I am mounting solar panels on top of a recreational vehicle rv.
Rv solar panel wind deflector.
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Solar panels are sold in varying sizes but a 100 watt panel is a commonly found size particularly for rvs.
Rv owners often overlook proper off season storage of batteries.
To reduce drag i was planning on building a small ramp in front of the panels to deflect wind before it hits the flat panel and mounts.
I noticed that this excellent starter solar panel kit is offered at an affordable price while supplying you with the things needed to harness the clean and free energy provided by the sun.
When your vehicle is left in storage it is important that the batteries aren t drained past a certain point.
That panel is rated at 100 watts at peak efficiency meaning on a 78 degree cloudless day at solar noon on the equator during the equinox.
Another highly reliable solar panel for rv battery charging that you can use is the windynation 100 watt solar panel.
Here is a rough sketch red is brackets black is panel purple is ramp.
This space is usually between 3 and 4 inches.
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Installing batteries solar panels inverters on all mobile vehicles.
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So i m thinking about the rack of solar panels i am putting on my roof and wonder about aerodynamics.
Rv solar panel wind deflector as far as we can tell they do not make solar panel wind deflectors.
Has anyone with or without a topper extension on their van put some kind of bug deflector or wind flow thing in front of the panels to keep the air moving over the panels instead of hitting them head on.
Storing a solar equipped vehicle for long periods of time a month or more takes considerations to avoid battery damage.
For those futzing with mounting solar panels on the roof i ve installed some deflectors on mine to reduce any risk of freeway airflow getting under the panel and blowing the panel off the roof.