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Well after finally getting my hands on my first motorhome after two deals falling through due to dodgy vehicle histories (can't emphasize to use hpi checks enough). I am now going to fitt solar on the roof, I've pick out what i think makes a good setup after trawling the forums and google. So here is links to what i have in mind to ordered shortly if any of you spot any flaws or can suggest better panel, regulator that would be much appreciated. Must point out im more than handy with electrics but not had alot of experience on the 12v systems. I have no worries about being able to instal the panel or regulator etc though but might have missed something that only experience can bring. Anyway I'm rambling here's the links
Personally I'm not sure I'd be happy with 4 brackets on such a large panel? but it may be ok if they're space right. You'll have to judge that
If your're using the m4 cable you'll need another compression gland for that roof entry grommet. If you try to put 2 cables through one it wont seal.
yeah there is a double entry which i will use, also are that type of mount any good i seem to seemost panels attach with metal angle brackets?
@artona going up to give the roof a good clean so am double checking sizes postions then.
just seen a post reguarding piggy backing the feed from the solar regulator on to the outputs from the 230v battery charger, am i right in saying that if i did this the controller in the van that can switch between leisure and vehicle batteries would switch charging from solar between battieries?
The double entry roof entry will be a lot better.. I used a single one and struggled, then found the twin one which I obtained for my mate and it was a lot better.
Brackets, B&Q strip of angle ali for £10, easily make 6 -8 brackets.
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If English in the eBay listing is anything like the English in the manual you are going to struggle. Love Thunder protection - has it got ear muffs?
I have a 130W panel glued on with similar sized but corner mounts but think that I would be happier with more mounts as the proposed panel is over 5ft long. I use Körapur Marine but a good Sikoflex would do.
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Fully agree with Sallytrafic. We have a 130w Kyocera panel on the roof mounted on 4 corner brackets and 2 centre brackets. It is very secure.
The only other advice we could give is to get a panel as big as you can get on the roof and have two good size leisure batteries. Works for us and we have yet to run out of juice on our travels.
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@tonka, I was thinking that making up brackets might be the way to go but wasnt sure how well aluminium would bond compared to the abs plastics etc?
@richardandgill, I have the perfect space for the panel on the roof and hopefuly get an extra 20w for the same price as the 2x80w panels the only down side being that with two panels you have power if one fails where as if this one fails no juice!
If anybody has a good source for corner brackets and normal brackets please share, I found some online but they were exceptionally over priced pieces of plastic.
Anyway thanks again, I must say I'm finding this forum exceptionally helpfull and hope to be able to help out others in the future
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you'll need another compression gland for that roof entry grommet. If you try to put 2 cables through one it wont seal.
Our thoughts are with you Chris and Graham. Fighting with Mavis and Ray 
