The kit would allow you to fix a panel (securely!) to the back or front of your AFT using the existing roof bar mounting holes (I've made and tested the brackets - very secure, all alloy and nice looking). Just put the panel in place and screw down two large securing screws. Then you'd have these choices.....
a) Zero cable routing. You just plug in a supplied cable that goes to a charger that lives under the bonnet and connects to your battery with simple crocodile clips. The wire would run accross the length of the steel roof at the side, down the windscreen, or side window, and under the bonnet. It would take seconds to lay the cable and plug it in at each end. - No holes, no cable routing, no work at all really. Arrive on site and plugin.
b) With the same kit you'd have enough cable to put a small hole in the AFT (front or rear), pass the cable through and seal with silicone sealant (this works perfectly though bear in mind this is not a critical seal as underneath is neither tent nor car interior - there is "dead space" and the front and rear of the AFT that is sealed from the inside of the car). Then you'd pass the same cable though a large, existing cable grommet at the back of the roof and into the cab, where you would then run the cable all the way to the front (a lot easier than it sounds) to the charger and battery. I'd supply full instructions with photos for those that haven't run cables behind trim before. I'd also of course provide the relevant fuses and connectors ("both" kits would be the same regarding contents).
Also - would you want to pay the bear minimum for a standard charger that does the job, or would you want the option to pay an extra £50 for one with push button LCD display that shows charging and solar power details?
Any input will be helpful.
FYI: The bracket and mounting system I've made means the panels slide accross the roof without scratching the paint, and then stay securely in place for driving. This can be done with no ladders, just standing in the door footsteps, though being on a step ladder makes life a fair bit easier. There are plugs at each end so I'd suggest fitting the panel before you set off, and then pluggin it in on site (for the zero holes/zero cabling option).
p.s. this isn't an advert - I'm not selling anything yet!
