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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I really depends upon what is underneath the rubber. My roof had some areas with metal framing and in between it is mostly 1/4" thick luan material. I ended up fabricating a metal frame from 1.25" angle aluminum so I could screw into the metal framing sections at the sides of the roof using stainless self-tapping screws. The same frame will holds two panels and has room for a third.
I was much less worried about leaks than having the panels come off the roof and tear up everything in the process.
Another mounting option if you have 1/2" thick material on the roof is a well-nut. It will provide a stronger fastening than screws.
VHB is an option if you use a special pre-cleaner and the rubber is firmly attached to the material underneath at all points and not only at the edges.
I was much less worried about leaks than having the panels come off the roof and tear up everything in the process.
Another mounting option if you have 1/2" thick material on the roof is a well-nut. It will provide a stronger fastening than screws.
VHB is an option if you use a special pre-cleaner and the rubber is firmly attached to the material underneath at all points and not only at the edges.
