Solar Panel mounting

[Adrian_5085967]

I plan to get a solar panel shortly as we are visiting a number of sites that have not mains hook up.

Has anyone sucessfully permently mounted a panel on top of the caravan or do you just put it outside once on site.

I am concerned that if it not bolted down it will walk as they cost ~£300

 

[Rod_5041370]

Most professional installers bond them to the roof using Sikaflex.

 

[JohnI.Stephen]

Hello Adrian. I used heavy duty Velcro and attach it when on site. I accept that someone 'could' walk away with it but then they'd have to 'down' the awning first to gain access to it!!

I think that it's safer to store the panel away when not in use rather than permanetly fixing it to the roof.

John

 

[Rod_5041370]

Permanent fixture to the roof means that it is always charging, when in storage, when towing etc. I do not use charging from the car now, only from the solar panel and the on board charger when on mains.