I'm considering covering the whole rooftop on a Sprinter-based RV, with (4 * 425W) LG panels (75" x 41" each), as shown.
- The panels will be mounted on a pair of 1-foot tall structures ((1-5/8" Aluminum Strut Channel, shown in Dark-Grey) with 2 panels per structure, and the (Mabru RV, 12V) A/C unit is 6" tall.
- The A/C unit will (of course) be covered by the panels, keeping the unit cooler, but covering its top-mounted Vent fan.
Question: What minimum clearance should be allowed above the A/C's Vent fan? (my plan is to allow for 6" of Clearance... is that OK?)
I did talk to the folks at Mabru, but didn't get much help (link): Mabru RV, 12V A/C
- The panels will be mounted on a pair of 1-foot tall structures ((1-5/8" Aluminum Strut Channel, shown in Dark-Grey) with 2 panels per structure, and the (Mabru RV, 12V) A/C unit is 6" tall.
- The A/C unit will (of course) be covered by the panels, keeping the unit cooler, but covering its top-mounted Vent fan.
Question: What minimum clearance should be allowed above the A/C's Vent fan? (my plan is to allow for 6" of Clearance... is that OK?)
I did talk to the folks at Mabru, but didn't get much help (link): Mabru RV, 12V A/C