Vehicle Solar Installation Perth

• Fixed roof-mounted panels
• Canopy-mounted solar
• Trailer and camper-mounted panels
• Rooftop tent solar connections
• Portable solar panels
• Combined fixed and portable systems

Panels can be mounted to suitable vehicle roofs, canopies, trailers and other appropriate surfaces. We plan the location around usable space, existing accessories, cable routing and how the vehicle is actually used.

Panel capacity should be matched to the battery bank and expected energy use. A fridge and a few lights need far less charging capacity than a larger setup running Starlink, an inverter and multiple accessories.

• Anderson-style solar inputs
• External canopy connections
• Rear cargo-area inputs
• Trailer solar connections
• Solar-ready portable battery boxes

Solar inputs can be positioned where they are easy to reach without leaving loose wiring hanging around the vehicle. Common locations include canopies, rear cargo areas, trailers and dedicated accessory panels.

Portable solar is useful when you want to park the vehicle in the shade but move the panel into direct sunlight. It can also supplement fixed solar during longer stays or heavier power use.

• Alternator charging while driving
• Solar charging when sunlight is available
• Automatic management between sources
• Battery-specific charging profiles

The charger is installed between the vehicle charging system, solar input and auxiliary battery. Its location needs adequate protection, suitable wiring and practical access while keeping the installation clean.

A suitable charger lets alternator and solar charging work together while keeping the auxiliary electrical system separate from the vehicle's starter battery.

• Lithium systems
• AGM systems
• Single auxiliary batteries
• Multi-battery banks
• Portable battery boxes

Battery placement depends on the vehicle and available space. Systems can be built into suitable engine bays, rear cargo areas, drawers, ute trays, canopies, trailers or dedicated electrical compartments.

Capacity should be matched to your actual loads and how long you want to stay off-grid. Smaller weekend setups and large touring builds can have very different storage requirements.

• Battery charging management
• Solar input management
• Battery monitoring
• Charging-source management
• System information and controls

Battery management equipment is integrated with the battery bank, solar input and vehicle charging system. The layout is planned so the system remains accessible for monitoring and future servicing.

This is particularly useful for larger touring, trailer and off-grid systems where several charging sources and accessories need to work together.

• Selected 240V appliances
• Chargers and electronics
• Touring equipment
• Selected work equipment

Inverters need a suitable mounting location with secure high-current connections to the auxiliary battery system. Installation is planned around cable length, ventilation, access and the available space in the vehicle or canopy.

The inverter needs to suit both the equipment being powered and the battery capacity behind it. Installing an oversized inverter does not magically create more available power.

• 12V sockets
• Anderson plugs
• USB charging
• USB-C charging
• Dedicated fridge outlets

Outputs can be positioned around the canopy, rear drawers, cargo area, trailer or other useful locations. The aim is to put power where you actually need it rather than wherever was easiest to drill a hole.

• Accessory switch panels
• Lighting controls
• Distribution boxes
• Dedicated accessory circuits

• Solar-to-charger wiring
• Battery cabling
• Accessory circuits
• Power distribution
• Circuit protection

Wiring is routed around the vehicle, canopy or trailer with protection, service access and available space in mind. Cable selection and connections need to suit the current being carried by the system.

Good components still need a clean installation behind them. Proper routing, connections and protection help keep the finished system reliable and easier to maintain.

• Battery state of charge
• Available stored power
• Charging performance
• Solar contribution
• Accessory power use

Depending on the equipment selected, monitoring can be incorporated into the battery management system or installed as a dedicated display or control point in a practical location.

Monitoring gives you a clearer picture of what the system is doing and how much battery capacity remains before you find out the hard way.

• Fridges and freezers
• Camp and work lighting
• Phones and devices
• UHF and communications gear
• 12V accessories
• Selected 240V equipment

We design the battery, solar, charging and distribution system around the equipment you need to run. This helps make sure the charging capacity and battery storage match the actual load.

Starlink can be incorporated into a larger off-grid electrical system, with the solar and battery capacity planned around its power demand alongside your other accessories.