How To Install a Flexible Solar Panel on an RV
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Through trial and error I've found the best way to install flexible solar panels on my RV roof? Watch me install two new 100 watt monocrystalline solar panels and generate more amps for battery charging. SUBSCRIBE for upcoming RV, Travel, and How-To videos: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=rvwithtito I like flexible solar panels because they allow your roof to remain accessible. You can increase that stealth factor by remaining undetectable from ground level. More about this project here: http://www.rvwithtito.com/articles/install-flexible-solar-panel-rv HQST Solar Panels Featured in the video: http://amzn.to/2a8FJpr Find Flexible Solar Panels on Amazon: http://amzn.to/29wSOJf MATERIALS FOR THIS JOB: Butyl Seal Tape: http://amzn.to/29G7lAM Dicor Lap Sealant: http://amzn.to/29zYRZl TOOLS I USED: DEWALT 20V Cordless Drill Set: http://amzn.to/2aeE9PW MY GEAR: Main Camera: http://amzn.to/29RqYIL Action Camera: http://amzn.to/29KC1RY Camera Lense: http://amzn.to/2abeJmu External Camera Microphone: http://amzn.to/29DCpxS Main Tripod: http://amzn.to/29IVUcO Compact Tripod: http://amzn.to/2abf4Wi Video Editing Sofware: http://amzn.to/2b3INUz Portable Audio Recorder: http://amzn.to/2b3JAEL #rvlife #solar #offgrid SUBSCRIBE and you won't miss any new RV videos and tips! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=rvwithtito HAVE QUESTIONS? Send Us A Message: http://www.rvwithtito.com/contact SIGN UP FOR EMAIL WEBSITE UPDATES http://www.rvwithtito.com/subscribe MORE RV TIP VIDEOS http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIsusUNNN2JZL7_q0EauHXMwbaFIvUal_ RV SOLAR POWER VIDEOS http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIsusUNNN2JZy86scvMapcyKd371Gf84A RV UPGRADE VIDEOS http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIsusUNNN2JZ5nOWViuChY7-EDUdEzK-7 CONNECT WITH US https://plus.google.com/+rvwithtitotoday https://twitter.com/rvwithtito https://instagram.com/rvwithtito https://www.facebook.com/rvwithtito
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what was the coast of each panel and other component
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Hi Tito, should heat transmission through the panel to the roofing be a concern?
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One thing that you may be doing wrong here which will reduce solar output is using a wide variety of solar panels. There seems to be two rules here - if have same amps on all solar panels can connect in series & if have same voltage output but different amps can connect in parallel. If have varying voltage and amps whatever you do using one solar controller will have severe losses (ie. in series amps of lowest panel will be determining factor) so will loose badly if they are vastly different panels. The panels you have installed look to be 32 cell so about 16V output whereas the long panel I suspect is more cells and therefore different voltage.
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Check InpliX handbook if you want to make it cheaper and better.
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actually the number one question is price.
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great to see that... I made it too. Using inplix handbooks :)
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One nice thing about having them flat down on your roof, is that there's no wind restriction... BUT I sure won't have drilled holes in my roof... They do make some double sided tape that hold very good. I've seen people install the other type of solar panels brackets to their roof of their Air Stream and they never have lost any panels yet... Also with the RV'S that we have owned in the past they really didn't have much support under the roof . They only had a 2X2 every 24" with a thin peace of Aluminum rolled out over the top... Yes we had very old RV's Our last motor home was a 1979 Winnebago... LOL... But it worked for as long as we needed it to and then sold it for more than we paid for it 5 years latter... :0)
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Possible to easily remove the Eternabond tape from a fiberglass roof on an RV - or is it there eternally?
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just use rtv around the hole to waterproof the screw-hole
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Tesla need a Powerwall you can slap on an RV and integrate with custom panel setups
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Thanks for clearing up the parallel/series issue. Could never get an exact answer.
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I think you need to take some time and go to inplix website to learn how to make it.
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Hi Tito, just wondering if you have any information to share back with the flexible panels and also if they would work on a rubber roof RV...thanks
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1) So what can you run with these or are they just for charging batteries?
2) How did they work in winter after adding the additional panel vs. tilting? -
Thanks for showing the increased amp input. So about 10 amps for two 100w panels. Awesome!👍
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Did you know you can build your own solar panels, https://twitter.com/5fr6tqzt1kdr/status/792250078006087680 saving $10,000’s off retail price? You have probably read about it or seen it on TV, but have you tried it yourself?
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Better then tape. -
Make a follow up video in a year or so, after the plastic has had a chance to warp and cause EACH cell to "cup" - thus seriously reducing output. Just the voice of experience. P.S. let's not forget how HOT they get when mounted DIRECTLY to any surface without a proper lift for cooling.
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No venting underneath required? Helpful video! Subscribed.
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Also The Tape for AC Duck work very Strong and the Adhesive side wster tight. and it also has a. Aluminum reflection side to be used to back drop the rays back on the panel that would be something you would put up Separately.
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