Solar panel installers in Seattle area?

flyfisher · 06-03-2011, 03:10 PM

I have a 2005 SMB w/ the penthouse roof and have decided I'd like to have a solar panel just to keep the house battery topped up when I'm camping. Anyone know of a reputable installer in the Seattle area? I don't want to attempt it because I'm not too clever when it comes to auto electronics, and I don't want to screw up all the gizmos under the back seat that direct the electricity to different places.

thanks..

Tom

frostyone · 06-03-2011, 04:31 PM

Tom,

You may want to check out AM Solar down in Eugene...not too far and people over on the Sprinter forum have nothing but good things to say about them!

Roonie · 06-03-2011, 08:19 PM

Post up who you find or go with since it can be valuable to others that follow.

maxacceleration · 06-04-2011, 02:35 PM

Give Van Specialties in Portland a call and see what they can do.
They seem to have electrical/electronic needs dialed.

503-635-2089 Ask for Rob.

Tell 'em I sent ya so they can charge you double.

flyfisher · 06-04-2011, 09:46 PM

Well, we're walkin' it in here, first response was to drive to Eugene, next one was in Portland, we're gettin' closer to Seattle. Thanks all, when I land on one, I'll post back.

Tom

spomo1 · 06-06-2011, 10:53 PM

You may not want to tackle the job yourself but your welcome to stop by and check my install out. I have a 180W panel on the van with a 2nd that I put on and off to give me 360W. These are industrial panels that I mount on my Thule rack I use an MPPT controller and have had no problems. Took me about three hours to wire everything up and another couple or get the panel mounts sorted.

I am in Kirkland.

Roonie · 06-07-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by spomo1

You may not want to tackle the job yourself but your welcome to stop by and check my install out. I have a 180W panel on the van with a 2nd that I put on and off to give me 360W. These are industrial panels that I mount on my Thule rack I use an MPPT controller and have had no problems. Took me about three hours to wire everything up and another couple or get the panel mounts sorted.

I am in Kirkland.

I would like to check out your install sometime. Unfortunately it may be a week or so. Very busy currently. I too live in Kirkland.