bigalcal Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I am contemplating installing a solar panel on my RV. I have seen the YouTube video where the guy runs the wires down the refrigerator vent etc. Has anybody installed a solar panel? Tips....advice? Thanks Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronanmd1 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Al - Sorry I can't give you any tips, but you will likely find a wealth of info at one of these two sites: http://www.wanderthewest.com/forum/forum/4-four-wheel-camper-discussions/ http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/forums/71-Expedition-Campers Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeL Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 How large of panel are you looking at? Canadian Tire currently has a 20W panel on for 1/2 price (around $65). I would also suggest a charge controller so that you do not overcharge your batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalcal Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 I'm looking at a kit that includes 100W panel, charge controller,wires, mounting hardware etc.$250. I'd put the link here IF I COULD DO IT ON THIS DARN WEBSITE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfly Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I'm looking at a kit that includes 100W panel, charge controller,wires, mounting hardware etc.$250. I'd put the link here IF I COULD DO IT ON THIS DARN WEBSITE!!! That should do the trick and have two deep cell 6 volt batteries I mounted two panels on top of my campers roof and ran the wires down the inside of Fridge vent,I also made mounting brackets out of stainless for the panels and made it so they are tilted forwards to catch more sun rays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumpy Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 That should do the trick and have two deep cell 6 volt batteries I mounted two panels on top of my campers roof and ran the wires down the inside of Fridge vent,I also made mounting brackets out of stainless for the panels and made it so they are tilted forwards to catch more sun rays U cagey ole coot, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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