mounting my solar panels
I have ordered some solar panels to put on my TT. I bought the 200 watt kit from Renogy. I doubt that I will be able to determine where the structural members are, so there is the very real possibilit...
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Darklock wrote:
I have ordered some solar panels to put on my TT. I bought the 200 watt kit from Renogy. I doubt that I will be able to determine where the structural members are, so there is the very real possibility that if I just use screws they will only be into the plywood decking. In any other applications, I would trust this, but not for going down the highway at 60mph. Therefore, I am thinking of using expanding well nuts. Good plan? Or does the collective here feel that the screws should be enough?
Also, what is best sealant to insure no leaks? No clue what the roof surface is. TT is a Gulfstream Conquest.
Bil
I'm a well-nut fan. Though I have to say there is a fair amount data indicating the wind blows over the top of the panels and doesn't try and get under them as peel them off. I traveled across the US with panels that were just screwed into the 3/8" plywood as installed by the dealer. When I re-did my solar I removed the panels and used well-nuts to be sure.
