Attaching a solar panel to a vehicle is becoming more popular.
Solar panel on car roof rack.
These two solar panels will generate electricity harvested from the power of the sun and the energy that these two panels create will be passed through a series of adapter cables to your solar charge controller.
A waterproof regulator can be attached to the rear of the panel or a non waterproof standard or lcd regulator can be mounted inside the vehicle.
With this type of installation the solar panels are typically six to eight inches above the existing roof rack.
How i mounted a 130w solar panel on the roof racks of my 4wd.
Most truck camper owners and dealers attach accessories to roof racks including solar panels.
First was adding two more solar panels 140 watts each on the roof racks and a second solar controller.
The panel goes over the top of mounted maxtrax but still allows your to access them.
This can be done by installing roof racks to your vehicle.
Mounting a solar panel in this fashion subjects the solar panel to wind thus potentially stressing the panel mounts and wiring.