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GaryS1953
Explorer
May 08, 2023

Solar Panel Mounts

Hi All - So my new (to me) camper has Diflex 2 roof. Could I put those drill free plastic mounts on this kind of roof, and should I? I'd rather not put holes in the roof if I can avoid it. What is the consensus on those glue on mounts? Do they hold up well?

https://www.amazon.com/Spartan-Power-Drill-Trailers-Skoolies/dp/B0B43VGFQZ/ref=sr_1_11?crid=24IIFRUYY96GR&keywords=solar%2Bpanel%2Bmounts%2Bfor%2Brv%2Broof&qid=1683585001&sprefix=Solar%2BPanel%2Bmounts%2B%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-11&th=1

Thanks!
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  • StirCrazy's avatar
    StirCrazy
    Moderator
    May 09, 2023
    Personally, I would never rely just on those, especially on a rv roof. people have put them down with two-sided tape, but I say just screw in. make sure your on studs, squirt roof sealant into the holes before you drive the screw in then use a self-leveling sealant over top and it won't be an issue
  • opnspaces's avatar
    opnspaces
    Navigator II
    May 09, 2023
    Interesting idea. I don't like the fact that they are hollow on the bottom giving a small surface area for adhesive though.

    On a positive they look like a not previously thought of good candidate for my 3d printer.
  • TechWriter's avatar
    TechWriter
    Explorer
    May 09, 2023
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