Vanagon T3 Westfalia roof renovation w/ solar

[puchfinnland]

Please remember to cut away under the paddles! you want positive latching with no friction! the top blowing open underway can be serious!
looks good! thank you! my newest thread will be posted shortly
"Piano Swivel Mod"
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ABYC marine master technician , EX European auto technician, new business- EASTCOASTWEST , custom work on campers, only systems, no mechanical

[puchfinnland]

Here are the pictures of the completed install,

this is the placement

wiring complete.

I have installed using this same method successfully on a Eurovan, and currently 1 westy (2x 120w), 1 High-top (225w total in 3 panels) and a Eurovan High-top scheduled the winter 2021
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ABYC marine master technician , EX European auto technician, new business- EASTCOASTWEST , custom work on campers, only systems, no mechanical

[erste]

Awesome work!
The wire guides on the top look factory and the hull liner really turned out nice.

[shagginwagon83]

The only bad part of these flexible panels is those junction boxes.

I broke one off and had to resolder it back on. No big deal but really a weak point.

Well done! But do be careful not to let any tree branches rub your top!
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Brandon
"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram @joannthevan

[buelteman]

Beautiful job - we'll done!!
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'91 Westfalia Camper - VW BNB
1.8 Turbo courtesy Stephan's
Custom Geared 5-speed tranny with
Peloquin Limited Slip Diff
H&R Progressive Rate Springs
300 Watt 13 speaker stereo
Audi Disc Brakes
LED driving and interior lights

[R0Batt]

What does everyone think of the install method used in this link?

https://www.lensunsolar.com/blog/sharing-a-review-...ent-172742

The paint protection film is interesting. I have never heard of that before and am unsure about how it would make it easier if needed to be removed.
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85 Westy

Charlotte, NC

[W1K1]

this is a great thread

one question.....I noticed there are only 9 fastener points on the roof and 6 holes per solar panel, why the 3 holes with no fasteners?

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1973 super
1965 squareback 1500E
1971 bay window westy- subi swap