Solar panel on front of roof

[racT6bus]

I'm getting a 120w solar panel fitted on my SWB T6, unfortunately the only place it will fit (due to roof rack etc.) is at the front of the roof. It's all on the flat surface and stops just before the roof curves down to the windscreen and will be using a flexible panel. Has anyone else done this? My biggest worry is that it might lift at 70 mph, I have been told it will be fine, but does anyone have any real world experience?

 

[Sackmycook]

Could you bond a little rubber curved strip just before the leading edge to deflect the airflow ?

 

[Dellmassive]

That depends on how it's stuck down.

If it's done properly it won't lift.

 

[racT6bus]

The fitter suggested once it's on, it's on! I believe he is using Sikaflex. Something small to deflect airflow sounds like a good idea

 

[Sackmycook]

Pop top fitters often put a little rubber strip on the roof just before the leading edge of the pop-top.

 

[racT6bus]

Cool, I've skipped the pop top, but the guy doing the panel fits them, so will enquire! Thank you

 

[tundo]

hi @racT6bus did you manage to keep the panel in place?

 

[racT6bus]

hi @racT6bus did you manage to keep the panel in place?

18 months in and it’s still firmly glued to the roof. Never fitted a rubber strip in the end, that Sikaflex is super strong