Solar On Van Roof

If you re trying to build a stealth camper van any panels mounted to your roof are going to be a giveaway that someone is living in the van.

Solar on van roof.

There are various ways disguise this with roof racks and flush mounted flexible panels. Select solar charging system. Solar panels are a key element for off the grid vanlife. The solar panel measure 1476mm x 670mm so is small enough to be mounted onto the roof of the van more than one could fit if this is necessary for your set up.

Mark and drill holes in the van roof. Dry fit the solar panels on the van roof. The sun store solar kit costs 362 53 and more information can be found on their website. If you say freedom we say solar power.

Bolt solar panels to roof and plywood strips. The electrical system of our campervan is designed to power our appliances fan lights 12v fridge etc and can be charged with solar power alternator or shore. Since these are delicate pieces of equipment and they ll just be out and exposed on your roof you definitely want to make sure you re installing them securely. With a solid alternator charging system and frequent driving you shouldn t need more than two 90w panels on a van.

Let adhesive cure then seal with dicor lap sealant. Clean roof and apply loctite pl adhesive. Cut plywood reinforcement strips and drill holes.