Onboard Solar

24 recommendations and reviews from 19 people

• Referral from May 8, 2017
  

  Daniel S. asked:

  Hi need a little bit of advice. I'm looking for a couple of Solar panels for my 60 foot narrowboat. What should I be looking for? Am I better to get 250 watt panels perhaps two of them? And where's the best place to buy them? I'm on a budget.

  

  Jon M. replied:

  Tim at onboardsolar.co.uk

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• Referral from March 28, 2017
  

  Dave H. asked:

  Any one know of a good solar panel fitter.

  

  Rod N. replied:

  Tim Davis - www.onboardsolar.co.uk

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• Referral from July 28, 2016
  

  Mike C. asked:

  Hi, can anyone recommend a solar supplier and fitter on the Oxford canal at cropredy?? Many thanks

  

  Rory W. replied:

  onboard solar Tim 07810885734

  

  Sue K. replied:

  mine were supplied and fitted by Onboard solar (tim) and am more than pleased with them, professional service etc etc and I'm sure they would cover the Oxford

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• Referral from July 14, 2016
  

  Ben W. asked:

  Newbie looking to get some solar panels fitted. Does anyone have any recommendations? Repainting the boat, and have a toddler to look after too , so just need someone who can come out and get the job done quickly and properly. Thanks everyone!

  

  David R. replied:

  http://www.onboardsolar.co.uk/ fitted mine :) recommended whereabouts are you? can send you a contact for a boat painter if out East London way - Shabba

  

  Tris S. replied:

  Onboard solar do a very good job but aren't anywhere as cheap as DIY .

  

  Adam E. replied:

  Another onboard solar customer here, top notch service - but obviously you are paying for that compared to diy or someone who'll offer to do it for you for a couple of pints and a pouch of baccy

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• Referral from June 10, 2016
  

  Glyn B. asked:

  Solar Panels I am looking for a recommendation of a solar panel specialist in the south East. Any other advice on type of panel or controller would be welcome. There seem to be alot if decisions to make in the process of selecting the right ones it's slightly stressful as it's a big decision in terms of investment and I don't want to get it wrong. Thanks in anticipation.

  

  Tim D. replied:

  Please check out my website www.onboardsolar.co.uk we have over 1000 boats with our system on. Prices include professional installation on your boat. We are currently upgrading all our systems to new higher power less space taking.

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• Referral from September 2, 2015
  

  Stephen L. asked:

  Anyone recommend solar panels and fitted places. Think I need 500w plus for a 10x battery bank. Any advice on size/type also welcome.

  

  David W. replied:

  We've just had Tim from www.onboardsolar.co.uk fit ours. V professional - great job! He comes to you.

  

  Seth S. replied:

  onboard solar only fit 12 v systems. for 500 w you're much better off with 2 x 250W high voltage panels and a DECENT MPPT controller. Cheap and easy. link up the panels in series with pre-crimped MC4 cables and connect the controller to batteries with thick cable, an isolater and a fuse/breaker.

  

  Marko P. replied:

  I'll happily fit Bimble products, you can have a 470W MPPT system with stainless steel tilting brackets for about ~£750 all insured and up to RCD and BSS standards... I'd only use the outback controllers if you wanted to go up to 1000W in the future or love all the solar and battery data they provide. I'd recommend saving yourself £200 there unless you planning to use an electric kettle... They are beautiful though and what I use for the massive installations for music festivals. Bimble use quality German produced panels where onboard solar uses cheap "China land" panels, he charges >£1000 for a 400W system and uses cheap aluminum frames... I really can't believe he's still getting away with it... I've always kept my mouth shut but he's started telling folk that Bimble use domestic panels (there's no such thing) and that the wattage (power) means nothing - it's really not fair that he tries to hoodwink people this way and takes advantage of boaters in this manner... Go www.bimblesolar.com all the way, a lovely bunch of people who just want everyone to have solar... Grrrrrr....

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• Referral from April 8, 2015
  

  Hatt R. asked:

  Can anyone recommend me a good place to go to for solar panel advice & installation? I've also heard there are some panels that lie flat against the roof, are they any good or better to stick with the rigid ones? Cheers...

