Campervan solar panels keep your leisure battery topped up wherever you park, so you can run lights, a fridge, water pump and chargers without hooking up to the mains or running the engine. Because space and weight are at a premium in a campervan, the right panel for a van is rarely the same as one you’d bolt to a motorhome or caravan.
Weight and aesthetics matter most. Our semi-flexible 12v panels are slim and lightweight, bond flat to the roof and sit almost flush, so they’re discreet and won’t add noticeable weight or wind drag. That makes them the popular choice for VW T4, T5 and T6 vans and other van conversions.
Got a pop-top or an awkward roof? Pop-top roofs and curved or ribbed panels need a panel that can flex and a layout that works around the lifting section. Most campervan owners find a 100w–150w kit is the sweet spot for weekend trips and longer tours, paired with an MPPT charge controller for the best charge in lower light.
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Not sure what will fit? Measure your usable roof space, take a photo and email it to our team; we’ll recommend the perfect-fit campervan solar panel kit, whether you’re fitting it yourself or having it installed.
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Campervan Solar Panel FAQs
For most UK campervans, a 100w to 150w kit is the sensible range. A 100w kit comfortably maintains a single leisure battery for weekend trips, while 120w–150w gives extra headroom for longer tours, winter use, or running a 12v fridge. The right size depends on your roof space and how much power you use, and our team is happy to help you work it out.
For campervans, semi-flexible panels are usually the better fit. They're lightweight, sit almost flush to the roof and can follow a gentle curve, which suits van roofs and keeps the profile discreet. Rigid panels are more robust and slightly more efficient, but they're heavier, stand proud of the roof and need a mounting frame, so they're more common on larger motorhomes.
Yes. Our semi-flexible kits are popular on VW T4, T5 and T6 vans and work well with pop-top roofs, where they bond to the fixed section of the roof around the lifting panel. If your roof profile is awkward, send us your measurements and a photo and we'll advise on the best layout.
A roof-mounted panel generates power whenever there's daylight, including while you drive, topping up your leisure battery on the move and while you're parked up. If you also want to charge from the engine while driving, that's done with a split charge or battery-to-battery kit, which we can supply alongside your solar kit.
An MPPT controller isn't essential, but it's worth it for a campervan. MPPT controllers are more efficient than basic PWM controllers, drawing more usable charge from the same panel, especially in the weaker light of British winters. Many of our campervan kits are available with an MPPT controller as standard.
Our kits are designed for straightforward DIY installation and come with full instructions. If you'd rather leave it to the professionals, our sister company the Motorhome Workshop offers a full fitting service, with all parts and labour guaranteed.
