https://www.exciteshadesails.com.au/blog/ How to install a shade sail from excite shade sails, featuring the inline turnbuckle for tensioning the perimeter wire.
I give no warranty that if you follow the steps in this video that the installation will be correct, safe or will work. I am just demonstrating how I fitted a panel to my motorhome.
Below is a list of parts that I used. I’m not recommending any supplier:
• Solar panel. Select the panel power output suitable for your van. Have a look at https://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/helpandadvice/technicalhelp/power/solar-power/. I bought mine from Photonic Universe on Amazon as the panel came with 5m of cable.
• 4 x corner brackets
• 1 x two-cable entry gland unit
• 8 x 35mm M10 stainless button head bolts, nuts, washers and lock-washers
• Sikaflex 512 adhesive
• Solar charge controller, single or double battery type. I used a double battery type to charge both cab and leisure batteries.
• 20mm convoluted conduit (Screwfix)
• 20mm saddle clamps and/or pack of 19mm stick on tie down pads for zip ties (Screwfix)
• Zip ties. I used 5mm x 20cm
• Solar cable and/or battery cable. Greater than 10A capacity
• In line blade fuse holders, one for each charging circuit (Halfords)
• 10A blade fuses (Halfords)
• Battery connectors or ring crimp connectors. Ensure ring has large enough diameter for battery terminal bolts.
• A few male and female spade crimp connectors
• Isopropanol for cleaning (online or Maplin)