Securing Solar Panels

Is this going between a bracket mounted on the roof and one on the panel, in lieu of a through bolt?

The main consideration I can see that might be tricky is that the hitch pins provide no support along the length of the fastener, while a bolt and a nut do. That may allow the panels to wiggle sideways more than you want.

I'd probably use a cross-drilled stud and a spring cotter pin rather than these, but that's more a personal preference than anything. It may also be possible to attach a captive nut of some sort (welded on or whatever) to one of the brackets so you only have to thread a bolt in from the "easy" side, if there is one.

allen, Though a little “after the fact, go back a bit on Do It Yourself Mods/Upgrades (solar panel upgrade) and see my recent post on solar panel installation...it may give you some options that you may consider.

DrewE wrote:
The main consideration I can see that might be tricky is that the hitch pins provide no support along the length of the fastener, while a bolt and a nut do. That may allow the panels to wiggle sideways more than you want.

My thoughts too.

Nut and bolt