22x47 solar panels on intervec falcon roof
Anyone installed solar panels on the roof of their intervec falcon? I am looking to install one 100w 47"x21.3" panel, with option to add one more later. I am debating whether to install behind the...
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TOMMY47, I installed a Renogy 100 watt panel by the conventional method (mounting brackets, drill into roof, etc.). A few months later, I installed a Renogy flexible 100 watt panel using the 3M tape discussed above which auto companies use to install mirrors, etc.
I then took an amp output meter to each panel and took a reading. Then, a voltmeter for voltage. The results: virtually identical readings. I hooked the two panels together and used them all last year to keep the batteries up when boondocking for weeks at a time. All I know is it worked fine for me. Others may have not had as good an outcome, but I am super happy.
Incidentally, tev 123, we owned an Intervec Horizon for many years. It is the little brother to the Falcon and we had a blast. I think it would be great to have a Falcon and fix it up, a project I would really enjoy.
Paul
I then took an amp output meter to each panel and took a reading. Then, a voltmeter for voltage. The results: virtually identical readings. I hooked the two panels together and used them all last year to keep the batteries up when boondocking for weeks at a time. All I know is it worked fine for me. Others may have not had as good an outcome, but I am super happy.
Incidentally, tev 123, we owned an Intervec Horizon for many years. It is the little brother to the Falcon and we had a blast. I think it would be great to have a Falcon and fix it up, a project I would really enjoy.
Paul
