The recent addition of solar panels on the Swift Challenger SE and Sterling Eccles SE models is a key part of the Swift Group’s steps towards more energy-efficient caravanning.
The 20-watt glass panels work in various weather conditions, which is ideal for the unpredictable UK weather.
As long as the panel can see the sky and is fully functioning, it can produce six amps of charge into the battery, rising to eight amps on a sunny day.
Interested in a closer look? Have a look at the 360degree tours of the new Challenger SE layouts here.
Another key advantage is that the panels provide enough power to run the Tracker stolen vehicle recovery system, which remains active even when the caravan is in storage.
In this video we catch up with Mick France from Swift Group, who discusses the decision to fit LED lights to the Challenger SE, and what caravanners can do to make their leisure battery last longer.
Mick points out that the changing from halogen to LED lighting, can help save up to 80% on energy consumption.
