Shop solar panel blankets for portable caravan, 4WD and camping battery charging across Australia. Compare soft folding solar mats, supported blanket kits and compact portable panels in multiple wattages for compatible lithium, AGM and deep-cycle battery systems.
Solar Blankets for Caravan, 4WD & Camping
A solar blanket gives you portable charging without permanently mounting a panel to a roof or canopy. Unfold it at camp, position it in clear sunlight and move it as the sun changes while your vehicle or caravan remains parked in the shade.
Choose from panel-only blankets and complete kits. Inclusions vary: some products include a PWM or MPPT regulator, support legs, leads, Anderson connectors or battery clips, while others require a separate controller. Check each product page before ordering.
Shop by Wattage, Format or Use
How to Choose the Right Solar Blanket
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Daily energy use: total the watt-hours used by your fridge, lighting, pumps, devices and other loads.
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Battery capacity and chemistry: confirm the controller supports your lithium LiFePO4, AGM or other battery profile.
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Solar-controller limits: check panel open-circuit voltage (Voc), short-circuit current (Isc), array wattage and expected battery-side charge current against the controller specifications.
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Connectors and cable: confirm Anderson, MC4 or other plug compatibility, polarity, cable size and lead length.
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Pack size: compare folded dimensions, weight, carry bag and available storage space.
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Kit inclusions: check whether the regulator, support legs, extension lead and battery adaptor are supplied.
Solar Blanket, Folding Panel or Fixed Panel?
Soft blankets generally prioritise low packed size and portability. Framed folding panels can offer rigid support and easier angling, but may be heavier. Fixed panels are ready whenever sunlight reaches the roof, while portable options can be moved away from shade. The right format depends on storage space, setup time and how you travel.
Match the Controller and Battery
Do not choose a regulator from wattage alone. Confirm the panel's electrical specifications and your battery voltage before connection. Browse compatible MPPT solar charge controllers, lithium batteries and AGM batteries, then verify every component rating for the final system.
Solar Blanket FAQs
Will a solar blanket run a camping fridge?
A blanket can recharge a suitable battery that supplies a fridge, but actual performance depends on fridge consumption, battery capacity, weather, shade, cable losses and controller efficiency. Size the complete energy system rather than the panel alone.
Does every solar blanket include a regulator?
No. Some products are complete kits and others are panel-only. Check the individual product listing for the exact controller, leads and connectors included.
Can I connect a solar blanket to a portable power station?
Only when the blanket voltage, current, connector and polarity fall within the power station's solar-input limits. Use the power station manufacturer's requirements and the panel specifications before connecting.
Why is real-world output lower than the rated wattage?
Solar ratings are measured under standard test conditions. Heat, panel angle, cloud, partial shade, dirt, cable loss and battery state can reduce real-world output.
