Install Flexible Solar Panels On Minivan

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Install flexible solar panels on minivan.

Warranty currently the warranty on our flexible panels is 10 years which is perfectly fine by us because 1 we know we re not going to have this rv for more than 10 years and 2 in 10 years i bet there will be much better more efficient solar technology so in theory i probably won t want to keep any solar panels for more than 10 years. We re finally tackling our dream project and converting a sprinter into a camper van i know i know another millennial couple trying to live in a van down by the river is so cliche. Be that as it may we are going to document our entire build proces. Mark the location of the solar panel to avoid having the measure again afterward.

Mark the holes for drilling with a dry erase marker. How to install renogy solar panels text edition. With an adjustable tilt mount you can install solar panels with or without a z bracket. Solar cable glands bridge the gap between the roof and the interior of your van.

Apparently the tape works great but the paint bond on the sprinter fails sometimes. 7 remove solar panels and drill holes for the. This extension cable is not very flexible. We found it easier to work with if we install the glands at approximately 12 inches from the panels.

Van solar panels came in a variety of wattages but most vanlifers use multiple 100w panels for their systems. I had the general. Without solar panels your van s system will be useless. Put the solar panels on top of your van where you d like them to be installed.

Renogy solar panels installed on my van. 6 pre fit solar panels on the roof to define location of cable glands. Here s a shot of the van from far away with the solar panels on top. The panels themselves are easy to install and the entire guide to installing solar panels can be found on renogy s website.

Adjustable tilt mounts can get you better efficiency on the roof or work as a stand if you are using portable panels. Given excellent conditions a. How to install a roof fan and solar panels on your camper van. I will keep an eye on the solar panels.