Power Your Adventures with the Sun

At Thurton Auto Centre, we specialise in transforming your motorhome, campervan or caravan into a self-sufficient off-grid haven with our premium solar panel installation and upgrade services. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a full-time tourer, our expert team is here to equip your vehicle with cutting-edge solar technology — so you can roam further, stay longer, and enjoy complete freedom without relying on campsite hook-ups.

✅ Why Choose Solar for Your Leisure Vehicle?

- - True Off-Grid Capability – Tap into the power of the sun and enjoy remote destinations without sacrificing creature comforts.
  - Energy Independence – Keep your fridge running, your devices charged, and your lights on — all without draining your leisure battery or firing up a noisy generator.
  - Eco-Friendly Travel – Reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying the great outdoors. Solar is clean, silent and sustainable.

⚡ Tailored Solar Installations

Our team provides a full, professional service tailored to your vehicle’s size, usage, and power demands. We supply and fit:

Monocrystalline & Polycrystalline Panels
Efficient and durable, with output options typically ranging from 100W to 300W+, mounted flush to your roof for a sleek finish.
MPPT Charge Controllers
Maximise the energy harvested with Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology — up to 30% more efficient than standard PWM systems.
Battery Bank Integration
Seamless connection to your existing or upgraded leisure battery system, including AGM, Gel or Lithium (LiFePO4) configurations.
Roof-Mounted & Portable Systems
Fixed or flexible – we cater for your travel style. Prefer to park in the shade? Our portable kits give you freedom to charge in the sun.

🛠️ Expert Installation & Advice

With decades of experience in auto electrical work and campervan conversions, our engineers will guide you through the best solution for your setup. We handle:

System design and power audits
Full installation with wiring, fusing, and isolation
Aftercare and performance checks
Optional upgrades such as Bluetooth monitoring, battery-to-battery charging, or DC-DC converters

🚐 Ready to Go Off-Grid?

Join the growing number of adventurous travellers who’ve upgraded their leisure vehicles with Thurton Auto Centre. Book a consultation with our team today and let’s get your motorhome solar-ready.

Call us now on 01508 501160 or visit our workshop near Norwich to get started.

Motorhome and Caravan Solar Panel Installation

Motorhome Care Centre-Additional Services

Full after-sales service

Motorhome and Caravan Care

Here at Thurton Auto Centre we understand what your motorhome, Campervan or Caravan means to you. With that in mind we have developed a range of services to ensure your beloved second home is ready for the open road and your next adventure.

Customer satisfaction read what our customers are saying about Thurton Auto Centre

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The whole team has a great work ethic

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1 Month Ago

I’m not normally speechless but today I succumbed ! I just could not believe the sparkling motorhome standing in front of me was the same tired one I left in the hands of these guys a week earlier ! Quick, efficient and professional throughout. They kept me updated with photos and emails of work done, being done and teaser shots of the then and now ! Completely stunning, I really can’t recommend these guys enough The whole team has a great work ethic and I found out that there is “No Can’t “in their vocabulary only “ of course we can “ A workforce to be proud of, very rarely found these days and YES it’s a 100% recommendation from me and Yes I will be returning to have the MOT and service done here, plus more interior work Lyn P - Read more about this project

Lyn & Bo P - Wolfie Restoration

The customer service was 1st class.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 weeks ago

A month has now passed since we drove into Tradervan for a full service, mot & bodywork on our motorhome. It is time to review. This was our first visit. We were welcomed and put at ease immediately. Nothing was a trouble. We had previously booked so work began that day. The customer service was 1st. class. The rig shone on our pick up day and I write this review from the heart of Spain with a new cam belt, brakes & a vehicle to be proud of. Thanks to the team & see you in the future.

John & Sharon King - Dethleff A Class Motorhome

I was pleasantly surprised to be given a bill much less than anticipated

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1 Day Ago

This was the 2nd time I have used this company and can honestly say very happy with the service I recieved, after completing a major service on my motorhome they highlighted some welding which was required, I was already aware it needed doing but asked if they could do it whilst my vehicle was with them. They agreed to do the work and provided a quote to complete the work whilst this wasn't a small sum to do the work I agreed for them to carry the work out for me. Yesterday I received a call to say the work was completed and my vehicle was ready for collection, expecting to pay the price of the quote I was pleasantly surprised to be given a bill much less than anticipated. In my mind that shows honesty and integrity as they could have charged me as per the quote and I wouldn't have known any different. So all in all very happy and would have no issues using them again.

John

John Barnes - Thurton resident

Five stars isnt enough i would give 10 if i could

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Drove down for the weekend from london and had something go wrong with my car. They managed to fit me in at really short notice and they didnt try to rip me off. I was able to drive back to london safely and without having to be inconvenienced by being stuck there until i found a way of fixing my car or getting it back. Five stars isnt enough i would give 10 if i could

Ben - Visitor to Norfolk

I would recommend Thurton Auto Centre to anyone

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I’m not someone who normally writes reviews, but because the customer service was so good I wanted to let others be aware of this company. I needed to replace the cam belt for the Motorhome as well as giving it a major service prior to putting it up for sale. The very knowledgeable staff took my details and then provided me the quote. Works came in on price and on time, and I asked for help in selling the van. They arranged the whole deal including valeting the van, and had my money in the bank within a few weeks after a successful sale. I
would recommend Thurton Auto Centre to anyone who are feeling let down by their own garage. They are an independently owned garage who genuinly wants to look after its customers hoping they will return, I certainly will.

Ian Logan - Local resident

Huge Thank You...

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A huge thank you to Terry and the team for the amazing job they did on our 11 year-old Motorhome - absolutely delighted with the results - looks like new!

Teresa Linstead