We built these for our rovers (automated fueling systems) in the oilfield. All we done to lock them in for travel was a hasp and the panels were flush with the outside.
I really enjoyed your video, given that I've been tinkering with 3D designs of this for a while. I've settle in 1 +2 overlapping 405w panels as I may have a bit more space. One thing that I think could be improved is the distance from one panel to the other when opened to avoid shadowing when the sun is at an angle . Also cables rubbing panels seems a no-no given they will not be stationery - lots of rubbing. I'm considering race way for cable management, or something out of IT server racks. Best of luck with your setup!
This is a great idea. And I've been looking for someone that has manufactured this. I want a 200watt per solar panel system. The box with the 3 panels on top of my MH. Enclosed/locked etc when travelling... then pull out panels (for each side), forming a 600w system when stationary. Can't find anything like it.
The ‘skirting’ is Good to minimize FOD (foreign object & debris). None of the slides on the market in my exhaustive searching is (really) suited for outdoor exposure. However, the ‘downside’ is restricted airflow across panels … Hot Panels = No Bueno. The design has definitely inspired my Creativity (again). I’m doing 2x 500W panels on hightop van. Best option to Maximize roof real estate. NICE to have a Fabricator brother ! 😉
Love the idea of the slide out panels - we are looking for one which allows us to mount solar on a garden wall and retract when we want to enjoy the garden - happy to share photos ?
This is very cool and multi use for sure. I have a roof terrace that we don't use 99% of the time and want some dynamic solar panels to pull out when we are not using it and put it away when we are. Have you seen the new style frameless panels? Only ~9mm thick, for example the Sunpower Maxeon Air panel. I want this to be a multi functional box so when not in use we can put something over the top of it to protect it/use the space. I'm thinking a lounge chair of some description.
@@bartj9378 years later and it hasn't been an issue but like I mentioned to some other people if I had to do it again I would put more effort into automated sliders instead of the manual ones.
Thanks for the videos. I was thinking how i might build something similar for a rack above my pickup. I have 8foot bed and above the roof so i think i could have 3 or 4 panels on each layer. I would be arranging them with long side across the bed. they about 66 inches long. Do you think it would hold 2 panels side by side on each level? so 2 panels would be about 66in by 78in. if so i could just build 2 frames to hold 12 panels.
This really is extremely cool. But please do tell me how you got your hands on not just one, but THREE of these SunPower panels, in brand new looking condition? I need some really bad
Hey! Nice Idea! I like the sliders. There is one question from my side. I would like to put this on a truck which is around 3 meters high. Any idea if this could be remote-control operated? Otherwise, practicability might be an issue. Cheers!
I have used it pretty often for a year now. I can get 320w when only one and low 800 when all 3 (which is weird ... Maybe something to do with the controller) But if I had to do it again I would have splurged for actuators for automation and ease would have been so worth it. But they have been very tough even in strong wind
The heavy duty Drawer slides were probably overkill and I think they are like 24lbs and 2 of those and then the panels are like 40 each maybe. So I think we are at least 170lbs
@@JarvieDigital I'm designing a rooftop solar array for my travel trailer right now and the biggest limitation is weight when combined with the solar panels on the roof plus the inverter and batteries down below. I'm having to do probably half the system that I would like to do just because of payload capacity of the trailer.
Well it's been a couple years so far and doing great. I think my biggest issue is that the locking mechanism on the sliders isn't fully dependable so you have to find a way to make sure the panels don't slide out when in motion so I had to Jerry rig some ways to stop them from sliding and not depend on the sliders
@@JarvieDigital I appreciate you taking the time answer my question. I am going to try and build something similar now I know dust shouldn't be to big of a problem. 👍
@@renstillmann well if you are doing it then I shall offer my advice that I wish I had done. Invest the money and the time in doing actuated/motorized slider system. They would be locked in place, I wouldn't have to be on a ladder so much, I would use the hidden 2 panels so much more.
@@JarvieDigital That's actually what I am planning on doing. Thanks for the advice though :) only issue being is that my design requires 1300mm stroke actuators. Which I can't seem to find. I reached out to a company if they can provide such. I did find some from China but will try something else first. 👍
Great work! I’m designing something similar but lighter and more advanced. Certainly could use collaboration on my project. Are you still interested in upping your design? Hope so. Thanks
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We built these for our rovers (automated fueling systems) in the oilfield. All we done to lock them in for travel was a hasp and the panels were flush with the outside.
did not done.....dummy
Please let me know when you sell them definitely interested
Very very nice system
I really enjoyed your video, given that I've been tinkering with 3D designs of this for a while.
I've settle in 1 +2 overlapping 405w panels as I may have a bit more space.
One thing that I think could be improved is the distance from one panel to the other when opened to avoid shadowing when the sun is at an angle .
Also cables rubbing panels seems a no-no given they will not be stationery - lots of rubbing.
