Hey guys,
Has anyone permanently mounted an amorphorous solar panel to their vehicle roof?
I recently purchased a James Barroud fibreglass roof tent (awesome bit of kit) for our upcoming trip around Australia. It has a recessed section on the top for storage or a spare wheel. Can take up to 25 kgs apparently.
I would LOVE to whack a solar panel up there to help out with the fridge and keeping the batts topped up. I dont want a folding panel that i need to set up when topped as it doesnt suit our style of touring. We dont set up at camp and remain stationary for days on end. We tend to basecamp and do short day trips. I want something more permanent so when we drive a few km's and hang on a beach all day or stop for lunch or go for a walk away from the vehicle, the batts are automatically being topped up whether are with the vehicle or not.
I looked into a 80 watt panel which should just fit in the recess however unsure how it could be mounted as i would really prefer not to drill through the roof of the tent. Also worried about it flying off if i just glue it.
So i started thinking about sticking an amorphorous panel straight to the tent shell. I remember seeing a pic on another forum of one stuck straight to the roof of a cruiser. The redarc 36W should fit. Redarc didnt seem to like the idea tho saying it could void warranty if the glue screws up the cells. I dont see it being a problem if i kept the glue to the outer canvas around the cells.
Has anyone done this or have an opinion or maybe another suggestion? Would love to hear it.
I know 36W isnt much but for the bloody price and size of these things thats about all i could do. As we tend to drive a fair bit im hoping its enough to help out a little on hot days when the fridge is pumping or we do sit on our arse for a whole day whilst hungover. It happens..
Cheers, Anthony
Has anyone permanently mounted an amorphorous solar panel to their vehicle roof?
I recently purchased a James Barroud fibreglass roof tent (awesome bit of kit) for our upcoming trip around Australia. It has a recessed section on the top for storage or a spare wheel. Can take up to 25 kgs apparently.
I would LOVE to whack a solar panel up there to help out with the fridge and keeping the batts topped up. I dont want a folding panel that i need to set up when topped as it doesnt suit our style of touring. We dont set up at camp and remain stationary for days on end. We tend to basecamp and do short day trips. I want something more permanent so when we drive a few km's and hang on a beach all day or stop for lunch or go for a walk away from the vehicle, the batts are automatically being topped up whether are with the vehicle or not.
I looked into a 80 watt panel which should just fit in the recess however unsure how it could be mounted as i would really prefer not to drill through the roof of the tent. Also worried about it flying off if i just glue it.
So i started thinking about sticking an amorphorous panel straight to the tent shell. I remember seeing a pic on another forum of one stuck straight to the roof of a cruiser. The redarc 36W should fit. Redarc didnt seem to like the idea tho saying it could void warranty if the glue screws up the cells. I dont see it being a problem if i kept the glue to the outer canvas around the cells.
Has anyone done this or have an opinion or maybe another suggestion? Would love to hear it.
I know 36W isnt much but for the bloody price and size of these things thats about all i could do. As we tend to drive a fair bit im hoping its enough to help out a little on hot days when the fridge is pumping or we do sit on our arse for a whole day whilst hungover. It happens..
Cheers, Anthony
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