Attach Solar Panel to Rubber Roof?
Hello, I have one of THESE and want to attach it to the roof of my camper. (Yes I know it's a cheap-o one, but this is my first venture into the solar charging world) The roof covering is rubber, I...
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Hi,
I would not worry about that size solar panel overcharging. It is to small to even keep up with the self discharge of most batteries.
You can attach it to the RV refrigerator top vent, with plastic ties or other screws and maybe even take off the vent cover then put a bolt on one side, nut on the other. Then run #12 wire down the refrigerator vent, then towards the battery. You have a 12 volt circuit to the refrigerator, you could tie into that circuit if you wanted.
When you upgrade to a "Real" solar panel, you will need a controller. Look at this site. SunElec.com You should be able to buy a 100 watt solar panel for about $100. Then a controller can be anything from $15 to $200. Depending on the quality and amp rating.
Fred.
I would not worry about that size solar panel overcharging. It is to small to even keep up with the self discharge of most batteries.
You can attach it to the RV refrigerator top vent, with plastic ties or other screws and maybe even take off the vent cover then put a bolt on one side, nut on the other. Then run #12 wire down the refrigerator vent, then towards the battery. You have a 12 volt circuit to the refrigerator, you could tie into that circuit if you wanted.
When you upgrade to a "Real" solar panel, you will need a controller. Look at this site. SunElec.com You should be able to buy a 100 watt solar panel for about $100. Then a controller can be anything from $15 to $200. Depending on the quality and amp rating.
Fred.
