​Rigid Panel Installation​ Steps:

Please Note: Before beginning, you must securely cover the solar panels with a solid, non-transparent material (i.e. the solar panel shipping boxes).

1. Plan the layout of the solar panels on the RV rooftop. You can use the shipping boxes to cut out templates of the panels and use them again to cover the panels when beginning the install.​

2. Placement of the panels should be as close together as possible. Each panel has 3.3’ of cable coming from the junction box. It may be necessary to use solar panel extension cables (can be purchased from Go Power!).​

3. Select a location where the surface is at least 1/2” thick and strong enough to support the solar panel hardware.  ​

4. Solar panels should be located a minimum of 3’ from front-facing edge of the RV to reduce the wind load on the panels.​

5. Avoid internal wiring when selecting the solar panel mounting locations for drilling the mounting holes. ​

6. Ensure fixed obstacles, such as air conditioners, will not shade the solar panels.​

7. Ensure there is enough room to access the panels and other fixed obstacles for future inspection and maintenance. ​

8. Assemble 4x ‘Z-foot’ mounting feet onto the solar panel frame using the 1/4” bolts and nuts. This assembly is easily completed on the ground before the panels are brought up to the RV roof. (See illustration to the right.) ​

9. Tighten the nuts securely using a 7/16” wrench. ​

10. Place solar panel(s) on the roof, using layout from planning step. ​

11. Test that the solar panel cables can reach both connections on the CEP. ​

12. ​Apply sealant to the bottom of the solar panel mounting brackets before laying the panel in its final position. (Using the approved sealant for your RV roof type.) 

13. Use the #10-16 x 1” screws provided in the kit to secure the 4 solar panel mounting feet to the RV.​

14. Apply a generous amount of sealant on top and around each of the 4 ‘Z-foot’ mounting feet to ensure a watertight installation. The ‘Z-foot’ and all screws should be completely covered with sealant. ​

15. Connect MC4 positive and negative cables to the CEP. (See illustration to the right.) ​

16. Secure any loose cables to the RV roof by plant/factory approved method.  ​

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Please Note:

1. The mounting feet must be installed on the 4 outer holes in the panel frame. All 4 mounting feet must be used on a solar panel. Failure to do so could cause the panels to be thrown from the RV. ​

2. If installing two solar panels, our MC4 branch connectors may be connected to the CEP at this time. The branch connectors are used for connecting two or more solar panels in parallel.

3. Photovoltaic panels generate DC electricity when exposed to sunlight or other light sources. When exposed to light, contact with the electricity active parts can result in burns, whether the panel is connected or disconnected. When panels are connected in parallel currents are additive. Do not touch the terminals while the panel is exposed to light. Cover the panel faces completely with an opaque material to stop the production of electricity when installing panels or wiring. ​