Solar Panel Height
I posted this at the end of a old thread but I think it has ran it's course.
After viewing many photos of RV Solar Panel installs I see a big difference in the distance between the roof of the RV and the solar panel. Some appear less than a inch some 5" OR 6" from the roof to panel.
In my case I used Renogy two piece mounting brackets and as low as I could go is about 3" on the ends. My roof has a curve so a little less in the center of the panel.
I have to admit I like the look of the panels being closer to the roof but what is the ideal or is there a ideal recommended height for solar panels.
I did read that 3" is minimum with 4" to 6" preferred but not sure if they were referencing RV's or solar panels in general.
Apparently the height has to to with heat from the solar panels, just how hot does it get under there?
Any thoughts?
After viewing many photos of RV Solar Panel installs I see a big difference in the distance between the roof of the RV and the solar panel. Some appear less than a inch some 5" OR 6" from the roof to panel.
In my case I used Renogy two piece mounting brackets and as low as I could go is about 3" on the ends. My roof has a curve so a little less in the center of the panel.
I have to admit I like the look of the panels being closer to the roof but what is the ideal or is there a ideal recommended height for solar panels.
I did read that 3" is minimum with 4" to 6" preferred but not sure if they were referencing RV's or solar panels in general.
Apparently the height has to to with heat from the solar panels, just how hot does it get under there?
Any thoughts?
