Install Flexible Solar Panels On Minivan

Put the solar panels on top of your van where you d like them to be installed.

Install flexible solar panels on minivan.

Here s a shot of the van from far away with the solar panels on top. The panels themselves are easy to install and the entire guide to installing solar panels can be found on renogy s website. Given excellent conditions a. This extension cable is not very flexible.

Renogy solar panels installed on my van. Warranty currently the warranty on our flexible panels is 10 years which is perfectly fine by us because 1 we know we re not going to have this rv for more than 10 years and 2 in 10 years i bet there will be much better more efficient solar technology so in theory i probably won t want to keep any solar panels for more than 10 years. Van solar panels came in a variety of wattages but most vanlifers use multiple 100w panels for their systems. We re finally tackling our dream project and converting a sprinter into a camper van i know i know another millennial couple trying to live in a van down by the river is so cliche.

Mark the holes for drilling with a dry erase marker. I had the general. Mark the location of the solar panel to avoid having the measure again afterward. How to install renogy solar panels text edition.

6 pre fit solar panels on the roof to define location of cable glands. With an adjustable tilt mount you can install solar panels with or without a z bracket. Be sure to consult the instructions provided with any. Without solar panels your van s system will be useless.

I think it still looks pretty stealthy. Adjustable tilt mounts can get you better efficiency on the roof or work as a stand if you are using portable panels. We found it easier to work with if we install the glands at approximately 12 inches from the panels. 7 remove solar panels and drill holes for the.

Getting started with rv solar before we start it s important to note that the specifics of your setup will depend on your rig and solar kit what type of panels you have flexible rigid etc your roof size and type flat curved fiberglass rubber etc whether you have an rv or a trailer where your battery bank is located etc. Hold your breath and start drilling 24 holes. Solar cable glands bridge the gap between the roof and the interior of your van. Apparently the tape works great but the paint bond on the sprinter fails sometimes.