Mounting Solar Panels On Airstream

Airstream trailer power systems are unique in several ways.

Mounting solar panels on airstream. Solar panels come with wattages which when divided by their voltages less some expected loss give you peak amps they can collect. Cut the cord to expensive daily shore power hook ups with the 12 volt solar charging system. We are happy to install them either way or even come up with custom mount sets when necessary. The first step was to remove the aluminum fin attached right next to the vent and drill 2 holes to pass through the wires.

Now remember all those numbers for our amp usage. A curved roof requires specialized mounting hardware. After much discussion we finally nailed down our system. We now have 500 watts of solar on top of our airstream five 100 watt solar panels.

We also had a 1000 watt pure sine inverter installed to electrify our. Zamp solar kits feature solar panel mounts hardware connectors cables deluxe digital charge controller and a robust aluminum framed tempered glass monocrystalline solar panel. On airstreams due to their rounded roofs we often use different sized feet to attach the solar panels to the roof. First and foremost solar panels that are permanently attached to the roof of your airstream risk being damaged by hail falling tree limbs overhangs and other natural elements.

This is the path we chose. Airstream utilizes zamp solar panels and a victron charge control and display. Solar pre wires are frequently factored into the design. Here s where we try to put those amps back into our.

Drilled 2 holes and added grommets to prevent the wire from rubbing against the metal. Limited roof space requires narrow solar panels. Ensuring the panels are clean not partially shaded by trees or other interference will promote solar charging. Some clients like to have the panels conform to the curvature of their roof others prefer a more level appearance.

A 135w panel might give you closer to 8 amps. Many folks installing solar on an airstream with a fridge vent use it to run wires into the trailer. The sunexplorer charge control performs these basic functions. These kits are perfect for keeping rv s campers and travel trailers from colonial airsteam fully charged.

A 100w panel for example can collect up to around 6 amps.