How To Install Solar Panel On Roof Of Pop Top Caravan

Back on the roof attach the waterproof connections on the solar panel s cables to those on the cable leading into the caravan then secure any loose cable under the panel with the clips provided.

How to install solar panel on roof of pop top caravan.

Can it really be that hard. Everything you need to know about installing solar panels from a basic solar layout to creating your complete caravan solar system with 240v inverter. This will leave a really thin layer of adhesive between the bracket and the spacer tape and give you a bulge of sealant around the tape and bracket forming a waterproof seal. With modern sealants sikaflex etc.

To ensure that the solar panel is fitted squarely either mark the roof with a non permanent pen or use a strip of masking tape. Assembly bring the mounting brackets and the caravan roof together and push down until the mounting bracket is touching the spacer tape. In this video karl and dan have a go at fitting a diy solar panel kit to a caravan. I added 3mm double sided foam tape to take up the slack between the ridges of the campervan s pop top roof to minimise any bouncing.

The leak problem is no longer there. Article by peter smith caravans plus. The biard solar panel is mounted on aluminium and is flexible up to 30 degrees. This complete guide has links to a huge range of solar accessories wiring diagrams and battery size calculator.