How To Install Solar Panel On Roof Of Pop Top Caravan

Assembly bring the mounting brackets and the caravan roof together and push down until the mounting bracket is touching the spacer tape.

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

The leak problem is no longer there. 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. 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. Can it really be that hard.

This complete guide has links to a huge range of solar accessories wiring diagrams and battery size calculator. Everything you need to know about installing solar panels from a basic solar layout to creating your complete caravan solar system with 240v inverter. If you ve every wondered if it s something y. Article by peter smith caravans plus.

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. With modern sealants sikaflex etc. In this video karl and dan have a go at fitting a diy solar panel kit to a caravan. You will have to make sure the feed from the solar panel is fitted so the cable won t get trapped or kinked when raising or lowering the roof.