In a message dated 27/09/2009 6:31:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        I would suggest you put the  panel on the pop top and not in the
luggage rack.  More options, better sun  catching, plus you loose the use of
the luggage rack.  See my set-up  here  >  _Vanagon  Westfalia Solar Panel_
(http://frankcondelli.com/solar.htm)    Remember, bigger is better.  Max out
put of the panel is for optimum sun which is only 1 ~ 2 hr/day.  The rest
of the time the sun is at too much of an angle to be effective.  Newer more
expensive panels can produce electricity in low light conditions, some even
in  moonlight.  Panels loose effectiveness as they get dirty so clean
often or use bigger panels.  Do your homework before buying !

>>>>>Does anyone know what the most powerful solar  panel is that we can fit
into our Westy luggage rack spaces?  I intend  to install a second
battery (or batteries) and I want solar to help keep  things charged.
We have plenty of sunshine in NM, might as well take  advantage of
it.<<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy & Lionel Trains (_Collection for sale_
(http://frankcondelli.com/trainsal.htm) )
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Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley
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