Can The etrailer Portable Solar Panel e62PR Be Placed Behind A Windshield?
Updated 11/17/2025 | Published 12/02/2024
Question:
want to add a portable 100w solar pnl to chRGE my rv in storage that connects to my 30 controller in rv. Thinking of putting pnl in the windsheild and then run cabloes to charge conntroller.
asked by: Roger S
Expert Reply:
Hello Roger, thanks for reaching out. The etrailer Portable Solar Panel - 100 Watt # e62PR can certainly be used for keeping your RV batteries topped off during the winter. If the panel is behind the windshield it will decrease the efficiency though. Usually you will see a drop of about 50% in these situations. Also, you will want to make sure the RV is parked at an angle where the windshield gets a decent amount of direct sun during the day, otherwise it won't give you much of a charge. Ideally this panel would be placed outside directly in the sun. So will it work behind a windshield? Yes. Will the performance suffer because of this placement? Absolutely.
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- 0.1 - 5 Amps
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Jesse M.
11/17/2025
Hey Roger, how did it go using the 100-watt portable solar panel to keep your RV charged in storage? Did you notice much drop in performance with it sitting behind the windshield? Your experience could help others trying the same setup.