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Apr 10, 2016Explorer
How to mount solar panels thin plywood bighorn roof
I've got 4 100 watt grape solar panels on order and am now wondering how to mount them on the roof of my 2016 Bighorn 5th wheel. I replaced the bathroom vent on it today with a thermostatically controlled multi speed maxxair vent and during the install I noticed just how thin the plywood on the roof is. It appears the structural strength is primarily from the Styrofoam laminated between the wood. I can't imagine this will give me a very strong anchor for screws to install brackets to mount the panels on. It also appears that the aluminum studs in the roof are few and far between so it doesn't look like I could easily hit those and still place the panels in optimal position for clearance, shading issues etc.
How are you guys mounting solar on the laminate Styrofoam roofs like used on the bighorn? I've seen some reference to using the flexible panels but don't want to go that route due to potential issues wit the panels themselves.
How are you guys mounting solar on the laminate Styrofoam roofs like used on the bighorn? I've seen some reference to using the flexible panels but don't want to go that route due to potential issues wit the panels themselves.