Roger,
I installed two Siemens SR100 panels with a fixed
mount. The local hardware store had 1/8"x2"x 6'
aluminum stock. The brackets are longer on the
outboard sides of the AS. I put silicone goop in the
holes and used stainless steel screws. They have been
installed for about eight months and have traveled
about 6,000 miles on this trailer. I used same
method on the 69' AS several years ago but
those were four 48 watt panels.
I use two small 250 w UPS's (with their batteries
removed) and connect them up directly (fused) to
the 12v batteries. They seem to supply 110v ac
sorta on a demand basis. The notebook computer
uses 72 watts 110 v ac. I also use them to power
an external 20" monitor for the laptop. I don't use
he monitor too often. I put a switch on the 12v
side to completely turn them off when they won't be
used for a spell. They also power the TV and VCR.
Dean
Pictures at:
www.the-texas-special.com/holder1/MVC-174F.JPG
www.the-texas-special.com/holder1/MVC-175F.JPG
www.the-texas-special.com/holder1/MVC-176F.JPG
www.the-texas-special.com/holder1/MVC-177F.JPG
www.the-texas-special.com/holder1/MVC-178F.JPG
www.the-texas-special.com/holder1/MVC-179F.JPG
Dean Sale
A Defender of Liberty and Advocate
of Freedom for Texas and Texians
Let's Live as Texans, Free Again
One of the Broaddus Six
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Roger Hightower <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2000 10:12 PM
> Subject: [VAC] Solar panels
>
>
> > I've seen mention of the installation of solar panels on A/S units, and
> > found a posting in the archives concerning the use of well nuts.
> >
> > What do you use for the mount itself? Is there anything available that
> > will fit the curvature of the roof, or do you homebrew something?
> >
> > I've used solar panels for years, but mainly just set them out in the
> > sun, or in the case of smaller ones, mounted them on a camera tripod.
> >
> > Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Roger
>
