How To Fit Solar Panels To Caravan Roof

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How to fit solar panels to caravan roof.

The solar panel fixing kit itself is held on to the roof of the caravan or motorhome with a bonding agent. 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. It s a 330w monocrytalline solar panel and comes with a whole lot. Screw the waterproof connections together then secure the cables beneath the panel.

Attach the feet to the solar panel on the caravan s roof use tape to mark the panel s position. They re a boon for off gridders too providing enough current to keep your leisure battery charged when you have no hook up. This will provide a good quantity of power for the average caravan user. Assembly bring the mounting brackets and the caravan roof together and push down until the mounting bracket is touching the spacer tape.

Solar panels are ideal for keeping your leisure battery topped up in summer or providing the power for low draw devices such as alarms and trackers when a van s in storage for months. If you are fitting a solar panel to the roof of your van and you just want to ensure that your battery is charged up ready for weekend use then a 50 watt panel should do the job. However a hole does still need to be drilled for the power cable from the solar panel. If you are looking for some independence of the mains hook up then go for a 100 watt panel.

Apply adhesive to the panel s feet then place it into position and press gently on the corners. I have a solar panel on the roof of my caravan. Please note marsol industri. There is a rubber cable grommet and weatherproof housing provided.

The same thickness wire can connect the regulator to the first battery.