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[ukbill]

this maybe a stupid question but if i had solar panels fitted to the mh would i have to be careful where i pitch in case of things falling from tree's i know some places in France and in pine groves and you pitch beneath pine trees would anything falling like a pine cone break the panel

 

[Jaws]

They are tough.. bloody tough !

When I am, at home my van is always parked under a couple of really BIG pine trees..
The cones are for ever dropping off and hitting the roof and panels

First time I was in the van doing a bit of work and it happened, I nearly jumped out of my skin it was so loud !!

 

[ukbill]

ok john thanks thats another question answered
cya at Peterborough dont forget ya hats

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[Jaws]

Hmmmm which one to wear ??? decisions decisions !!!

Maybe the bowler and the purple wig ?

Yessss... think thats the way to go !! :thumb:

 

[Reallyretired]

THe hard hat (falling pine cones)

 

[Peter & Elaine]

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Ya mon

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[magicsurfbus]

The only solar panel hazard that would worry me would be a freak hailstorm like the one that hit Interlaken shortly before we arrived a few years ago and put dents in the roofs of parked cars. One hailstone put a nasty bruise on the leg of the campsite warden who'd been trying to get something under cover. I'm glad we arrived after it had all finished.

 

[pappajohn]

as already said,they take a lot of punishment.

tempered/toughened safety glass.

 

[pappajohn]

this is a domestic panel being tested but motorhome panels are built the same way.

quite interesting.

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[ukbill]

bloody hell they are tough

 

[ukbill]

1 more question people what size would be best in amps or watts i mean

 

[dave newell]

Minimum realistically useful size is 80 Watt, we have 80 Watt mono crystalline panels at £360 fitted for funsters and will have some at P'boro if you're interested:thumb:.

D.

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[ukbill]

ok dave thanks i will get back to you if we do

 

[robnchris]

pine cones

Ha I wouldn`t worry about your solar panel if you park under those bloody tall pines tress in France.

Those Pine Cones weigh in around 1lb+ dropping from a height they`ll make a nasty dent in your roof, as for your plastic window roof vents hehe.

 

[Stephen & Jeannie]

ok dave thanks i will get back to you if we do

Dave is the kiddy !! he did mine !:thumb:

Won't you need a smaller one inside your MH ????oh:

Linda and FT say that you think the Sun shines out of your Arse !

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[ukbill]

mmmmmmmmmmm some how you will suffer for that steve

 

[Vlad The Impaler]

You can buy 2 80w mono crystalline panels for around £150 inc delivery including a good guarantee! Find a fellow FUNSTER with a bit of knowhow and reward their kindness and you will save a tidy sum.

Vlad. :thumb:

 

[mitzimad]

ive just fitted a second one on our van took about 2 hours from start to finish that included getting the steps set up

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