[VAC] Re: Solar panels mounting on roof

[Chris Elliot]

Hi , Lately I`ve been thinking of making a frame that would slip into my awning rail , stick out 6 or 8 inches ,and then have a hinge so I could lift the panels up and use them as a small awning over streetside window ( only 17 ft trailer ) and they would fold down against side when on road ( held out 6 inches by the frame around panels ). If you can visualize this . But I would be limited to streetside facing sun . As I have them now ,they have a portable frame ,kind of a pain to stow while traveling. See solar caravel file on Hunters yahoo airstream list for current set-up ----- Original Message ----- From: Sarah Calhoun To: Multiple recipients of VACList Sent: Friday, March 30, 2001 2:11 PM Subject: [VAC] Solar panels mounting on roof Maybe having a flat frame they are mounted in, that you can take down when you are en route, would give you more bang for your buck?  I've thought of putting those flexible panels on the awning too, wonder how well that would work?