Solar On Van Roof

Clean roof and apply loctite pl adhesive.

Solar on van roof.

There are various ways disguise this with roof racks and flush mounted flexible panels. Since these are delicate pieces of equipment and they ll just be out and exposed on your roof you definitely want to make sure you re installing them securely. Let adhesive cure then seal with dicor lap sealant. The sun store solar kit costs 362 53 and more information can be found on their website.

Bolt solar panels to roof and plywood strips. Obviously the solar panels are part of that electrical system but i wanted a separate post just for actually installing the panels on the roof of the van. If you re trying to build a stealth camper van any panels mounted to your roof are going to be a giveaway that someone is living in the van. The electrical system of our campervan is designed to power our appliances fan lights 12v fridge etc and can be charged with solar power alternator or shore.

Dry fit the solar panels on the van roof. Solar panels are a key element for off the grid vanlife. Select solar charging system. With a solid alternator charging system and frequent driving you shouldn t need more than two 90w panels on a van.

If you say freedom we say solar power. Mark and drill holes in the van roof. Our most popular configuration includes two panels on a 20a charge controller that gives you room for adding one more panel.