solar panel fitting

[mitch7880]

i have just fitted a solar panel to the roof of my mh and all the bits that go with it and it was a fairly easy job but the captains chair was a bit more difficult but i got there cant wait to try it out somwhere this weekend

 

[Deleted member 8180]

I can imagine fitting a captain's chair on the roof is difficult. I expect there's a special kind of sikaflex for it though.

But seriously...

 

[Private]

Congratulations

Well done mitch7880. Just completed same thing myself. 160W panel with (genuine) MPPT controller for about £220 all in. Probably saved about £400 on similar spec system professionally installed.
I agree with your sentiment on level of difficulty - I'd rather do solar install than seat install, etc. It is only basic (but careful) electric work & more room to move about on roof than there is inside cab!

 

[mitch7880]

ha ha i see your point but the view would be cracking

 

[The laird]

Captains chair

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i have just fitted a solar panel to the roof of my mh and all the bits that go with it and it was a fairly easy job but the captains chair was a bit more difficult but i got there cant wait to try it out somwhere this weekend

Was it the turntable you fitted Paul?where you heading to this weekend?

 

[mitch7880]

it was the turntable gordon original chair passenger side as the bed gets in the way drivers side possibly dysart do a bit of fishing & chill out

 

[The laird]

it was the turntable gordon original chair passenger side as the bed gets in the way drivers side possibly dysart do a bit of fishing & chill out

Nice one Paul ,be in touch soon .stay cool .

 

[Deleted member 56550]

Well done mitch7880. Just completed same thing myself. 160W panel with (genuine) MPPT controller for about £220 all in. Probably saved about £400 on similar spec system professionally installed.
I agree with your sentiment on level of difficulty - I'd rather do solar install than seat install, etc. It is only basic (but careful) electric work & more room to move about on roof than there is inside cab!

Hi,

I Just wondered if you had any advice on the solar installation, including where you purchased the equipment?

Regards,

Paul

 

[n brown]

have a look at Bimble solar. get a proper MPPT tracer controller, don't be tempted by a cheapie [unless you're skint !]

 

[janstevecairns]

Just fitted a 120w with mppt really pleased it's keeping the 2x 120amp batteries well charge even on a dull day. Can now look forward to fully charged batteries and no need for hook up.

 

[trevskoda]

ha ha i see your point but the view would be cracking

Watch out for low bridges in france.:scared:

 

[Scampi30]

Solar panel

i have just fitted a solar panel to the roof of my mh and all the bits that go with it and it was a fairly easy job but the captains chair was a bit more difficult but i got there cant wait to try it out somwhere this weekend

Just about to tackle this myself, did you just install with adhesive and if so which one
Jim

 

[mitch7880]

I used soudal silicon sealant it has glue in as well done about 1000 miles and it's still there

 

[campertwo]

I used 'Sikaflex' to secure the brackets for my 150w panel. Still there!

 

[n brown]

Sikaflex or Stixall with recommended 2mm thickness. wouldn't trust anything else ,as i know they work

 

[molly 2]

I used blue tack NOT still there.

 

[Scampi30]

Must admit I never thought on that.

 

[oldish hippy]

Sikaflex or Stixall with recommended 2mm thickness. wouldn't trust anything else ,as i know they work

wellas mr brown know mine is stuck on the front of my van with sikaflex as it a flexi panel itt goe from above the windescreen up the curve of roof ansd it has stayed put even at eighty miles hour