Solar On Van Roof

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.

Solar on van roof.

The sun store solar kit costs 362 53 and more information can be found on their website. Let adhesive cure then seal with dicor lap sealant. Dry fit the solar panels on the van roof. Bolt solar panels to roof and plywood strips.

There are various ways disguise this with roof racks and flush mounted flexible panels. Our most popular configuration includes two panels on a 20a charge controller that gives you room for adding one more panel. 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. Select solar charging system.

Clean roof and apply loctite pl adhesive. If you say freedom we say solar power. 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. 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.

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. With a solid alternator charging system and frequent driving you shouldn t need more than two 90w panels on a van. Mark and drill holes in the van roof.