Solar installation on a Northstar 850SC
Last week I installed a 150 watt panel on the roof of my 850SC. Based on the advice of Northstar, I elected to place the panel on the left-front corner of the roof. This was based on Northstar saying ...
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I just used the screws Renogy provided. They are self tapping wood screws. We were able to get 4 100w on the front (+ 1 you can't see) overlapping the bracket holes. The screws seemed to bite well and ample dicor has kept it water-tight. We have about 5,000 miles on now with some pretty nasty weather and 70mph+ into headwinds and so far no issues at all.
The angle they sit also gives a mild "tilting" advantage. Hopefully they won't be more vulnerable to rock damage. 3 Months in Alaska should be a good test.
So far very pleased with solar power. We haven't plugged in or run a generator since install. The fridge runs on solar during the day and we have switched much of our cooking to electric via a crock-pot.
The angle they sit also gives a mild "tilting" advantage. Hopefully they won't be more vulnerable to rock damage. 3 Months in Alaska should be a good test.
So far very pleased with solar power. We haven't plugged in or run a generator since install. The fridge runs on solar during the day and we have switched much of our cooking to electric via a crock-pot.
