Solar panel.

[nomad#]

I have a solar panel to fit on my van. Can anyone recommend some form of waterproof cable access to fit on the roof please?

 

[Richard n Ann]

I bonded a small waterproof box down and used 2 waterproof stuffing glands. You can buy specially made glands on ebay but I didn't think they looked as good.

 

[Dave and Mand]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=203073000096

These are what I used

 

[Raul]

I just used 10mm glands with 6mm solar cable had to lube as was tight. Once the rubber is squeezed, you can pressure wash from any direction, no water ingress.

 

[XxAnthxX]

I used one of these.....comes with one m20 gland and has space for two more.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=121955066068

There was more surface area to apply sealant than on this type

You can get glands for twin solar cable entry too.....

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[Phill D]

I used one of these.....comes with one m20 gland and has space for two more.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=121955066068

i second that! that is what i used it is a bit more expensive but a first class seal to the roof and access to the cables inside the box to feed them through.

 

[alejandroflam]

I recommend that you order from Aliexpress, this will be the cheapest option. I have very similar ones for about 2 years. I took the cheapest option, I didn't want to overpay for a piece of plastic.
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/33046059064.html?aff_fsk=_eNGDCF&aff_platform=portals-tool&sk=_eNGDCF&aff_trace_key=e2d0907024ba4b31a615986b6ae915bc-1614084014767-09564-_eNGDCF&terminal_id=d25bf0b00dc24cef8bd85bc8275716e4

I am satisfied, as I spent around 6 euros (5 pounds) and no complaints were found. Unless the delivery was delayed and I had to wait 3 weeks instead of the two promised.

If you don't want to wait 2-3 weeks, then, of course, it is better to buy on eBay, but it will be more expensive there.
Also, you might find information about air conditioners for RV interesting. https://evapolar.com/blog/portable-ac-for-car-van-and-rv/

 

[the1andonly]

Now that you know what to use next question is what do i stick it down with
Puraflex 50 from tool station
seal the cables through the roof with a silicone removable mastic. (i used a clear stixall product cos thats what i had to hand)