poptop roof aircon & solar panels
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I reacon if you had have asked that question a year and a half ago you may have had a few more responses. But I can't remember over recent times anyone having issues anymore with this.
We have this set up and have had no probs so far. Our only issue is that the roof is hard to pop up due to the weight.
G'day xpanda, we have 17.56-2OB and have had no problems so far with roof. Agree with Brad as I really can't remember seeing recent posts with issues. Same as relgate just weight can be an issue, but again happy with ours. We have roof air, 80watt solar panel and wine guard antenna. We have not done a lot of travel with ours but been down some dusty corrugated roads and not had any dust in the van. No movement either so far. Are you having issues or just after info?
HTH
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greynt
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greynt
We have a 16 with roof top air, Wyngard and 2 x 120 watt solar panels. No issues other than heavy to lift.
cheers
Craig
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Craig
We had no prob with our 17.56-2 with roof top AC, 120W Panel, Antenna. But Jayco did replace my roof under warranty, I just bought up the issue of it not being aligned properly and they put a whole new roof on. But other than that same as everybody above.
Yep Lara, when I had my 16 pop top there were issues with mine and others. It is nice to see probably due to complaints and warranty claims that this on has been rectified by Jayco.
Take your point Lara, but still like to do some homework rather than just trust the sales pitch
we have 16 with roof air con, 150w solar panels and snowflake antenna ,no problems here not that much heavier to lift , missus and i have no trouble .
Same here - no problems with the setup but the roof is hard to pop up due to the weight (a/c, 2 solar panels & tv antenna).
A good mate of mine designed and makes these air lifters. http://www.rvairlifters.com.au/ He has been to the Jayco factory to install these but they want a system that will lower the roof automatically as well before taking it furher... He currently has that in development now. I told him to hurry up so I can test it for free
Same here - no problems with the setup but the roof is hard to pop up due to the weight (a/c, 2 solar panels & tv antenna).
A good mate of mine designed and makes these air lifters. http://www.rvairlifters.com.au/ He has been to the Jayco factory to install these but they want a system that will lower the roof automatically as well before taking it furher... He currently has that in development now. I told him to hurry up so I can test it for free
Love the air lifters Lidegy, clever mate you have! They will be a popular addition to any pop top!
Hi
I spoke to Jayco technical to find out what weight I could put on the roof for solar and they came back to me to say solar is fine but if you have air con as well they normally fit heavier duty gas struts to help with the lift from factory.
cheers Smash
I spoke to Jayco technical to find out what weight I could put on the roof for solar and they came back to me to say solar is fine but if you have air con as well they normally fit heavier duty gas struts to help with the lift from factory.
cheers Smash
Interesting. I'm about to put some panels on the roof and think I should also replace the gas struts. Anyone who has a 17.56 with factory solar are you able to post the model number or specification of the strut please? I'm guessing there is a bunch of additional stresses and strains involved and I don't want to damage brackets.
Can do Brookes - but won't be until the weekend when I get home from work... it wouldn't surprise me if vans with solar exit the factory with the same struts...