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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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SidecarFlip
Explorer III
Nov 30, 2017
DAS26miles wrote:
I wonder if Renogy Z brackets could be put in a vise and straightened so I could do a side mount for easy removal? They also have 2 holes for mounting to roof so I could use well nuts/


Probably not. Being extruded aluminum, they will break.

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