​Solar Accessories

Common accessories include mounting brackets, structural adhesives, and cable entry glands. Most travelers choose between aluminium Z brackets for roof racks or ABS corner mounts for smooth caravan roofs.

Using these parts properly keeps the panels secure during high speed travel and maintains an air gap for cooling. Structural adhesives like Sikaflex 252 are often used for drill free installs, while cable glands provide a watertight point for wiring to enter the cabin. These components work together to provide a secure and durable mounting solution for your off grid setup.

Find your hardware in our Solar Panel Mounting Brackets collection, or see more options in Solar Panel Mounts.

A solar cable entry gland is a weather resistant housing that allows wiring to pass through a vehicle or caravan roof without letting in rain or dust. You need one for any permanent install where the solar cable enters a canopy, van, or camper through the shell.

The gland is bonded to the roof surface and provides a sealed entry point for one or two cables. This keeps your interior dry and protects the wiring from sharp edges. It is a simple way to maintain a professional look and prevent moisture damage over years of off grid travel.

Explore more finishing parts in Solar Cable & Accessories or browse our Solar Cables & Leads.

An inline MC4 fuse is highly recommended to protect your solar array and wiring from damage caused by short circuits. While a solar controller manages the battery, the fuse acts as a safety barrier for the panels themselves.

In setups with multiple panels, a fuse prevents a faulty panel from drawing current from the others. This is a practical bit of insurance that prevents overheating in the wiring if an electrical fault occurs. Installing the fuse as close to the panel as possible provides the best protection for your system.

Match your protection to a regulator in our Solar Controllers collection, or see how your system is performing with our Battery Monitors.

Using dust caps on disconnected solar plugs is a smart way to prevent outback dust and coastal salt spray from contaminating the terminals. Dirt inside the connectors leads to poor conductivity and can cause the plugs to seize or overheat.

When your portable panels or vehicle inputs are not in use, keeping the caps on maintains the integrity of the contacts. This prevents corrosion and makes it much easier to plug things back in when you reach your next campsite. It is a minor detail that helps keep your connections functional over long term travel.

Explore our range to find the right solar gear for your next adventure.