Would like solar but

[ramblinbob]

Would like to install a solar system on my roof but space seems limited to one panel, if I measured correctly. Panels are 47" x 22" and with the curves of my roof and other accessories there seems to be only room for one panel. Would like to keep them close to each other also. Perhaps if I removed the antenna which I do not use I may have the room for two. I intend to permanently mount these without any tilting feature. Has anyone mounted solar on a BF and if so what problems did you have if any besides space? Also has anyone removed antenna and what did you use to cover hole? TIA. Any recommendations appreciated as well. Photo's appreciated too. Bob

[ramblinbob]

Forgot to mention this is a 24' RB model. Thanks!

[stevek]

What year? On my 2011, 22 foot,
I can make a "L"shape. Tho I haven't done it yet.
One 160 watt lengthwise on the drivers side, and a 100 watt sideways. Both Grape Solar from HD.
The "L" is around the Fantastic Fan. And have room for the antenna to fold down.

I ended up with 2 ea 100 watt, I hinged together I use as a portable. Both Grape Solar from HD.

[tomzleapin]

I mounted two panels on the side of my coach that can be tilted or removed and set out in the sun. I also have a third panel permanently mounted to the luggage rack. This gives me a total of 385 watts.

[stevek]

Jerseypete has a 2008 BF for sale here. 27 feet.
He says..."Comes with 2000W/4 roof panels/monitors/4 batt solar system."
Would like to see a picture of that.
Or do you think it was a misprint?

Tom... good ideas. I thought about "hinging/hanging" a removable 100 watt panel over my bathroom window base on what you did.

[ramblinbob]

Went back and remeasured I guess if I really want to I could get (4) 47 x 23 panels on if I remove antenna, but where would I walk when needed. Think I will go with 200 watts, 2 panels and if I need more to add them later. I like the idea of being able to walk on my roof when needed. Still thinking about this so no updates until after it's done which could be awhile.

Pretty ingenious with the panels on the side Tom. But don't want to try that myself. Thanks for the photo's.

Probably with go with a Renogy system they seem easy to install, but still have some more investigating to do.

Thanks all!

[oliverpsmile]

In my mind, a Honda 800 watts super quite generator would do more reliably and more cost effective job, charging batteries when needed. The entire fleet of NYC cart vendors uses them without disturbing anybody. Not to mention the generator on board. To me, installing solar panels kills the elegance of BF lines.

[jerseypete]

Hey Bob and Steve, and anyone else interested. Yes I have 4 big solar panels on the roof of my 27' RB, with a 2000w inverter and 4 AMC 6v batteries. If you want to see the photos, check the files here on solar and you will find my post showing the setup.
AM Solar in Oregon worked with Bill at the factory to design and install, with wiring and monitors and controls.
Any questions ?
happy trails, jerseypete

[stevek]

Thanks. I think I found it.
This is your BF?

[jerseypete]

That's it Steve

[bigdipper]

While ours was built with Fantastic Fan located in front of bathroom light, if you are willing to do roof surgery, fan cold be removed from front and located in rear. That clears free space for at least 300W solar.
This is not a recommendation!
Ralph