Flexible Solar Directly To Van Roof

I ve installed my massive solar array.

Flexible solar directly to van roof.

We used the dicor brand caulk because of its outstanding reputation in the rv community. Bolt solar panels to roof and plywood strips. Flexible panels are flat cells that are molded with a layer of protective plastic on top. The sun store solar kit costs 362 53 and more information can be found on their website.

I purchased them here. The softer plastic on these panels is more prone to getting scratches on the surface. Mark and drill holes in the van roof. Clean roof and apply loctite pl adhesive.

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

I have 10 flexible panels at 100 watts each for a total of 1000 watts. Let adhesive cure then seal with dicor lap sealant. Next owner of your old van decides how to deal with the angle stock on his roof. Because they don t have a frame they are low profile and can bend to shallow curves such as a van roof.

It also makes them lightweight. 6 pre fit solar panels on the roof to define location of cable glands. Easy to unbolt the ply pv panel to transfer to the next vehicle using similar glued taped angle system on it. 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.

We found it easier to work with if we install the glands at approximately 12 inches from the panels. Cut plywood reinforcement strips and drill holes. Mark the location of the solar panel to avoid having the measure again afterward. Dry fit the solar panels on the van roof.

7 remove solar panels and drill holes for the.