  

  Ann C. replied:

  I found this site very useful/informative... http://www.onboardsolar.co.uk/

  

  Maddie T. replied:

  I got mine installed by Onboard solar this morning and they look and are working great. Not as cheap as some companies, but I reckon you get what you pay for. I've heard that the ones that stick right against the roof can get too hot and become less effective. Onboard's are mounted so they stay cool and you can tilt them towards the sun in the morning/evening to get more juice :)

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• Referral from December 1, 2014
  

  Silvia M. asked:

  Looking into installing solar Panels to power my boat any recommendation for someone good who could work out what's best for my boat and instal for me?

  

  Andrea S. replied:

  Tim Davies from onboardsolar.co.uk did mine. Haven't run the engine for a year, apart from cruising or when I needed to use the hoover or hairdryer on a rainy day :-)

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• Referral from August 25, 2014
  

  Paul C. asked:

  Apologies....I know this has been asked before but could not find the thread. Can anyone recommend a supplier for solar panels that are suitable for use on a canal boat. Think there was a company that began with B.

  

  Dave W. replied:

  We had 2 x100W panels (+ MPPT controller) fitted by Tim from www.onboardsolar.co.uk last summer and have been really happy with them. He'll come and fit them wherever you happen to be moored at the time (as long as he can get his van close enough)..... We moored up near the pub at Thrupp.

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• Referral from July 11, 2014
  

  Noel R. asked:

  Thinking so getting solar panels can anyone one advise me of a good supplier and the ones to stay clear of please.

  

  Hamish L. replied:

  I have heard good things about www.onboardsolar.co.uk they offer a supply and fit service and will come out to your boat

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• Referral from May 8, 2014
  

  April S. asked:

  Hi London Boaters, I'm interested in getting solar panels fitted to my NB. Has anyone used a company in London that they would recommend? I am aware its cheaper to buy the kits and fit them yourself but I'm not competent with electric's for 240v/inverter etc and would rather have someone who can offer a receipt or warranty just incase. Also flexi VS rigid panels? Is there really a difference with the output? Im onboard Bohemian at LV if anyone wants to chat to me in person. Thanks.

  

  Gary B. replied:

  Also, there's a small company called onboardsolar.co.uk and he does custom installs on boats. Don't know him personally but have only ever heard good things about him

  

  Tris S. replied:

  I had some fitted a couple of weeks ago from " onboard solar " . Very good job , 2 × 100 w panels and mppt controler and haven't needed to run the engine since . Would recommend this company highly even though it's much cheaper to do it yourself . They supply all the certification required for BSS / insurance . You're welcome to have a look at mine ( currently in Perivale) if you pass "Space Monkey ."

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• Referral from January 18, 2014
  

  Ali B. asked:

  I want to get solar panels fitted and hopefully get my crummy electrics updated and sorted at the same time - any recommendations who to approach?

  

  Mike S. replied:

  I had mine fitted by Tim Davis who runs http://www.onboardsolar.co.uk/ might not be the cheapest option but he did a good job and uses some custom made mounting brackets which allow for a fair amount of tilting.

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• Referral from August 18, 2016
  

  Barb D. asked:

  Looking for a solar panel supplier and fitter, please, who may have a space in their calendar sometime soon in south Midlands. I.E. I am joining the Oxford canal at Dukes ditch tomorrow and heading north but can be a little flexible as to where I go after that. Don't mind secondhand panels ( with a warranty

  

  Rory W. replied:

  http://www.onboardsolar.co.uk/

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• Referral from January 10, 2016
  

  David L. asked:

  Hi am looking at adding more solar. Only have one 110W panel that came with the boat on July. 3x new110Ah domestics. Plan on making a storage box from decking and having the solar panels as its roof/lid. Any recommendations for someone to do the solar part please - meaduring up, advising, connecting. In 2 stages really. Once the panels are confirmed I can measure up the decking. Currently in Hanwell/ Southwell area heading in towards Paddington. Thanks in anticipation.

  

  David R. replied:

  Tim (On Board Solar) 07810885734 did mine a couple of years ago. Recommended :)

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• Referral from October 1, 2014
  

  Clave D. asked:

  any recommends for someone to fit solars.. I'm happy to buy first and them to fit if that's how they like to do it

  

  David R. replied:

  OnBoard solar - Tim Davis 07810 885 734. did mine last year

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• Referral from July 18, 2015
  

  Jane S. asked:

  I would like to have solar panels fitted and an inverter can anyone recommend someone. West London. Could go east. Also how many watts?

  

  Chris M. replied:

  Tim onboard solar 07810 885734

  

  Chris M. replied:

  Just had 3 x 100 watt panels mppt 40 amp controller fitted including all brackets and cables onboard solar £995 excellent service.

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