The only type of panel suitable for fitting to caravan roof is a lightweight semi flexible solar panel.
Mounting flexible solar panels on caravan roof.
While there are several benefits to flexible solar panels for a caravan or motorhome there are some apparent downsides.
In our uk climate the panel will probably not melt as seen in the video above.
A solar panel is made from solar cells different solar cells can produce a different number of watts from a given surface area.
Learn how to mount a semi flexible solar panel on an rv so it s easily removable has an air gap for cooling and requires no drilling into the roof.
This is particularly important for the limited mounting surfaces available on a caravan or motorhome.
Flexible solar panels and heat.
Because it is built with special uv resistant plastics a semi flexible panel weighs a fraction of its traditional glass aluminium cousin.
Heat concern placement etc.
On a curved rv roof is it.
They can be carefully fitted with the right adhesives around very gentle curves.
Flexible solar panels generally a 3 5mm bank of solar cells on some form of flexible backing material are only partially flexible.
Mounting flexible panels to rv roof.
We ll assume you are mounting on a caravan although similar thoughts apply for mounting on boats boxes campers etc.
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.
Your caravan roof is likely to be made out of fibreglass with a gel coat finish.
To ensure that the solar panel is fitted squarely either mark the roof with a non permanent pen or use a strip of masking tape.
For a flexible solar panel bonded to the roof of your caravan or motorhome heat may be a potential problem.