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juggledog
Explorer
Aug 07, 2016

Proper method to install tie down anchors on roof?

I need to install some tie down anchors on the edge of my RV roof. Here are the ones I'm thinking of purchasing: https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Cleat-Cargo-Anchor-Trailer/dp/B00R57781U/ I'm n...
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bighatnohorse
Explorer II
Aug 14, 2016
It depends on how the roof is constructed.
Many roofs are simply 1/8" ply over foam along with some structural cross beams.
For my solar panel mounting I used well nuts. (Google them on YouTube to see how they work)
The entire roof will have to tear off before those well nuts pull out. Yes, I used Dicor over the top of the well nut bolts.

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