Fixing Flexible Solar Panels To Caravan Roof

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Fixing flexible solar panels to caravan roof.

While a flexible solar panel can be fixed to the roof of a caravan or motorhome with an adhesive tape product there are potential issues. 100 watt semi flexible solar panel with etfe coating the only type of panel suitable for fitting to caravan roof is a lightweight semi flexible solar panel. Because it is built with special uv resistant plastics a semi flexible panel weighs a fraction of its traditional glass aluminium cousin. When the hole has been cut it s time to prepare the roof surface to mount and bond the solar panel.

Your mounting brackets for your solar panel are likely to be either mill finished aluminium or anodised aluminium it will say on the product box or label which so check that first. Apply adhesive to the panel s feet then place it into position and press gently on the corners. Adhesive tape can be used to fix a flexible solar panel to the roof of a caravan or motorhome however trapped moisture can be an issue. Attach the feet to the solar panel on the caravan s roof use tape to mark the panel s position.

Screw the waterproof connections together then secure the cables beneath the panel. Your caravan roof is likely to be made out of fibreglass with a gel coat finish. A hole has to be cut into the roof of the caravan so ensure that there are no lighting cables in between the inner roof surface and the outer it s best to try to enter the solar cable where there is a chance of concealing it. If your caravan or solar panel mounting bracket are made from something different call the sika technical help desk on 1300 22 33 48 for a more specific recommendation.