Here is what i was thinking to do and i would appreciate feedback as to whether there are any issues.
Solar panel wiring through roof.
Cut a notch or even just a slice in the door seal and glue the wire in place.
Easy way to run solar panel cables thru the roof.
Fasten the upper and lower aluminum rails to the stanchions with stainless.
Ac has breakers to handle faults, a wiring fault in solar panel to disconnect run has no such protection and hence must be in a fire proof conduit ( pvc would allow a burn thru and actually be a fuel for the fire )
Single pair of 10awg panel wires run identical to the current setup (assuming you're replacing the old).
Make sure the correct polarity is observed when making connections between the solar panel, charge controller, and the battery.
How to get wires from pv through roof?
Quick mount pv’s conduit penetration flashing provides a quick, easy way to install a.
On the roof, lay out the locations of the stanchions that will support the solar panels.
10awg can handle 30a easily.
For a 3.5kw system you need room for 15 to 20 sq metres of panels.
Splice cables together, and silicone seal the box to the roof (therefor covering the whole i made for the cabling).
There are two ways to mount solar panels to the roof of your camper van.
Easy way to run solar panel cables thru the roof.
The renogy solar panels came with short wires with mc4 connectors attached from the factory.
Installation and wiring must comply with the local and national electrical codes and must be done by a certified electrician.
Harder method (i always like to make things more complicated):
Mounting solar panels on a camper van roof.