How To Install Solar Panel On Roof Of Pop Top Caravan

I added 3mm double sided foam tape to take up the slack between the ridges of the campervan s pop top roof to minimise any bouncing.

How to install solar panel on roof of pop top caravan.

This complete guide has links to a huge range of solar accessories wiring diagrams and battery size calculator. You should be able to find a reputable solar fitter to fit them on your pop top van. This will leave a really thin layer of adhesive between the bracket and the spacer tape and give you a bulge of sealant around the tape and bracket forming a waterproof seal. Can it really be that hard.

You will have to make sure the feed from the solar panel is fitted so the cable won t get trapped or kinked when raising or lowering the roof. Back on the roof attach the waterproof connections on the solar panel s cables to those on the cable leading into the caravan then secure any loose cable under the panel with the clips provided. Article by peter smith caravans plus. The biard solar panel is mounted on aluminium and is flexible up to 30 degrees.

Everything you need to know about installing solar panels from a basic solar layout to creating your complete caravan solar system with 240v inverter. If you ve every wondered if it s something y. In this video karl and dan have a go at fitting a diy solar panel kit to a caravan. With modern sealants sikaflex etc.