Solar panel placement
Are we going to cause a problem for ourself if we place a solar panel raised up over the toilet vent? Should a couple inches of clearance be enough? Thoughts
Forum Discussion
My raised panel choice was determined by:
1. The best panel location involved one panel over a vent. That dictated that the immediate adjacent panel be at the same level. It then made sense to also raise the rear panel.
2. Removing a few bolts would allow the panel over the fan to swing up for vent service. Or just remove all the bolts. Not intolerable to me.
3. Less A/C shadows was a benefit. Essentially rig orientation is not a factor. This is not a major factor as early morning/late afternoon sun is limited anyway for flat panels.
4. Air flow for raised panels when driving and/or storms was not a factor. 20K miles and 2+ years with no issues. Plus air flow when stopped is a benefit for hot temperatures.
Of course I could run the fan to cool the panels - Oh wait! That would take more power than saved. :h
There are many different choices with solar to improve our camping experience.
1. The best panel location involved one panel over a vent. That dictated that the immediate adjacent panel be at the same level. It then made sense to also raise the rear panel.
2. Removing a few bolts would allow the panel over the fan to swing up for vent service. Or just remove all the bolts. Not intolerable to me.
3. Less A/C shadows was a benefit. Essentially rig orientation is not a factor. This is not a major factor as early morning/late afternoon sun is limited anyway for flat panels.
4. Air flow for raised panels when driving and/or storms was not a factor. 20K miles and 2+ years with no issues. Plus air flow when stopped is a benefit for hot temperatures.
Of course I could run the fan to cool the panels - Oh wait! That would take more power than saved. :h
There are many different choices with solar to improve our camping experience.
