Folks.
Regarding yesterday's post about the roof rack on my van, I have a 135w rigid solar panel that will be living up there and will be subsequently connected to the leisure battery system in the van. The internal wiring isn't ready to connect to yet but I could do with getting the solar panel mounted on the rack out of harm's way, as it's currently living in the house.
Questions - Is it okay to fit it and not have it connected or does it need to be wired in from the start? And is it better to fit the gland for the wiring under the solar panel so it's sheltered from the rain? (It's a rigid panel with an aluminium angle frame and there'll be a couple of inches clearance between it and the van roof.)
And regarding the led lights on the roof rack, what's the optimum method of connecting them to the existing side light circuit? With the rear light removed I've got access to the main loom that runs down the rear pillar but not sure how best to connect in to it?
Much thanks.
Martyn.
Regarding yesterday's post about the roof rack on my van, I have a 135w rigid solar panel that will be living up there and will be subsequently connected to the leisure battery system in the van. The internal wiring isn't ready to connect to yet but I could do with getting the solar panel mounted on the rack out of harm's way, as it's currently living in the house.
Questions - Is it okay to fit it and not have it connected or does it need to be wired in from the start? And is it better to fit the gland for the wiring under the solar panel so it's sheltered from the rain? (It's a rigid panel with an aluminium angle frame and there'll be a couple of inches clearance between it and the van roof.)
And regarding the led lights on the roof rack, what's the optimum method of connecting them to the existing side light circuit? With the rear light removed I've got access to the main loom that runs down the rear pillar but not sure how best to connect in to it?
Much thanks.
Martyn.
