Robust 60 cell panel for Toyhauler?
I’m looking to buy six 24 volt 60 cell panels for my toyhauler project. I’d like to get a structurally robust panel that can take the beating of a mobile application. Of course I’d like the highest...
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I made this 4-way tilting mechanism for my 235W module. It incorporates a cross frame in the middle and the tilting struts store inside the mount brackets. In retrospect, a simple one way or two way would accomplish most of what I want without the additional work or material. It is all made of 6061 new aluminum stock except for the four hinges which are SS.
Upside down orientation of the mount and stored strut, end section:
The module with brackets is pinned into the roof mounts with 1/4" pins.
I'm sure you have a mounting scheme already thought out but what I figured out is that using rails and mounting into them is probably the best.
Like JIm, I found that the frames are not all that. The aluminum frame on my module is a doubled and formed aluminum with light gauge material. It is probably adequate for the job. The good news is that these solar modules are built with really strong acetate and the fit and finish is good.
Upside down orientation of the mount and stored strut, end section:
The module with brackets is pinned into the roof mounts with 1/4" pins.
I'm sure you have a mounting scheme already thought out but what I figured out is that using rails and mounting into them is probably the best.
Like JIm, I found that the frames are not all that. The aluminum frame on my module is a doubled and formed aluminum with light gauge material. It is probably adequate for the job. The good news is that these solar modules are built with really strong acetate and the fit and finish is good.
