Connecting solar panels up BEFORE entering the roof

[Sniggib]

Hi,

Has anyone connected their solar panels so that just a single wire enters the van roof? i.e two wires into one via connector and then through roof.

Could you post photos of how you have secured the connectors please?

Any issues with longevity of connectors, concerned they would corrode?

Cheers

 

[Phil_G]

??? connect the two solar wires into one? that would short the panel!

 

[oldiebut goodie]

Que?
4/6/8 etc wires into 2.

 

[Sniggib]

Didn't explain myself clearly enough.

This is to connect two leads of the same polarity into a connector to then form one lead.

I.e. two negative leads via connector into a single. and whether the connector should be on the roof outside i.e. pre gland to minimise the number of holes or inside the van.

Cheers

 

[Sniggib]

these connectors is what I was thinking

Pair of MC4 T-Branch Solar Connectors | 12 Volt Planet

 

[RayF]

I’ve used something similar on my boat, they are 3 into 1 but then there is still a neg and a positive cable to go through the roof. This is used to connect 2 solar panels in parallel?

 

[Eclipse Custom Vans]

We don't have cables on show. Cleaner lines

 

[Eclipse Custom Vans]

Hi,

Has anyone connected their solar panels so that just a single wire enters the van roof? i.e two wires into one via connector and then through roof.

Could you post photos of how you have secured the connectors please?

Any issues with longevity of connectors, concerned they would corrode?

Cheers

There are top entry boxes but rather large. I have a photo somewhere not on phone. Dm me and I'll try to find one for you. Cheers

 

[Sniggib]

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We don't have cables on show. Cleaner lines

Thanks, I'm guessing this is the rear exit solar panel?

Do you have to drill a bigger hole in the roof to accommodate this? Ours is a tin top and not a pop top

Cheers,