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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-10-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By jage
Re: Solar Panel Install

Thanks for that. I added a baggie tie to anchor the middle to the back roof bolt, going for a test run tomorrow.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-08-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By jage
Re: Solar Panel Install

There are better supports on those holes than anywhere you could drill on the roof. The bolt itself, bracket and aluminum are all thicker and heavier duty than the solar panel frame itself. My...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-07-2011, 11:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By jage
Re: Solar Panel Install

Back outside I used windshield black silicone on the wires
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/hosted/jage/solar_panel_install/916.jpg

Then just a tiny bit more to ensure no water enters the top:...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-07-2011, 11:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By jage
Re: Solar Panel Install

Start with a job box and connection board from Radio Shack. I just know there are going to be holes. :a6:

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/hosted/jage/solar_panel_install/900.jpg...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-07-2011, 07:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By jage
Re: Solar Panel Install

After tightening everything I added UHA Tape left over from my PH edge fix, this is only to make the edges not sharp, which is important when you park in a soft structure where the rolled door just...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-07-2011, 07:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By jage
Re: Solar Panel Install

The side bracket holes were drilled large like the solar panel, and the square tube to match the bolts. In this manner I have some play to align the solar panel with the existing brackets, things...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-07-2011, 07:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By jage
Re: Solar Panel Install

Originally I wasn't going to do side pieces, but even though the solar panel is frames I realized that was probably more for a home, and while it seemed solid, humping at 75 mph, or offroading might...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-07-2011, 07:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By jage
Re: Solar Panel Install

Figuring out which brackets to use.

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/hosted/jage/solar_panel_install/201.jpg

Mark and cut them them, clean up the edges on a grinder.
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-07-2011, 07:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By jage
Solar Panel Install

This is a Kyocera 185w installed on my Ford Sportsmobile PH. The goal was not to put any new holes in the top, and this panel, although only available option in stock is a great fit physically.
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