Solar overhang? I’m planning a solar install on a Renault…
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Solar overhang?
I’m planning a solar install on a Renault Trafic. From what I can tell, the total roof width is around **1.5–1.58m**, but the *flat usable section* seems to be more like **1.25–1.3m** due to the roof curvature.
The panels I’m looking at are **1.33m wide**, so it would slightly overhang the flatter section — roughly **2–4cm on each side**.
My questions:
Has anyone run a setup with **slight overhang like this (2–4cm per side)**?
Did it cause any issues long-term (vibration, stress, sealing, wind noise, etc.)?
Do you think this amount of overhang is negligible, or something to avoid?
Is this generally considered *doable*, or is it better to size down the panel?
Would a wind diverter help?
For context:
No roof rack planned
The panels will be towards the front of roof with max air fan at the back.
I don’t have room to fit the panels length ways.
Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s actually done something similar 🙏
#lifestyle
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I’m planning a solar install on a Renault Trafic. From what I can tell, the total roof width is around **1.5–1.58m**, but the *flat usable section* seems to be more like **1.25–1.3m** due to the roof curvature.
The panels I’m looking at are **1.33m wide**, so it would slightly overhang the flatter section — roughly **2–4cm on each side**.
My questions:
Has anyone run a setup with **slight overhang like this (2–4cm per side)**?
Did it cause any issues long-term (vibration, stress, sealing, wind noise, etc.)?
Do you think this amount of overhang is negligible, or something to avoid?
Is this generally considered *doable*, or is it better to size down the panel?
Would a wind diverter help?
For context:
No roof rack planned
The panels will be towards the front of roof with max air fan at the back.
I don’t have room to fit the panels length ways.
Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s actually done something similar 🙏
#lifestyle
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