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Padlin
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May 08, 2017

Installing a solar panel on Jayco 2008 rubber roof

The manual on these shows the roof is one piece rubber, over 1/8" plywood over the aluminum frame filled with foam insulation. Any suggestions on how to mount a single 80w panel? I have a tube of ...
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RollandB
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May 08, 2017
Padlin wrote:
I'll have to see if I can locate the aluminum rafters, thanks.


How about a tool rental place that might have a scanner that would detect things like metal pipes, wiring etc.

I watch a video off Facebook with an item called Walabot that is a scanner which attaches to any android smart phone that was pretty impressive. Cost for the DIY model is about $200.

I do like the idea with only 1/8" plywood to find the metal framing.

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