Rooftop Vehicle Solar Panel Van

Using flexible solar panels on a stealth camper van.

Rooftop vehicle solar panel van.

This can be done by installing roof racks to your vehicle. Attaching a solar panel to a vehicle is becoming more popular. The solar panel measure 1476mm x 670mm so is small enough to be mounted onto the roof of the van more than one could fit if this is necessary for your set up. A waterproof regulator can be attached to the rear of the panel or a non waterproof standard or lcd regulator can be mounted inside the vehicle.

These alternator charging kits work on the vehicle s stock alternator. There are various ways disguise this with roof racks and flush mounted flexible panels. The reality is that a car solar panel which has to be shaped to the car roof protected and robust against vibration is much more expensive than a household or grid solar panel. Photovoltaic panels to charge car batteries haven t been a big deal on cars so far since they require a lot of surface area to generate significant power and even small aerodynamic electric.

This solar panel would be ideal for full time usage with items such as a 12v fridge t v. The panel is then able to be used to charge an auxiliary battery or the start. With an 800 plus billion electric vehicle market looming over the horizon by 2027 the idea of charging your zero emission car on the go with a solar rooftop is trotting along not far behind. If you re trying to build a stealth camper van any panels mounted to your roof are going to be a giveaway that someone is living in the van.

Two 100 watt solar panels will be mounted to the roof of your van and secured to your vehicle s roof rack.