|
|
12-18-2019, 12:03 PM
|
#1
|
1 Rivet Member
2005 19' International CCD
Jamestown
, North Carolina
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 5
|
Solar panels on bambi 19'
I've seen pictures of this model using two 50 watt panels. I was wondering if I went with a little larger panel that would creep out a few inches onto the unpainted portion of the roof to mount, would that be wise? I don't care to move the TV antenna.
|
|
|
12-18-2019, 02:21 PM
|
#2
|
2 Rivet Member
2022 25' Flying Cloud
2018 16' Sport
1962 22' Safari
Corvallis
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 85
|
I have a 16' Sport, I figure I can get three 80 watt panels on the roof. I went with the Renogy panel because of dimensions, the 80 watt panel is only 36 inches long and I have 80 inches of roof (so panel and feet will fit). Take a second look with the tape measure up on the roof and then shop around for panel size, I bet you can get more. Good Luck Also, check out GMFL's blog on solar or the solar show and tell thread too.
__________________
Rick & Paula LaMont
2022 Flying Cloud 25’ FBQ
WBCCI #7944
|
|
|
12-18-2019, 07:47 PM
|
#3
|
Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 4,516
|
Thanks Rick,
Yes he should be able to get 3 of these https://www.renogy.com/80-watt-12-vo...e-solar-panel/ On the roof
Use AirstreamNutsandBolts as a discount code to save some cheddar.
|
|
|
12-18-2019, 07:54 PM
|
#4
|
Rivet Master
2022 25' Flying Cloud
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,085
|
we have 3 panels with 350w total on our as 22FB. 2 on the roof
the 3rd is on a hinge over the back window
|
|
|
12-18-2019, 07:56 PM
|
#5
|
Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 4,516
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by waninae39
we have 3 panels with 350w total on our as 22FB. 2 on the roof
the 3rd is on a hinge over the back window
|
I’ve always been intrigued by using a panel as a back window awning
|
|
|
12-19-2019, 05:25 AM
|
#6
|
Rivet Master
2016 16' Sport
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,593
|
Zamp is expensive but they make skinny 90s and 45s which are the same width but half as long. You can mix them to make a good fit. I have 2 45s and a 90 on my 16.
Make sure you leave room to walk on the roof or have a way to easily remove some or all of the panels.
|
|
|
12-19-2019, 09:36 AM
|
#7
|
1 Rivet Member
2019 22' Sport
Memphis
, Tennessee
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 9
|
Interesting. I have a Sport 22FB and looking at solar options too.
|
|
|
12-19-2019, 10:00 AM
|
#8
|
2 Rivet Member
2017 23' International
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 92
|
Just stay away for the flexible panels.
|
|
|
12-19-2019, 12:03 PM
|
#9
|
Married with Airstream
2004 25' International CCD
Vancouver Island
, British Columbia
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 934
|
X2 with ProTech
__________________
La Dolce Vita Brick & Mona
We're Married With Airstream dot com
2004 International 25CCD Registered Name "Blue Streak"
2013 F-150HD FX4 SuperCrew Lariart (MaxTow) "Red Dragon"
|
|
|
12-19-2019, 12:35 PM
|
#10
|
2 Rivet Member
2017 19' International
Rosemere
, Quebec
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 85
|
I have a Bambi 19' International and I put up 3 80W from Zamp Solar
|
|
|
12-19-2019, 12:39 PM
|
#11
|
3 Rivet Member
2017 19' Flying Cloud
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 109
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Projet2907
I have a Bambi 19' International and I put up 3 80W from Zamp Solar
|
Do you have a picture of your install? I’ve measured the roof space on my Flying Cloud 19 and from that it looks like 2 Zamp 90L panels will fit but not much else as far as I can tell.
|
|
|
12-19-2019, 03:30 PM
|
#12
|
3 Rivet Member
2018 16' Sport
St. Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 216
|
I have a 2018 Bambi sport 16. I bought it used but it came with 2 90 watt Zamp panels. They hang over just a bit on the silver portion of the roof. One on each side in front of the AC.
If you can get 3 panels go for it. Solar is the best option for a trailer, in my opinion.
GMFL seems to have good info, follow his lead
|
|
|
12-22-2019, 03:03 PM
|
#13
|
1 Rivet Member
2005 19' International CCD
Jamestown
, North Carolina
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 5
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by GMFL
|
Do you have pictures showing the placement of these panels?
|
|
|
12-23-2019, 12:55 PM
|
#14
|
2 Rivet Member
2017 19' International
Rosemere
, Quebec
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 85
|
I have never posted pictures here yet, it seems it requires a URL ?!
|
|
|
12-23-2019, 02:17 PM
|
#15
|
2 Rivet Member
2017 19' International
Rosemere
, Quebec
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 85
|
Pictures of my 3 Zamp solar panels 80W
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ronyx
Do you have a picture of your install? I’ve measured the roof space on my Flying Cloud 19 and from that it looks like 2 Zamp 90L panels will fit but not much else as far as I can tell.
|
Here are my pictures, I hope its ok for you.
|
|
|
12-23-2019, 02:28 PM
|
#16
|
Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
KW
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 996
|
It looks like that antenna and possibly the AC is casting shadows on the panels. You'd be best the avoid any shading from these.
|
|
|
12-24-2019, 08:18 AM
|
#17
|
3 Rivet Member
2018 16' Sport
St. Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 216
|
Nice install, could you put more on the opposite side if you wanted? On my 16 Bambi, I have one on each side which helps if I am parked in partial shade. Thanks for the pics.
|
|
|
12-24-2019, 11:44 AM
|
#18
|
3 Rivet Member
2017 19' Flying Cloud
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 109
|
Your pictures confirm my measurements. For aesthetic reasons I was wanting to avoid the overhang on the front and back of the curb side. That’s why I assessed a max of one 90L on each side. I’ll maybe reconsider this approach as your install looks quite nice.
|
|
|
12-24-2019, 06:48 PM
|
#19
|
3 Rivet Member
2017 19' Flying Cloud
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 109
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by gator.bigfoot
It looks like that antenna and possibly the AC is casting shadows on the panels. You'd be best the avoid any shading from these.
|
With this model there is very limited space on the roof for solar. I’ve measured mine in detail and unfortunately, for this model compromises are required.
|
|
|
12-24-2019, 08:23 PM
|
#20
|
2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
2008 19' Safari SE
Hocking Hills
, Ohio
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 66
|
Thanks, interesting thread. Adding solar is a mod I'm researching for the coming year on our 2008 19' Bambi SE.
__________________
Nature is the perfect imperfection
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|