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Livin Lite Forum => Camplite and Bearcat Modifications => Topic started by: Powder Hounds on November 26, 2017, 05:42:50 PM

Title: Solar Panel Bumper/Frame Mount
Post by: Powder Hounds on November 26, 2017, 05:42:50 PM
Hello,

We picked up a top of pole solar mount to attach our Zamp 120 watt portable panel to. The 2" aluminum pole I found at a metals store in their scrap bin, had a stainless steel square bolt made and picked up the mounting rails and end clamps at a solar store, those items were a couple of dollars as they were in their junk bin. The mount and postal charges were our only true costs.

Now we can mount our panel on the back bumper or the front frame. Lets us really secure our panel with no worries of it being blown over. Very convenient for our 14 day BLM stays. Also we can adjust the angle of the panel to match our geographical location and for the time of year. Maximizes our exposure so we always get the best performance from our panel.

Title: Re: Solar Panel Bumper/Frame Mount
Post by: pjcd on November 26, 2017, 06:13:32 PM
Looks good, how would that work on a pivoting arm? Something like this, without the table attachment. This way you could maybe get more direct sunlight.