Solar On Van Roof

Our most popular configuration includes two panels on a 20a charge controller that gives you room for adding one more panel.

Solar on van roof.

Select solar charging system. Dry fit the solar panels on the van roof. Using flexible solar panels on a stealth camper van. Let adhesive cure then seal with dicor lap sealant.

Clean roof and apply loctite pl adhesive. 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. Solar panels are a key element for off the grid vanlife. Bolt solar panels to roof and plywood strips.

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. 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. 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. With a solid alternator charging system and frequent driving you shouldn t need more than two 90w panels on a van.

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. Cut plywood reinforcement strips and drill holes. Mark and drill holes in the van roof.