consumeratlarge wrote:
I wanted the inverter and an MPPT charge controller helped with me wanting fixed panels. I found these large plastic corners and middle pieces that allow you to mount the panels on the roof, but remove them if necessary without disturbing the mound of sealant on and in each screw hole. That also prevents heat buildup, since the panels are slightly off the deck itself. I spent some time trying to guess where the shadows from the AC and vents would be, but you never know what you're going to get.
I wired them in series after seeing that my wire size could have been larger up top, the series doubles the voltage and mitigates the wire size problem, but a shadow on one panel then affects both. Every design has its compromises, right? I recommend a remote control/monitor panel for the inverter and the solar controller. You also may want a power transfer switch for the inverter, I did.
I think solar is a natural for an RV. You'll love it.
OK,I'll bite, here do you get those mounts???
Ron W.
