panel fitted at a cost of 508€ , so about £390

The price included removing the old damaged panel, supply and fitting the new one including new regulator.

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[Busman]

What is a "Dual solar panel"?

Do you really need all that power, do you wild camp all the time , if you use hookup at all , don't think you would need all that.

these are the stock questions you need to answer, seems expensive to me, I went awat last winter with one 120w panel and had no problem, maybe more storage leisure batterys is the way, your in the right place to ask

 

[angusboy]

Get price off vanbitz at least you know what u get , and you could stay night for free at his site, i was more than pleased.

 

[stevec]

I've just fitted twin 130W panels along with a Schaudt MPPT regulator. Panels cost £190 (for both) from Germany. Regulator was £135 (but does charge van and hab battery so no split charger needed). 6mm cables cost another £30. Brackets and Sikaflex about £25. The dealer I bought the van from wanted £1200 to fit one 120W panel!!!! But they did fit the cables through the roof for free to keep the hab warranty intact! I've fitted one panel before on my first MH. The most difficult thing I found was knowing just how much Sikaflex to put on the brackets. A helper is also handy on a second ladder as the panels can be quite unweildy especially when the brackets have been Sikaflexed up and need to be positioned carefully.

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[Spots]

Was recommended a 140 w by the place where I purchased motorhome . Will have to take advice from other knowledgeable sources now.
I have a Compass 100 Avante Garde

 

[Big Nick]

I got a 120w fitted for £450, nice neat job and with the controller neatly hidden away

 

[TheCaller]

What is a "Dual solar panel"?

I wonder if it's a single 140W panel with a dual output controller.

Turning to Spots' pricing question, I suspect a lot of dealer quotes will include a margin for them plus a margin for the sub-contractor they call in to actually do the job. No reason why it shouldn't & better than doing it themselves without someone who knows what they are doing. But if Spots doesn't fancy the DIY route it might be better to take it to someone who specialises in the job rather than a general motorhome dealership - unless he knows it's a speciality of theirs. Personally I would be much happier going to VanBitz or one of the other specialists with recommendations on here. See the Solar Power section for more info.

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[PhilandMena]

Well done Mena xx

Thanks Dave, still fancy a shag darling !

 

[carolyn]

We would recommend Vanbitz as well. Our solar panel has meant a wonderful summer of rallys, including a week at Norden Farm without having to worry. It's all very well saying how easy it is but there are just as many posts recounting tales of woe when so called professionals make a mess up. It's only easy if you are good at that sort of thing, best to know my limitations I have found.

 

[Busman]

Thanks Dave, still fancy a shag darling !

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[PhilandMena]

Your response was to Mena and so I responded on her behalf. Corby humour, once again over the top of your head !

 

[Busman]

Your response was to Mena and so I responded on her behalf. Corby humour, once again over the top of your head !

Nope, made me chuckle, I like the humour

 

[PhilandMena]

Nope, made me chuckle, I like the humour

Of course she has no idea I said that and when you tell her, I will be missing a pair of testicles.

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[Ockerron]

Another recommendation for Vanbitz. We had a solar panel and controller, second leisure battery ,and battery master fitted by them at a good price and funster discount. Plus their site is lovely too.

 

[Jamwitt]

Vanbitze cheaper and top notch gear !

 

[Terry and Jan]

Contact www.autoadditionsnationwide.com, Speak to Tyronne on 07402860877 (owner) he came to Cornwall from Derby last year supplied and fitted 140w panel. £500.00. If you ring him say Terry from Saltash recommended him, He's a first class service for anything Motorhome.

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