Solar panels

[Exwindsurfer]

Well I was hoping the gas strut would turn up today but no. So here are some pictures of how I’ve fitted the adjustable struts to the roof +how I’ve fastened the panels down to roof.Got my mate to make some nylon tube nuts as they wont vibrate off .The struts are made of a couple of adjustable walking sticks and they work great but not really long enough for the winter sun but will be fine in the summer .I am getting some box section stainless to make up two long ones for the winter + fit gas struts as lifting them will be a lot easier.I also fitted a strap from the edge of the panels to the roof as you can see in picture.

 

[Deleted member 11]

Very neat job Jeff

 

[Robmac]

Did you not hear about that new Fiamma system Jeff, takes up to 4 solar panels, tilts up to 90°, rotates through 360°, all at the touch of a button and under £50?





No, nor did I.

 

[hairydog]

off topic here, but what's the deal with the post code on the roof?

To increase the chance of recovery if it is stolen. You should do it. After all, zebra-striped sprinters are ten-a-penny on the road!
Seriously, it does make sense. Mine has the registration number on the roof, fitted by a previous owner. Good idea, I think.

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Very neat job Jeff

Thanks Chris

 

[wildebus]

I can see a slight downside .... Van with say "SL4 1QF" postcode on roof. Someone sees it up around near say Crathie and thinks 'Ahh, I think Liz and Phil are up here sightseeing. Think I'll raid their gaff daan sarf'
Of course Postcodes usually cover quite a few properties so not quite that easy, but maybe makes it a bit more obvious.
I was wondering if discount for tracker maybe?

 

[hairydog]

I can see a slight downside .... Van with say "SL4 1QF" postcode on roof. Someone sees it up around near say Crathie and thinks 'Ahh, I think Liz and Phil are up here sightseeing. Think I'll raid their gaff daan sarf'
Of course Postcodes usually cover quite a few properties so not quite that easy, but maybe makes it a bit more obvious.
I was wondering if discount for tracker maybe?

Might be someone else's postcode: it only has to be distinctive and memorable, after all. Maybe a rude word would be more effective!

 

[Exwindsurfer]

I can see a slight downside .... Van with say "SL4 1QF" postcode on roof. Someone sees it up around near say Crathie and thinks 'Ahh, I think Liz and Phil are up here sightseeing. Think I'll raid their gaff daan sarf'
Of course Postcodes usually cover quite a few properties so not quite that easy, but maybe makes it a bit more obvious.
I was wondering if discount for tracker maybe?

I’ve got one Dave but never used it for ages lolol.

 

[wildebus]

Might be someone else's postcode: it only has to be distinctive and memorable, after all. Maybe a rude word would be more effective!

maybe "S T O L E N"?

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Well I didn’t think I was going to get the struts today but they have just turned up but I away tomorrow down to holmfirth so I’ve fit them next week .

 

[saxonborg]

Looking good Jeff, you should connect them upto your house and run your lighting and tele during the day.?

 

[Annabella]

Maybe a rude word would be more effective!

I’ve got one but never used it for ages lolol.

We'll be having non of that sort of language up here Jeff

 

[Wully]

Nice job Jeff the struts will be a nice finishing touch. Are you going down the same route as ray and fitting lithium batteries.

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Nice job Jeff the struts will be a nice finishing touch. Are you going down the same route as ray and fitting lithium batteries.

when Chris give me some money i might lololol

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Looking good Jeff, you should connect them upto your house and run your lighting and tele during the day.?

i might just try that lolol

 

[Exwindsurfer]

We'll be having non of that sort of language up here Jeff

hehehehe

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Last two pics, who spilt paint on roof??

Apart from that, all looking good and an interesting project.

thanks Terry

 

[hairydog]

maybe "S T O L E N"?

Could cause issues when you're driving it yourself, perhaps?

 

[Wully]

I was thinking if you could get a hold of an old police van with mesh protection for the windscreen you know the one that slides up and down attach a couple of panels might work with a bit of adaptation like lengthen the runner or am I off on one again

 

[Exwindsurfer]

I was thinking if you could get a hold of an old police van with mesh protection for the windscreen you know the one that slides up and down attach a couple of panels might work with a bit of adaptation like lengthen the runner or am I off on one again

Your off on one again Wully lolol