Fixing Flexible Solar Panels To Caravan Roof

While a flexible solar panel can be fixed to the roof of a caravan or motorhome with an adhesive tape product there are potential issues.

Fixing flexible solar panels to caravan roof. Apply adhesive to the panel s feet then place it into position and press gently on the corners. Because it is built with special uv resistant plastics a semi flexible panel weighs a fraction of its traditional glass aluminium cousin. A hole has to be cut into the roof of the caravan so ensure that there are no lighting cables in between the inner roof surface and the outer it s best to try to enter the solar cable where there is a chance of concealing it. Your caravan roof is likely to be made out of fibreglass with a gel coat finish.

Use the panel to position the feet mark the spot with a pencil rough it up a bit so the glue has some where to bits and wash it off with plenty of metho on a rag let it dry apply glue to the mounting pad and place it on the roof put the piece of lexan in place slip the panel over the studs and fix the retainers on top a used plastic milk bottle full of water as a weight to hold the feet down while the glue dries and the panel is mounted. Screw the waterproof connections together then secure the cables beneath the panel. Article by peter smith caravans plus. This complete guide has links to a huge range of solar accessories wiring diagrams and battery size calculator.

If your caravan or solar panel mounting bracket are made from something different call the sika technical help desk on 1300 22 33 48 for a more specific recommendation. Everything you need to know about installing solar panels from a basic solar layout to creating your complete caravan solar system with 240v inverter. When the hole has been cut it s time to prepare the roof surface to mount and bond the solar panel. Attach the feet to the solar panel on the caravan s roof use tape to mark the panel s position.