Solar panel mounting on rubber roof
Would like to mount solar panels on my 08 NuWa 36 FW but just can't bring myself to punch holes in the rubber roof. Anyboby have a idea? Brackets bolted to the gutter or side of trailer maybe? Thanks ...
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Yes, this is the list that I talked about. Some designs won't work for you, but Mr Wizard's mounting should.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm251/Mr__Wizard/IMAG0103.jpg
Doesn't have to be exactly like this. Mr Wiz probably used 2x2 aluminum angle. You can make brackets longer, so that they would attach to the roof with 2 or 3 tapping screws each, or you can make them higher, say, 4" tall, of 3x4 or 4x4 angle. Into the side of the panel the brackets are attached with 1/4" machine screw - either rivet nut in the panel frame, or just a screw and nut. Don't know what is that black stuff under the brackets, put roof sealant there anyway. If you use #10 screws in the roof, it is desirable - though not absolutely necessary - to drive them in the studs, they are usually on 16" centers though might be on 18". Or a well nut through the deck plywood, then it has to be not on the stud. Plenty of options.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm251/Mr__Wizard/IMAG0103.jpg
Doesn't have to be exactly like this. Mr Wiz probably used 2x2 aluminum angle. You can make brackets longer, so that they would attach to the roof with 2 or 3 tapping screws each, or you can make them higher, say, 4" tall, of 3x4 or 4x4 angle. Into the side of the panel the brackets are attached with 1/4" machine screw - either rivet nut in the panel frame, or just a screw and nut. Don't know what is that black stuff under the brackets, put roof sealant there anyway. If you use #10 screws in the roof, it is desirable - though not absolutely necessary - to drive them in the studs, they are usually on 16" centers though might be on 18". Or a well nut through the deck plywood, then it has to be not on the stud. Plenty of options.
