Comments on: Solar panels on your expedition vehicle: The very basics

By: Terratrotter | Nicole

Terratrotter | Nicole — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 10:41:45 +0000

Thank you Clive for your positive feedback. We really appreciate it!

By: Clive Adams

Clive Adams — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 13:34:39 +0000

Very useful and interesting explanation of how to size your solar. Thanks.

By: Terratrotter | Nicole

Terratrotter | Nicole — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 10:49:09 +0000

We totally understand. We spend hours on the web, trying to figure it out. We’re happy we were able to help you this way.

Good luck and happy travels!
Nicole & Elmer

By: Overland Headquarters

Overland Headquarters — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 09:26:31 +0000

Good info. I suck at understanding electronics so I’ve been looking for info on adding solar panels to my Ford Expedition. Thanks!

By: Terratrotter | Nicole

Terratrotter | Nicole — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 23:06:11 +0000

As promised, a post about MPTT controllers and more: http://www.terratrotter.eu/electrical-system-expedition-vehicle/

I forgot to add last time that we might add a few extra fans around the fridge to keep air around it as cool as possible. But of course in Australian heat there is only that much you can do.

By: Terratrotter | Nicole

Terratrotter | Nicole — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:20:26 +0000

Thank you Andrew for the compliment and you are indeed right, a good solar charge controller (MPPT) is indeed very important as well. We plan to write more about this and other related appliances/instruments in the near future.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:02:02 +0000

Importantly it is also critical to look at the solar charge controller as different controllers will affect charge rates and determine how expandable the system may be in the future. I use an MPPT controller with good results.

Nice article, solar is great for tourers, here in Australia we get plenty of sun so it works well but our fridges also have to work harder due to the heat.