Solar Panel Wiring Access Point

Just finished the install and the entry point worked OK, although I probably could have used a j connector on the roof so only two cables needed to be run inside.

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Originally Posted by DieselLSE

Just finished the install and the entry point worked OK, although I probably could have used a j connector on the roof so only two cables needed to be run inside.

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Hi Diesel
I'm using your idea but can I ask how you fixed the gland to the blanking plate?

Did you use a mastic amd leave out the rubber gasket that came with the gland?

I've tried the screws but they don't grip.

Regards
John

Interesting. I’m doing a set up at the moment.
I only have the floors on the 2/3 of the rack and will be putting a set up on the front 1/3 in the next few weeks (still waiting on panels and laser cutting).

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Originally Posted by XXVDisco

Hi Diesel
I'm using your idea but can I ask how you fixed the gland to the blanking plate?

Did you use a mastic amd leave out the rubber gasket that came with the gland?

I've tried the screws but they don't grip.

Regards
John

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I think I used the supplied screws and screwed them through the top plastic cover and into the roof. I carefully measured it all out and made sure each hole went into the roof panel. I painted each opening with anti-rust paint for protection.
I think I may have discarded the supplied gasket. From memory I used a commercial grade roof sealant as I had run out of marine silastic.

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Originally Posted by Tombie

Interesting. I’m doing a set up at the moment.
I only have the floors on the 2/3 of the rack and will be putting a set up on the front 1/3 in the next few weeks (still waiting on panels and laser cutting).

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FYI, I replaced the domed ProSpeed fasteners with slightly longer (10mm I think) countersunk ones under the solar panels. The panels now sit flatter than in the above pic. I also drilled holes in the ProSpeed roof panels under the solar panels to drain water and provide some heat dissipation.

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Originally Posted by DieselLSE

FYI, I replaced the domed ProSpeed fasteners with slightly longer (10mm I think) countersunk ones under the solar panels. The panels now sit flatter than in the above pic. I also drilled holes in the ProSpeed roof panels under the solar panels to drain water and provide some heat dissipation.

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Cool.

I’m only fitting 90w of solar on mine, good for a max of 4.6a, as this will be sufficient to maintain the vehicle when not in use and when camped a couple of days will top it up.

I have a piece of Black Check Plate being profiled with 2 openings to allow 2 45w Poly panels to be flush mounted and then the whole lot bolted where the front floors would go.

Power runs down the P/S A trim and into the Controller up front (currently being wired).

Pics to come once I get this done - currently changing jobs and working on buying another house, so a little distracted.