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Solar Panel on a D4 roof ?

Thinking on fitting a solar panel on top of the glass panoramic roof of the D4.
Ideally fitting between the roof rails and utilising the fitting bolts for some form of bracket.

This would be on a temporary basis to run a fridge etc when camping.
But if it’s a good enough installation, I may keep it as a permanent fixture.

Has anyone done this or have views on installing/using?
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Post #229987013th Jul 2022 3:35 pm
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Quite a few kits on the market. Not sure for the Disco but plenty for camper vans

https://www.solarcampersolutions.co.uk/ind.../vwcalikit


Not cheap
  
Post #229988513th Jul 2022 5:08 pm
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I have a cheap one hardwired in on the passenger visor. To help keep the d3 battery topped up.
How are you thinking of mounting it on the roof?

We also have a bigger fold out panel for keeping the caravan topped up when not on mains. But that would NOT be okay on a glass roof.

Steve
  
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Been thinking about doing something like this myself, so will be following with interest Thumbs Up

Not a Discovery but this might give you some inspiration: -

https://www.instructables.com/Installing-a...ar-panels/

PowerfulUK also do various clamps for standard LR roof bars.

https://www.powerfuluk.com/roof-cross-bar-...l-top.html

https://www.powerfuluk.com/roof-cross-bar-...l-top.html

https://www.powerfuluk.com/cross-bar-mount...kit-b.html


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Just to be clear, I haven’t thought this out yet. Confused

Yesterday I hastily purchased a mobile fridge (as it was on an Amazon Prime One Day Offer).
Then started to think on ways to power this when off-grid and Idea the solar panel came to mind as an option.
Initially thought about one of these folding ones, then thought I could temporarily site it on the roof when in use.
Then started thinking on a decent sized rigid panel mounted over the pano roof and close to the roof rails.

Afraid that’s as far as I got before raising this thread to check out the opinions of others. Confused
But thanks for the replies and I will check out the links posted. Thumbs Up
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Hiya

I also got some solar bits, dc to dc charger etc and also intend to fit it to my roof rails

https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/solar-197973.html?highlight=Solar

Also going to get some Z shaped brackets where it should then allow the solar panel to sit level with the roof rails

https://uk.renogy.com/dcc50s-12v-50a-dc-dc...w-version/

included the renogy site where it has some great info , the DC to DC charger also incorporates a solar charger and pretty sure it’s ok for smart alternators

Hope it also helps
   
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Solar calculator allowing u to add up everything that ur going to use and it will then work out what reqs u need

https://uk.renogy.com/learn/calculator/
   
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Your idea of fitting a solar panel on top of the glass panoramic roof of the D4 sounds innovative! Utilizing the space between the roof rails and leveraging the existing fitting bolts for a bracket is a smart approach. It could be incredibly useful for powering your fridge and other camping gear while enjoying the great outdoors.
Considering the potential for making it a permanent fixture, it's essential to ensure a robust and durable installation. solar panels cork might offer valuable advice and options to optimize your setup for long-term use. Feel free to explore different possibilities and make the most of your camping adventures!
 

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That was an old thread of mine.

Had since fitted a solar panel (nearly a year ago) to my D4 roof.
But fitted it to my ProSpeed roof rack, above the sunroof.

Works well, charges up my leisure battery, then automatically switches over (via relay) to top up my main battery.

Haven’t heard yet of anyone else doing it, but my installation is included here:

https://www.disco4.com/forum/d4-aoverlanda-project-204138.html

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