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  1. #11
    I like your setup Lance. The brackets that hold it to the rack are very nice and clean. For someone under 6 feet it's hard to notice. I didn't realize the fridge pulled so much juice but I guess it's that high because it can freeze stuff. Panel size you did well, especially for the price.

  2. #12
    When I first imaged the solar setup I had planned on installing the panel so that it was flush with the roof rack. When I got the brackets I must have not thought that thru precisely so hence the 1" raised look and feel. I really don't like it so I'll probably redo the brackets so that the top of the roof rack is flush with a cleaner look. At this point I'm just too lazy to fix it since it's at least working.

    This is really my first "electrical" mod so it was more of a learning experience for me. I figure I'll start to fine tune and bastardize it by adding more crap I really don't need. But who doesn't think that way especially when it comes to "oooo ahhh" mods! ha
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  3. #13
    Quote Originally Posted by Good Times View Post
    ...But who doesn't think that way especially when it comes to "oooo ahhh" mods! ha
    Haha! Very true statement.

    I like the setup a lot though. Pretty good output for that panel size too.
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  4. #14
    Dropping it down to make it flush would allow you to use the entire rack for a larger load. Then uncover it while at camp and stationary. Dropping it down could also introduce wind noise so YMMV. Another thing you might consider is some tamper resistant hardware to keep someone from walking away with the panel since it seems you have it installed all the time.

  5. #15
    Mike I considered the tamper resistant hardware but at this point just getting on there was a pain in the ***. If someone really wants boy they must be that determined! lol You do have a point about lowering it to reduce wind noise. I will definitely have to make some new brackets to be able to lower the panel. That's my next to do when I have time again. (doh!)
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    I assumed it didn't make noise in it's current location. I had only mentioned lowering it since you mentioned it had the raised look. My thoughts were that if it was lowered a bit you could still use that section of roof rack like a rack, considering something wasn't straight on the glass (thinking of something that spanned the panel).

  7. #17
    I can't tell if its making any more sounds or not considering the rack itself without a fairing was pretty awful. I definitely want to be able to utilize the rack so I'll have to make new brackets and try to remount the panel. Just another thing to do.
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