Because they don t have a frame they are low profile and can bend to shallow curves such as a van roof.
Conversion van solar panels not flat.
Van conversion solar kits are complete with solar panels 3 sizes available or van conversion power kits that allow you to add the size and amount of solar panels you need.
All of our van solar kits can also have portable solar incorporated to use alone or with roof mount solar combined.
Also solar panel output will vary with location time and date as the sun s angle changes.
If you park in the shade the panels are not producing much power if any.
Note product design can change.
With a solid alternator charging system and frequent driving you shouldn t need more than two 90w panels on a van our most popular configuration includes two panels on a 20a charge controller that gives you room for adding one more panel.
Flexible panels are flat cells that are molded with a layer of protective plastic on top.
Next you will choose from our two van kit types.
Pros of rigid solar panels for a van.
The panels are for recharging when you do not have a 110 volt hook up or generator.
The autonomy of our diy camper van conversion depends on power and extracting power from the sun feels a bit like cheating to us.
The specifications below can also change.
Slightly more powerful than flexible solar panels.
It also makes them lightweight.
They can dissipate heat easier because they lay about one inch off the roof allowing air to flow underneath and cool off the solar panels.
Select solar charging system.
How to install solar panel s on a camper van conversion.