Without solar panels your van s system will be useless.
Installing renogy solar panels on van.
200w renogy solar panel install.
Pass the cable from the solar panels to the interior see section 6.
Do you want to know how we chose 200w.
Equipped with components specifically for on the go projects such as a flush mount charge controller and a cable entry housing unit they take all the guesswork out of starting your solar adventure.
I had the general idea of where i wanted the solar panels to sit on top of my van but without dry fitting them first i would have overlooked how the mounting holes actually lined up on the contoured roof.
Unfortunately the renogy van solar panel does not include a charge controller in the package.
Given excellent conditions a.
Mount the charge controller at the desired location see section 5.
Van solar panels came in a variety of wattages but most vanlifers use multiple 100w panels for their systems.
The renogy installation manual is a comprehensive guide for answering all your questions about putting your system together.
Put the solar panels on top of your van where you d like them to be installed renogy solar panels installed on my van.
Why 200 watts and why renogy.
Again refer to renogy to answer your big questions about installing solar panels on your rv or van.
The electrical system of our campervan is designed to power our appliances fan lights 12v fridge etc and can be charged with solar power alternator or shore.
The panels themselves are easy to install and the entire guide to installing solar panels can be found on renogy s website.
You going renogy rv kits are the perfect addition to any rv motorhome or mobile application.
Wire the battery to the charge controller and then the solar panel to the charge controller ensuring the correct polarity is observed see.
Determine the mounting location of the solar panel s.
There are a bunch of other blog posts out there about how to size your solar array.
It is okay if this is your first time installing a solar panel in your van.
The instruction manual is clear enough that even a grade schooler will have no problems assembling the solar panel.