I'm considering race way for cable management, or something out of IT server racks.
Best of luck with your setup!
This is a great idea. And I've been looking for someone that has manufactured this. I want a 200watt per solar panel system. The box with the 3 panels on top of my MH. Enclosed/locked etc when travelling... then pull out panels (for each side), forming a 600w system when stationary. Can't find anything like it.
I have a diesel pusher that’s 8 foot wide. I would love that.
Would it be possible to make a 5 layered one that can slide out to the front and back as well..? That would definitely be a game changer.!
The ‘skirting’ is Good to minimize FOD (foreign object & debris). None of the slides on the market in my exhaustive searching is (really) suited for outdoor exposure. However, the ‘downside’ is restricted airflow across panels … Hot Panels = No Bueno.
The design has definitely inspired my Creativity (again). I’m doing 2x 500W panels on hightop van. Best option to Maximize roof real estate.
NICE to have a Fabricator brother ! 😉
Love the idea of the slide out panels - we are looking for one which allows us to mount solar on a garden wall and retract when we want to enjoy the garden - happy to share photos ?
I think u r a Genius. Love it
Great video .. but where is part one ?
This is very cool and multi use for sure. I have a roof terrace that we don't use 99% of the time and want some dynamic solar panels to pull out when we are not using it and put it away when we are. Have you seen the new style frameless panels? Only ~9mm thick, for example the Sunpower Maxeon Air panel. I want this to be a multi functional box so when not in use we can put something over the top of it to protect it/use the space. I'm thinking a lounge chair of some description.
It’ll be great if it was electric, the slides out
when’s it going on the market?
Are they for sale?
Did you make a PART III??
Hi, What about dust sticking to lubricant on the sliding tracks?
@@bartj9378 years later and it hasn't been an issue but like I mentioned to some other people if I had to do it again I would put more effort into automated sliders instead of the manual ones.
Thanks for the videos. I was thinking how i might build something similar for a rack above my pickup. I have 8foot bed and above the roof so i think i could have 3 or 4 panels on each layer. I would be arranging them with long side across the bed. they about 66 inches long. Do you think it would hold 2 panels side by side on each level? so 2 panels would be about 66in by 78in. if so i could just build 2 frames to hold 12 panels.
This really is extremely cool. But please do tell me how you got your hands on not just one, but THREE of these SunPower panels, in brand new looking condition? I need some really bad
can you manufacture the system for a camper van B350 dodge xplorer 228? Cost? I could buy the 600watts panels
Hey! I've been thinking of a similar system. Have you had any issues with rain/sand impacting the drawer slides functionality at all? Thanks!
When it comes to shading of the panel hidden underneath, which way do you connect panels, parallel or series?
Hey! Nice Idea! I like the sliders. There is one question from my side. I would like to put this on a truck which is around 3 meters high. Any idea if this could be remote-control operated? Otherwise, practicability might be an issue. Cheers!
Using a linear actuator long enought to fully extract them
Beautiful build! How has it worked out in practice?
I have used it pretty often for a year now. I can get 320w when only one and low 800 when all 3 (which is weird ... Maybe something to do with the controller)
But if I had to do it again I would have splurged for actuators for automation and ease would have been so worth it.
But they have been very tough even in strong wind
I love it! How much does it weigh?
The heavy duty Drawer slides were probably overkill and I think they are like 24lbs and 2 of those and then the panels are like 40 each maybe. So I think we are at least 170lbs
@@JarvieDigital I'm designing a rooftop solar array for my travel trailer right now and the biggest limitation is weight when combined with the solar panels on the roof plus the inverter and batteries down below. I'm having to do probably half the system that I would like to do just because of payload capacity of the trailer.
How long will this last with the bearings and dust/weather/rust?
Well it's been a couple years so far and doing great. I think my biggest issue is that the locking mechanism on the sliders isn't fully dependable so you have to find a way to make sure the panels don't slide out when in motion so I had to Jerry rig some ways to stop them from sliding and not depend on the sliders
@@JarvieDigital I appreciate you taking the time answer my question. I am going to try and build something similar now I know dust shouldn't be to big of a problem. 👍
@@JarvieDigital regarding locking perhaps this is a good idea: ruclips.net/video/9etCVBIdegY/видео.htmlsi=Ry7O_QVqBGCyDtQZ
@@renstillmann well if you are doing it then I shall offer my advice that I wish I had done. Invest the money and the time in doing actuated/motorized slider system. They would be locked in place, I wouldn't have to be on a ladder so much, I would use the hidden 2 panels so much more.
@@JarvieDigital That's actually what I am planning on doing. Thanks for the advice though :) only issue being is that my design requires 1300mm stroke actuators. Which I can't seem to find. I reached out to a company if they can provide such. I did find some from China but will try something else first. 👍
Great work! I’m designing something similar but lighter and more advanced. Certainly could use collaboration on my project. Are you still interested in upping your design? Hope so. Thanks