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carl2591
Explorer III
Feb 28, 2016

installing solar panel on trailer questions..

I am looking to install solar panel on my airstream and was looking at some 195 watt 24 volts units. They are a bit larger than the 100 to 130 watt 12v version and i was wondering if the size would be an issue, especially when going down the road, with maybe causing the frame to flex to much and crack the panels etc.

the panels size is 63 tall 32 wide and 1 1/2 thick on the frame.

has anyone else used the larger panels?? I was planning to use feet to mount to top on 32 wide side so the panels can be tilted either way. THere would be no support on the long side more or less.

any input on is this might be a issue would be appreciated especially from folks using larger panels.
  • I have some panels a bit bigger than that on my 5th wheel and have seen no problems (yet). Mine are fixed with mounting feet on the 4 corners.