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Charging solar panel on a van in the shade

Discussion started by Nath009 on 2026-06-22

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Charging solar panel on a van in the shade

Nath009 · 2026-06-22 · Message 1 of 5

Hi,

How do you manage to charge your battery using a solar panel while keeping your vehicle in the shade so it doesn’t turn into an oven?

I have a Renault Trafic, unfortunately black, and my cooler, battery, and BougeRV solar panel.

My battery is mainly used for my electric cooler.

https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0CQ4LFVVR?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_3

Thanks in advance! Nath

Charging solar panel on van in the shade

Lescs · 2026-06-23 · Message 2 of 5

Keeping a flexible solar panel in the trunk that you can unfold in the sun when the vehicle is in the shade.

Charging solar panel on van in the shade

Nath009 · 2026-06-29 · Message 3 of 5

I’m gonna test it, but I’ve got a feeling the time spent near my van won’t be enough to recharge the battery.

Charging solar panel on van in the shade

Mathews · 2026-06-29 · Message 4 of 5

Good evening! Avoid leaving your vehicle in direct sunlight! During a heatwave, put it in a garage or in the shade. Otherwise, with solar radiation and UV rays, the paint can get damaged over time. Not to mention the bodywork might warp due to the heat causing materials to expand.

Charging solar panel on van in the shade

Nath009 · 2026-07-18 · Message 5 of 5

I didn’t know that, but anyway, I always put it in the shade when I can

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