{"product_id":"vantage-solar-panel-wildview","title":"Vantage Solar Panel for WildView Cameras","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStop bringing the camera indoors to charge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your WildView is earning its keep, you're recharging it more often than you'd like. The \u003cstrong\u003eVantage Solar Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e plugs into the base of the camera and trickle-charges the internal battery from daylight — massively extending the gap between charges, and in a good position removing it entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrickle-charges continuously\u003c\/strong\u003e — massively extends time between charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C connection\u003c\/strong\u003e that maintains the camera's weatherproof seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2m cable\u003c\/strong\u003e so the panel can sit in sun while the camera sits in cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable bracket mount included\u003c\/strong\u003e — wall or post, with a ball head for angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePut the panel in the sun, the camera in the shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the point of the 2m cable. The best spot for a wildlife camera is usually shaded, low and tucked into cover. The best spot for a solar panel is high, open and south-facing. The cable lets you have both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMount it properly and it'll do the work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied bracket takes a wall or a post and carries an adjustable ball head. Aim the panel south, at roughly 45 degrees, and clear of anything that will shade it in the middle of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRealistic expectation for a British winter: in December and January, daylight levels may not fully keep pace with a busy camera, so an occasional mains top-up can still be needed. From February onwards it should carry the camera on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vantage-wildview-3-wifi-wildlife-camera\"\u003eVantage WildView 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which charges over USB-C. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with the Solaris (which has its own built-in solar roof) or the Scout Nova (which has no external power input).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull technical specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"vantage-spec-table\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrickle-charges the camera's internal battery from daylight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C — maintains a weatherproof seal at the camera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCable length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVantage WildView 3 (USB-C charging port)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVantage Solaris (built-in solar roof) · Vantage Scout Nova (no external power input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracket mount included — wall or post, with adjustable ball head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth-facing, at approximately 45°, unshaded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeatherproof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVantage Solar Panel with 2m USB-C cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracket mount with adjustable ball head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work with my Scout Nova?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Scout Nova runs on AA cells only and has no external power input, by design — that's why its battery life is measured in months. 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