Sunday, 7 May 2023

Folding Solar Blanket Stand

Back to the hardware store this morning for three lengths of aluminium angle and nuts & bolts.  In my head was a design concept for a folding stand that would hold the new 200W folding solar blanket.

Some cutting and a few strategically placed nuts and bolts along with timber clamps allowed me to test the concept.

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Old panel on the left

The solar blanket was then draped over the frame

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The concept appears to be sound, although I will need to add a diagonal brace. 

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And folded for storage and travel

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It will fit in the long thin compartment in the top of the camper trailer. 

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