Fitting solar panel to roof of ute
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Member - Geoff C (QLD)
I intend to fit my 80w solar panel to the roof of the box on the back of my ute. I'd like to know the best way to do it (brackets, supports, spacing etc.) Suggestions/photos would be appreciated.
Thanks, Geoff
Reply By: Member -Flatty D (QLD) - Friday, Mar 26, 2010 at 05:04
Friday, Mar 26, 2010 at 05:04
G/Day Geoff,,
I just fitted a 180w panel to the top of my canopy ,,, it was with brackets ,, so it sits the right hight for air flow,,I get all my solar supplies from ':SPRINGERS" at Lawnton, Highly recommend their staff for advice & information,,Pricing is also very fair for top quality gear,,,,,,
safe vaning ,,,,,,,, flatty
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Reply By: Member - Robert R1 (SA) - Friday, Mar 26, 2010 at 13:53
Friday, Mar 26, 2010 at 13:53
Geoff,
I bolted some P4000 unistrut to the roof of my canopy and bolted my panels to that. Two panels are on a hinged frame and are help up with gas struts. The third is in a slide out frame. I used aluminium and stainless steel bolts etc.
Regards,
Bob
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Reply By: Tonyfish#58 - Friday, Mar 26, 2010 at 19:37
Friday, Mar 26, 2010 at 19:37
Geoff - Something to consider - I set
mine up to act as a spoiler - photos are on my profile - Regards Tony
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Reply By: Member - extfilm (NSW) - Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 at 00:05
Saturday, Mar 27, 2010 at 00:05
I have an 80w bolted to a set of roof racks on the cab of the ute 09 landcruiser. Good thing about it is I also utalised the rear rack to fit 4 spotlights.
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