Re: [Safarifriends] mounting of solar panels on a TREK roof.

[John/Joann Figueras]

'We have a '94 Trek, but I think your configuration is similar. We ran
the wire from the panels down the refrigerator vent and through to the
furnace compartment, which is where we have the regulator. From there
the wire goes down under the floor and across to the batteries under the
steps. [We installed two Concorde-31 AGM batteries, and they fit.]
Don't let an 'installer' talk you into hooking into the back of the
refrigerator!

Good luck. We love the freedom of solar power.

Joann & John Figueras'

[RG]

'My 98 Sahara has the solar panel wires running down the refrigerator vent
stack as well. RG

----- Original Message -----
From: "SAS"
To: "SafariFriends"
Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 5:51 PM
Subject: [Safarifriends] mounting of solar panels on a TREK roof.


>
>
> Does anyone have any experience with the mounting of solar panels on a
TREK
> (98,24 ft. configuration) roof ?
>
> Any caveats or recommendations concerning their mounting and the running
of
> cable down to the battery assembly would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> thanks and congratulations on this great message board.
>
> Shawn
>
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[SAS]

'How did you mount the panels on the roof ?

Shawn'

[SAS]

'Message text written by INTERNET:Safarifriends@egroups.com

>We have a '94 Trek, but I think your configuration is similar. We ran

the wire from the panels down the refrigerator vent and through to the
furnace compartment, which is where we have the regulator. From there
the wire goes down under the floor and across to the batteries under the
steps. [We installed two Concorde-31 AGM batteries, and they fit.]
Don't let an 'installer' talk you into hooking into the back of the
refrigerator!

Good luck. We love the freedom of solar power.

Joann & John Figueras<






How did you mount the panels on the roof ?





Shawn'

[John/Joann Figueras]

'We purchased our last panel in Marathon, FL, and were sold 4 mounting
brackets. We were later told by WindSun in AZ to use a different style
bracket--ones that extend across the whole end of the panel. Their
argument (that sounded correct to us) was that their bracket's wider
footprint on the roof gave it more holding power. In either case, the
panel is held about an inch off the roof. Be sure to use the proper
wire. We found much good info at http://www.windsun.com/ and they now
have an internet store.

Joann Figueras

PS We still have the package of brackets from FL.'

[RG]

'Mine were on when I took delivery.

----- Original Message -----
From: "SAS"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 7:48 AM
Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] mounting of solar panels on a TREK roof.


>
> How did you mount the panels on the roof ?
>
> Shawn
>
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>

'

[SAS]

'Message text written by INTERNET:Safarifriends@egroups.com

>We purchased our last panel in Marathon, FL, and were sold 4 mounting

brackets. We were later told by WindSun in AZ to use a different style
bracket--ones that extend across the whole end of the panel. Their
argument (that sounded correct to us) was that their bracket's wider
footprint on the roof gave it more holding power. In either case, the
panel is held about an inch off the roof. Be sure to use the proper
wire. We found much good info at http://www.windsun.com/ and they now
have an internet store.

Joann Figueras

PS We still have the package of brackets from FL.

<



Thanks for the tip.


Shawn'