FITTED SOLAR FOR MOTORHOMES & CAMPERVANS IN THE UK, TELEPHONE OR WHATSAPP 07479351951
FITTED SOLAR FOR MOTORHOMES & CAMPERVANS IN THE UK, TELEPHONE OR WHATSAPP 07479351951
Choose the best off grid solar panel and solar kit to fit your budget, your requirements and your lifestyle.
The best solar panel for a motorhome or campervan in the UK depends on how you use your vehicle. Small 100W kits are fine for a few small lights and phone charging, but most van owners quickly find they don’t produce enough power for modern off-grid living.
At Solar Shack, our most popular choice is the 325W single-panel kit. This provides enough energy to run a 12V fridge, TV, water pump, lighting, laptops and chargers, without needing multiple panels cluttering the roof.
For reliability and efficiency, we recommend pairing your solar panel with a Victron SmartSolar MPPT charge controller or an Epever MPPT digital display controller. Both optimise charging for leisure, lead acid, AGM or lithium batteries, and ensure your system performs in all weather conditions.
So, if you’re asking “what is the best solar panel for my campervan or motorhome?” — the answer is a high-output single panel (325W or more) with an MPPT controller. It gives the best balance of power, roof space, and value for money.
PWM vs MPPT – What’s the Difference?
A solar charge controller connects your solar panel to your leisure battery. Its job is to reduce the panel’s high voltage (typically 18v–55v) down to a safe level for charging your 12 volt or 24 volt battery.
1. PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)
2. MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking)
Lead Acid vs Lithium LiFePO₄
Your leisure battery stores the energy produced by your solar panel. Here’s how the two main types compare:
The most common and budget-friendly choice. Includes sealed, AGM, and GEL types.
High-performance option for modern setups.