Gluing Solar Panels To Caravan Roof

Rod farrendon is a keen off gridder and relies on solar power to keep his leisure batteries topped up.

Gluing solar panels to caravan roof.

Flexible solar panels have slightly less efficiency and heat decreases the efficiency as well. This complete guide has links to a huge range of solar accessories wiring diagrams and battery size calculator. 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. Article by peter smith caravans plus.

The panels put out too much voltage if the sun is strong and also when the battery is fully charged and does not need any more. 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. Adhesive velcro and just screwing on the flexible panels. That s a simple explanation.

If your caravan or solar panel mounting bracket are made from something different call the sika technical help desk on 1300 22 33 48 for a more specific recommendation. This is despite the fact that my first one which was a 100w flexible model began to delaminate after only a few months the company just told me to glue it together. All solar panels need a regulator also called a controller. This unit takes the wires from the solar panel and controls the power to be good for the battery and not over charge it.

Your caravan roof is likely to be made out of fibreglass with a gel coat finish.