Solar On Van Roof

Solar panels are a key element for off the grid vanlife.

Solar on van roof.

Bolt solar panels to roof and plywood strips. If you say freedom we say solar power. Dry fit the solar panels on the van roof. The solar panel measure 1476mm x 670mm so is small enough to be mounted onto the roof of the van more than one could fit if this is necessary for your set up.

Clean roof and apply loctite pl adhesive. Since these are delicate pieces of equipment and they ll just be out and exposed on your roof you definitely want to make sure you re installing them securely. Let adhesive cure then seal with dicor lap sealant. Obviously the solar panels are part of that electrical system but i wanted a separate post just for actually installing the panels on the roof of the van.

If you re trying to build a stealth camper van any panels mounted to your roof are going to be a giveaway that someone is living in the van. Using flexible solar panels on a stealth camper van. Select solar charging system. Mark and drill holes in the van roof.

Our most popular configuration includes two panels on a 20a charge controller that gives you room for adding one more panel. There are various ways disguise this with roof racks and flush mounted flexible panels. The electrical system of our campervan is designed to power our appliances fan lights 12v fridge etc and can be charged with solar power alternator or shore.