Flexible Solar Directly To Van Roof

Because they don t have a frame they are low profile and can bend to shallow curves such as a van roof.

Flexible solar directly to van roof. The sun store solar kit costs 362 53 and more information can be found on their website. I have 10 flexible panels at 100 watts each for a total of 1000 watts. Dry fit the solar panels on the van roof. We found it easier to work with if we install the glands at approximately 12 inches from the panels.

Mark and drill holes in the van roof. 6 pre fit solar panels on the roof to define location of cable glands. Let adhesive cure then seal with dicor lap sealant. Mark the location of the solar panel to avoid having the measure again afterward.

It also makes them lightweight. I was skeptical of using tape to mount solar panels at first. So instead i decided to mount them with vhb tape directly on the roof. Working with a solar panel up on the roof of a van is awkward more hands make the job easier.

Flexible panels are flat cells that are molded with a layer of protective plastic on top. Use the space age tape adhesive to put some angle stock on the van roof then bolt the plywood base to that with the solar panel attached to the plywood. Clean roof and apply loctite pl adhesive. The softer plastic on these panels is more prone to getting scratches on the surface.

Easy to unbolt the ply pv panel to transfer to the next vehicle using similar glued taped angle system on it. Next owner of your old van decides how to deal with the angle stock on his roof. This extension cable is not very flexible. Cut plywood reinforcement strips and drill holes.

We used the dicor brand caulk because of its outstanding reputation in the rv community. 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. I purchased them here. Mounting flexible solar panels on a van.

Before we screw the feet into the roof we want to add caulking to the bottom of the feet and the hole in the roof the wire is going through to make it waterproof.