Can the panel be tilted for more direct solar exposure once mounted on the roof of an rv?
362719
It can be tilted at any angle. The kit comes with mounting brackets but not the angle iron to which the panel will attach. I guess you would have to have a swivel type mount so the unit will turn 360 degrees and tilt up/down to achieve best angle. Mine is permanently mounted on my workshop instead of being "portable" like your unit on an RV.
1441780
The joist would be ideal but the roof has plywood under the rubber which has sufficient holding power for the lags. I mounted 2 panels on the roof of my 5th wheel that way and have not had any issues. Be sure to use the correct sealing material on the lags that will bond with your roof. (Not silicone)Your RV dealer will know what to use.
445033
Poly - output direct from panel is actually slightly higher than specified in full sun. We use them to charge and run RF controllers for remote water well installations with enormous success. Highly recommended.
1034539
Those should do the trick, they hold my panel well and I set mine up to angle at 45 degrees either way depending on the direction of sun.
1220610
Yes, I believe that would be possible as long as you were able to attach it in a way that kept the solar panels oriented up and toward the sun. Strap it to the top of you helmet for example.
482985
Had mine hooked up on the front dash of my Dodge van for a few months. Wasn't able to keep the battery fully charged [it's a conversion van with a small electrical drain somewhere] so am using a 120 volt battery maintainer. The panel held up fine though even with the heat of the windshield.
2232945
Good question. In my case I ran 4 panels horizontally on a frame of 2/4's running perpendicular to the panels on 2' centers. I covered with black plastic to hold in heat on back side and keep down vegetation underneath, then layed out the panels working from top to bottom. Below each I nailed a 1/2 to the 2/4 frame to provide a lip that kept the solar panel straight and used parachute cord (you can get a big box stores) across the panels from top down to hold them in place. I acn send pic if you like.
1441384
I believe so. I just mounted mine yesterday under an eave and it was no problem. I mounted the solar panel on the roof above the unit. The only problem was getting the motion sensor settings correct. Just follow what they say in the instruction manual.
2073107
Yes and no. Yes because it is reflective and deflects the heat. No because its flimsy not really stiff enough to hole its self up. You could you use the visors in the RV to keep the shield up
1056969
You can but... For me, the panels are atop a 50 ft tower so I mounted it up there then discovered that when it is not actively generating, it is actually consuming, albeit a small amount, of energy. Therefore, the on/off switch became useful but having it down below would require separate 60+ ft lengths of copper cable. I opted not to use the generator. I installed another panel instead with good results.
1335744
I would think you can but having a water tight connection is a better way to go in case you need to move the solar panel
1157457
It might, as long as you can get good sun on the solar panel (i.e. location not shaded by roof overhang). I'm not sure how much you can tilt the panel relative to the fan (design is for roof pitch, not a 90 degree wall). I'd experiment with it a bit before punching any holes in the gable--you can always send it back if it doesn't work.
1531439
Yes, but you would also need to protect/cover the exterior to weather proof for perception. This would be easier vertical mounted.
2040486
Don't know about solar collectors -- but it does my RV Bus without leaving spots!
1414122
Solar panel is located on the back of the squirrel so positioning it where I originally wanted meant the solar panel not getting direct light, so I had to adjust where I put it. Works great though!
998871
Yes, I believe it could, but light loss through the window would reduce the output of the unit, making the charge time longer -- possibly much longer. If any of the cells end up shadowed, the output of the unit will drop considerably. Finally, if the unit cannot be rotated to face the sun as directly as possible, then you may have no more than an hour or so of useful charge time. It doesn't sound promising.
1534676
I don't think this Battery Tender solar panel is made for outdoor use. It should placed inside the trailer, behind a south facing window, to receive maximum sun exposure.