[VanDamn]

I recently purchased @flatlinevanco Low Pro roof rack for my Transit 148WB Medium roof. I saw this photo on their site and was wondering if anyone could tell me what they think the panels are or dimensions. I'd like to do a similar layout with two 100W panels next to the fan as shown in this photo and either two 100W panels or one single 190W panel in front of the fan in the next gap. Dimensions on the Flatline Van Co site say the workable space is 57". I don't know if I'd be able to fit the 190W panel, since the one I came across is 60". Guessing I'd have to either work with two 100W panels for the front as well. The reason for all of this is because I'd like to keep a roof box in the back and a small area for getting on the roof next to the box. I attached the photo from the Flatline Van Site. Thanks for any info.

 

[Janus9]

Renogy has a 100w panel that is smaller in width than most 100w panels. It might fit between the rack sides and maxxair fan.

Hopefully it fits because that is what I want to do, but haven’t bought the rack yet. Maxxair, flatline rack, panels down the side.

19.5 or 19.6” in width. They show the width dimension two ways depending on description vs picture.

https://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Monoc...+panel&qid=1612975951&sprefix=100w+sol&sr=8-4

 

[Janus9]

This 50w panel is even smaller in width. Verify size though, the spec shown on the pic and the sticker are different.

https://www.amazon.com/HQST-Watt-Polycrystalline-Solar-Panel/dp/B018BLW1R4/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=50w+solar+panel&qid=1612976538&sr=8-6

 

[ahotrod2]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY02BOA/ref=emc_b_5_t


or

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GF5JY35/ref=emc_b_5_i


I have exactly that setup on my van. I have two 100W renogy with the maxxfan in the middle. I put my fan / solar in the back and my rooftop box in the front with some perforated aluminum as a walkway on the side though. (most folks say to put fan in the back for airflow fwiw)

 

[Janus9]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY02BOA/ref=emc_b_5_t


or

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GF5JY35/ref=emc_b_5_i


I have exactly that setup on my van. I have two 100W renogy with the maxxfan in the middle. I put my fan / solar in the back and my rooftop box in the front with some perforated aluminum as a walkway on the side though. (most folks say to put fan in the back for airflow fwiw)

Are you using the flatline rack?

 

[ahotrod2]

yah FVC lowpro. If you check out the instagram page of gonemobilevans, he does that layout for most of his vans.

 

[Jason521]

yah FVC lowpro. If you check out the instagram page of gonemobilevans, he does that layout for most of his vans.

Can you attach pics here? I don’t have an Instagram. Would love to see this setup as it is exactly what I want to do.

 

[ahotrod2]

well...this is my van. Let me know what you need to see....

 

[Jason521]

well...this is my van. Let me know what you need to see.... View attachment 147083

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How? It says flatline van roof rack has 56” of usable width. Google shows maxxair deluxe at 21.5”, and renogy 100w is 19.6” wide. That’s 60.7”

 

[ahotrod2]

FVC is 57" usable width (on the high roof at least), Renogy is 19.6" and the maxxfan is 23"x 16.4"

fits like a glove.

 

[Janus9]

FVC is 57" usable width (on the high roof at least), Renogy is 19.6" and the maxxfan is 23"x 16.4"

fits like a glove.

Thank you so much for posting pics. I figured out the math and it fit, but was so close I wasn’t sure if it REALLY fit etc....

 

[Jason521]

FVC is 57" usable width (on the high roof at least), Renogy is 19.6" and the maxxfan is 23"x 16.4"

fits like a glove.

Ohhhh ok. Idk why google search showed 21.5” wide. Wow this is great news! Thank you

 

[ranxerox]

Those are so small that they look like Rv Solar Panels. People sometimes buy Rv Panels to avoid shipping hassles, The camper places usually keep them in stock. Rv Panels are all 100 watts or less.

 

[Stayfido]

I am in the process of building out the same setup you are doing (Maxxair, FVC rack, etc). I chose Rich solar 100w panels and might advise going with those thin Renogy's. While the Rich panels fit, they do rub on the fan shroud when it goes up and down. Not that big of deal, but not 100% perfect. I've read that the Rich panels are more efficient than the Renogy's, so that's why I went that route. My fan/panels are in the front, while I am installing a Trex deck in the rear.

 

[gmoneda]

those are nice and small. the 2 goal zero 100 panels look like this. on the back. I'm not running a roof fan as it does not meet my needs, but a big sized roof box on the front two bars. The box could come a lot more forward but for aero I keep it back a bit and don't worry about shadow on panel they have been performing so well

 

[Stokeloafvan]

I have the 100W Renogy Compact panels on my van. They fit just fine on either side of the roof fan, with about 3/4" clearance to the fan when in the lowered position. The cross bars for my rack are 64" wide.

 

[VanDamn]

This 50w panel is even smaller in width. Verify size though, the spec shown on the pic and the sticker are different.

https://www.amazon.com/HQST-Watt-Polycrystalline-Solar-Panel/dp/B018BLW1R4/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=50w+solar+panel&qid=1612976538&sr=8-6

I came across this one too after looking some more. Assuming the fan isn't more than 16" wide , this would allow for two fifty watt panels to fit nicely on both sides. Thanks!

 

[VanDamn]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY02BOA/ref=emc_b_5_t


or

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GF5JY35/ref=emc_b_5_i


I have exactly that setup on my van. I have two 100W renogy with the maxxfan in the middle. I put my fan / solar in the back and my rooftop box in the front with some perforated aluminum as a walkway on the side though. (most folks say to put fan in the back for airflow fwiw)

Awesome! Do you happen to have the same flatline van co rack?

 

[VanDamn]

FVC is 57" usable width (on the high roof at least), Renogy is 19.6" and the maxxfan is 23"x 16.4"

fits like a glove.

This is exactly what I was hoping to know. Thanks!

 

[VanDamn]

Trex deck

SICK! Let me know how it turns out. Thanks for the info