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DAS26miles
Explorer II
Nov 30, 2017

Why are Solar Panels mounted to bottom instead of sides?

I have noticed on almost all solar panel RV mounts that they are designed to utilize bolt holes on the bottom rim of the panel. Is there a reason why they don't make it so you can bolt to sides and...
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2oldman
Explorer II
Nov 30, 2017
Standard panel mounts are L shaped and bolt to the backside thereby providing you with the side mount you desire. Whatever clearance they provide from the roof is plenty. And you'll have 8 screws/panel into the roof.

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