Hi Joann,
Well I havent gotten them installed yet , just got delivered friday ,
still rolled up in the box . You know how the weather is here , cold , and
damp, too ! Maybe it will be another expensive mistake ...I`ll let you know
when its done . Post a picture somewhere . .
But heres how they work , there is a release paper on the back peel that
off and they stick on like mastic . I may rivit an aluminium strip on the
leading edge for wind resistance , but they seem pretty sticky , the
demonstration one I saw was stuck down hard to the metal roofing it was
mounted to .. The wires come out of the back , thru a thru hull fitting in
the skin , down to a charge controller (solar boost 2000)and to the battery`s
(two six volts in series ) which I run off . I will post a picture when I get
them on . There is a picture or two on hunters yahoo groups files under solar
caravel which is the system in my other trailer that shows a simlar setup and
how it works but those panels are different then these new ones .
I think you will want more batterys to run the fridge on 12 volts . The
solar will certainly suppliment the generator , I dont know how many amp
hours a fridge uses , (I use propane) , but I hear its alot .you would have
to do the math to see how many panels needed to run it without generator .
multiple batteries give you a reserve for when the sun dosnt shine or you
cant run the generator ( quiet time in campgrounds ).
Oh yeah , I forgot to mention these panels come in lengths to 20 ft for
those with longer trailers , thats some serious wattage .
Chris