Mounting Solar Panel On Teardrop Trailer

Here in part one i prep the panels for mounting on top of the camper and set up my wiring harnesses.

Mounting solar panel on teardrop trailer.

This details the steps i went through for mounting my mission solar 320 watt panels to the roof of my rv trailer. If you are bolting the panel on the roof install the mounting hardware included with your kit to the solar panel frame. Your first step is deciding on the location for the solar panels. Rig something above the door that would serve as an anchor for a pair of renogy s 100w flexible panels with the short edge of each panel anchored to the trailer.

Pros recommend the back center where you ll usually find the vent pipes and skylight. In this video series i will be installing a complete solar upgrade to my teardrop camper. There is no permanent mounting altering or reconfiguring to either your rv trailer or the tow vehicle. The rv solar panels can be stored in the garage and only loaded into the teardrop trailer when you re heading out.

Avoid locations in which an air conditioner vent etc. Contact nucamp directly and ask them about mounting the factory solar panel. Might cast shade over the panels. Once you park set up two such panels as an awning over the door with two guy roped poles to support the edge that s away from the trailer.

Mark the panel locations when you have them the way you want. While there are multiple methods to secure a panel to an rv roof this focuses on using standard z brackets. The goal here is to have a lightweight retro looking trailer that is just large enough for a queen sized futon sleeping two in comfort. Part of the equation in this effort is to mount your rv solar panels so that they can be tilted or orientated toward the sun so that the maximum amount of sunlight is hitting the panels straight on.

The other option is a suitcase solar panel kit. You can place them anywhere not sure about the connection though to the trailer. Once that s accomplished the next concern is voltage. Ideally the panels will be mounted on a flat surface so they can get the most sun exposure.

Most rv roofs are flat so you ll have plenty of space to choose from. I believe i read someone was able to ask nucamp where to mount the factory roof rack on the unit. Secure the panel to the roof. It s yet one more thing to lug out and load up before you can go camping.

Teardrop trailer with off grid solar.