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pirlbeck
Explorer
Apr 22, 2018

Truck camper, solar panels and wind buffeting???

I am mounting 4 50 watt solar panels on my Lance 845 truck camper. Open roof space is very limited, so I don't have a lot of options on where to put these panels. The plan as of now is to mount 3 pane...
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Almot
Explorer III
Apr 22, 2018
Plywood roof?
I would use 2-piece Z-brackets with tapping screws into the roof (and sealant under the bracket). Like those QHST only 2-piece.
Don't remember if anybody is selling aluminum 2-piece Z, but you can easily make it of 2x2 alu angle. Or even 1.5x2.0, to leave 1.5" under the panel and 2.0 width is sitting on the roof.

To remove the panel, disconnect the screws holding two pieces together. Lower piece stays put.

Without rails.

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