Vertical mounting of PV panels worth doing?
Last weekend, I saw one rig that had solar panels mounted on the sides of the vehicle while at a stoplight. They didn't appear to fold out (no hinge mechanism or supports, and solid brackets with no ...
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90" will fit three 24V modules with an overhang of 15" total. I wouldn't do it.
Since there are so many mounting choices and module sizes available, it really doesn't make too much sense to mount them on the sides of an RV. Only those with definite lack of roof real estate and needing large amounts of power need apply. To me, the downside of mounting on the sides (besides the inefficiency) is the possible damage from road debris.
I think it was Mena that went on his roof and made shade patterns for all of his rooftop accessories. You could search for his thread about how he overcame rooftop obstacles. As CA Traveller, said, when you start getting the modules up off the roof surface, you'll gain a lot of module real estate.
Since there are so many mounting choices and module sizes available, it really doesn't make too much sense to mount them on the sides of an RV. Only those with definite lack of roof real estate and needing large amounts of power need apply. To me, the downside of mounting on the sides (besides the inefficiency) is the possible damage from road debris.
I think it was Mena that went on his roof and made shade patterns for all of his rooftop accessories. You could search for his thread about how he overcame rooftop obstacles. As CA Traveller, said, when you start getting the modules up off the roof surface, you'll gain a lot of module real estate.
