The black RICH SOLAR panel is among my purchased solar equipment. My Day 95 notes record moving rack cross beams and physically checking two panels on the roof before continuing the layout.
Lights, cables and tools laid out during my roof work.
The item in my kit
I bought RICH SOLAR 100-Watt Black Solar Panel as part of my camper van equipment.
The black RICH SOLAR panel is among my purchased solar equipment. My Day 95 notes record moving rack cross beams and physically checking two panels on the roof before continuing the layout.
Where it fits my build
On Day 95 I moved the Flatline rack cross beams to suit the solar-panel length, then added 2020 extrusion above the existing rack extrusion. I brought two solar panels onto the roof to work through the fit.
That same session included junction-box assembly, cable glands and routing power and Ethernet cables. The physical layout of the rack and the cable routes developed together.
Rack extrusion and mounting hardware during the fitting stage.
My build notes
The roof session took twelve hours, and fitting the panels was only one part of it. Cutting extrusion, positioning brackets and organizing the cables all used the same limited working area.
My useful takeaway from that day is the value of laying out the real parts before settling their positions. Moving a cross beam and checking the panel fit gave me a concrete reference for the next stage.
I worked through panel position, rack spacing and cable routes together on the roof.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
Renogy offers another nominal 100-watt module, while the RICH SOLAR 200-watt panel changes the individual panel size and output class.
Renogy 100-Watt Solar Panel
This rigid solar module has an aluminum frame and rear cable connections. Its nominal 100-watt format provides a single panel for an array layout.
This rigid solar panel has a framed rectangular module and rear cable connections. Its nominal 200-watt format provides a larger individual panel than a 100-watt module.
