Roof mounting solar panel
My new class C from Forest River has a dimpled roof. What's the best way to secure the panels? Some use tape and I don't know if it will stick or should I try screws?
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I mounted two 105 watt panels on the roof of my BT Cruiser, which has the textured plastic roof. I used the Instapark mounts and glued them down with "Through the Roof" adhesive, It is a clear adhesive specifically made for use on a roof, so heat isn't a problem. I love the stuff. Screws go through the mounts into the panel frame to hold them in the mounts.
As I was finishing up mounting them, I got interrupted and had to come off the roof. I then made a 350 mile trip. The next time I was on the roof I noticed that the rear-most panel did not have the screws in it. I had forgotten to put them in. (Hey, I old, OK?) The panel was laying in place perfectly just as if I hadn't moved the motorhome. So I guess the fears of wind pulling them off depends upon the placement on the roof and shape of others items up there. I got lucky.
I love the performance I get from the two 105 watt panels. And I really like the clean, aerodynamic Instapark mounts with no screws through the roof.
As I was finishing up mounting them, I got interrupted and had to come off the roof. I then made a 350 mile trip. The next time I was on the roof I noticed that the rear-most panel did not have the screws in it. I had forgotten to put them in. (Hey, I old, OK?) The panel was laying in place perfectly just as if I hadn't moved the motorhome. So I guess the fears of wind pulling them off depends upon the placement on the roof and shape of others items up there. I got lucky.
I love the performance I get from the two 105 watt panels. And I really like the clean, aerodynamic Instapark mounts with no screws through the roof.
