Solar Panels

Solar panels for Bush Company rooftop tents

The roof of a closed hard shell tent is wasted space for most of the trip. Put a panel on it and the tent keeps your batteries topped up while you drive and while you're at camp. These monocrystalline PERC panels (up to 22.5% cell efficiency) are sized to fit the roofs of our tents.

Choosing a panel

• 200W Lightweight: 1250 × 785 × 25mm, 5.4kg. A flexible polymer face with no glass, on a light 25mm black aluminium frame with two strengthening gussets. Fits sideways on all our tents, up to two per tent, with one bracket set per panel. Clean it with water only.
• 215W: 1300 × 820 × 35mm, 13.4kg. Toughened glass and a 35mm black frame; the largest panel in the range. Fits lengthways, one per tent; the TX27 MAX takes two mounted sideways.
• 180W: 1455 × 666 × 35mm, 12.5kg. Toughened glass and a 35mm anodised black frame. Fits lengthways. Two can sit side by side on a single set of solar panel brackets, glued and riveted or bolted along the joining edge.
• 140W: 1105 × 666 × 35mm, 7.8kg. Toughened glass and a 35mm anodised black frame. Fits sideways, one bracket set per panel.

Mounting and wiring

• Mount the panel with the Solar Panel Bracket, which bolts into the tent's Ezi-Slot channels and leaves an air gap under the panel, or with the Solar Panel To Load Bar Bracket Set on load bars. On the LX27 Gen 2, mount it on Rooftop Tent Load Bars with High Foot Mounts; on the LX27 Gen 1, on the Adjustable Load Bar.
• Each panel has IP67-rated MC4 connectors fitted. We supply a connector lead with MC4 connectors at one end and a red Anderson plug at the other, to connect the panel to your system.
• Running two panels? Join them with a Solar Y Connector Pair.
• Protect the cable where it crosses the hinge with a Solar Cable Protector (AX27, DX27 and LX27 models).
• Use a solar regulator to control charging into your battery.

Weight matters on the roof. As with any roof-mounted gear, add up everything carried on top and confirm the total is within the dynamic roof load ratings of your tent, rack and vehicle.

Electrical specifications

• 200W Lightweight: Vmp 17.43V, Imp 11.47A, Voc 19.92V, Isc 11.82A
• 215W: Vmp 18.2V, Imp 11.81A, Voc 21.5V, Isc 13.07A
• 180W: Vmp 19.5V, Imp 9.23A, Voc 23.0V, Isc 10.23A
• 140W: Vmp 17.5V, Imp 8.01A, Voc 22.3V, Isc 8.06A
• Maximum system voltage: 1000V DC (all models)
• Warranty: 1-year workmanship, 10-year output performance

Buy online, pick up the same day from our showroom in Marcoola on the Sunshine Coast, or order through one of our stockists Australia wide.

We aim to offer our customer's the most competitive rates for shipping based on the items ordered. Shipping rates at checkout are calculated automatically based on items order and shipping address. All shipping rates automatically include in-transit insurance from the time of collection to delivery.

Freight Partners Used

Australia Post- orders not including items over 1.05m and/or 20Kg in Australia and overseas.

FEDEX - courier delivery to home, business or depot within Australia & Overseas

DHL Express- courier delivery for international order with items over 1.05m or 20Kg

Home Delivery

If you provide a residential address for delivery of your order it is assumed that your items can left in a safe place at your home if nobody ia available to receive them in person, in which case, The Bush Company is not accountable for any loss once delivery is made.

Pickup In-Store

To save on shipping costs you can select "Pickup In-Store" during checkout.

All items, including CapRax Canopies by Rhinoman, are available for collection from our showroom at The Bush Company, 14 Cessna Street, Marcoola, QLD 4564. In-stock orders are usually ready for collection the same day. We will contact you to confirm when your order is ready to collect.

Please note that due to insurance and health and safety issues, you cannot self-fit your purchase on our premises.

International Delivery

Freight costs for international orders are calculated excluding customs duties and local sales taxes.  The receiver will be required to cover the costs of local import duties and sales taxes. International delivery is available through our website fro all items excluding rooftop tents, awnings and ute canopies.  To obtain a freight quote for the delivery of these items overseas please contact please contact us by email at  info@thebushcompany.com.au or by phone +61 (07) 5302 6948.

Large Items (Courier Delivery Tents & Canopies)

Home Delivery

’Home Delivery ’ means a home or private residence, including locations where a business is operated from the home or private residence. For home delivery of rooftop tents and canopies a forklift must be available at the delivery point and truck access. We will contact you to confirm that his is the case.  Unloading by hand is not permitted by the couriers due to health and safety regulations. If, as is usually the case, you do not have a forklift available at your home address, we can arrange for your tent or canopy to be delivered to the nearest FEDEX freight depot/agent for collection from there.

Business Delivery

If you provide a commercial premises address for the delivery of your rooftop tent or canopy,  a forklift must be available at the delivery point and truck access. Unloading by hand is not permitted by the couriers due to health and safety regulations.

Depot Collection

If you want to have you items delivery to a depot for you to collect (often the cheapest option for tents and canopies) but you are unsure of the nearest depot please contact us by email at info@thebushcompany.com.au or by phone +61 (07) 5302 6948 to obtain a shipping quote and place your order.

If you have any questions regarding shipping,  please contact us by email at info@thebushcompany.com.au or by phone +61 (07) 5302 6948.

Damage In Transit

If you or the person responsible for receiving your order does not check that the item has arrived in good condition prior to accepting it, The Bush Company cannot be held responsible for any claim for damage in transit.

When your order shipment arrives, it is essential that you check it thoroughly for any signs of damage before signing to accept the shipment.  This means checking the exterior box and if there are any signs of damage externally then the box should be opened, and the product examined for any signs of damage to the product itself.  This needs to be done before you sign anything to say that the item has been received, the driver needs to wait until you are satisfied.  If you are not satisfied with the condition of the item, then you are entitled to refuse delivery and the courier will have to return the product to us.

If you do not follow this procedure and it turns out that the item has been damaged in transit, then there is no way for The Bush Company to claim on the freight insurance to cover any damage.  If you sign anything and are not satisfied you must ensure that this is noted by the driver in writing and obtain a copy that is signed by the driver.

Merchandise Shipping

Our merchandise range (T-shirts, Hoodies, Hats, Mugs etc.) are print on demand products and have different shipping policies associated with them.  Please view the 'Delivery & Returns' tab on each product for more information.