Solar Panels For Van Roof
All high roof sprinter vans made 2019 present.
Solar panels for van roof. Mounting solar panels to the roof of a van. Solar roof is comparable in price to a typical roof with solar panels. The solar panel measure 1476mm x 670mm so is small enough to be mounted onto the roof of the van more than one could fit if this is necessary for your set up. 7 remove solar panels and drill holes for the.
With a solid alternator charging system and frequent driving you shouldn t need more than two 90w panels on a van. 6 pre fit solar panels on the roof to define location of cable glands. The panels themselves can take much higher wind speeds but it s all in how you mount them to the roof. Most solar panels are designed to sit on the roof of a house not to be driving down the road at 70 miles per hour.
This solar panel roof bar is compatible with all high roof sprinter vans made between after 2019. Solar cable glands bridge the gap between the roof and the interior of your van. The sun store solar kit costs 362 53 and more information can be found on their website. The most efficient way to mount panels would be at the correct angle to point them straight at the sun.
Mark the location of the solar panel to avoid having the measure again afterward. Solar roof is comparable in price to a typical roof with solar panels. Purchase solar roof at one of the lowest cost per watt of any national provider and take control of your monthly electricity bill. Select solar charging system.
We found it easier to work with if we install the glands at approximately 12 inches from the panels. This sprinter van solar panel roof cross bar allows you to mount solar panels to your sprinter van s roof. You are able to mount solar panels between 2 solar panel roof cross bars. If you have solar panels on your roof the electrons they produce flow across the electric grid like water following a path of least resistance.
This extension cable is not very flexible. Put the solar panels on top of your van where you d like them to be installed renogy solar panels installed on my van. I had the general idea of where i wanted the solar panels to sit on top of my van but without dry fitting them first i would have overlooked how the mounting holes actually lined up on the contoured roof. The price you see is for 1 solar panel roof bar.
Two 100 watt solar panels will be mounted to the roof of your van and secured to your vehicle s roof rack. Our most popular configuration includes two panels on a 20a charge controller that gives you room for adding one more panel. With an adjustable tilt mount you can install solar panels with or without a z bracket.