Solar install on Winnebago roof
I've installed a few systems but always on toy haulers where roof trusses were easy to locate for solar panel mounting brackets. Now I have a Class A, 2004 Winnebago Vectra and want to install solar....
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I didn’t like the idea of the tape and screws on the roof so I used galvanized angle and stainless brackets to mount the panels to the rails on the edges of the roof. There is a metal structure along the edge and judging by the feel of the screws going in it is a double layer.
One of the bolt on adjustable furniture legs I used is a little crooked in this photo. I used 3 on each side to keep the structure from flexing. I was also able to run the wires loosely under the panels to the refrigerator vent and from there down into the basement area where I set up the solar controller.
I used stainless tees and L brackets to raise the rails above the surface. This also ventilates the panels which makes them slightly more efficient. I used double sided eternabond under the screws and small pieces of eternabond over the screw heads. It lasts much longer than caulk.
I figured that the sides were stronger and they would be easier to patch if repacement panels came in a different size. Just my solution and I’m happy with it. We didn’t notice any road noise from the gap but they are at the back area of the roof.
* There are more pics in my Class C post Solar install so far
One of the bolt on adjustable furniture legs I used is a little crooked in this photo. I used 3 on each side to keep the structure from flexing. I was also able to run the wires loosely under the panels to the refrigerator vent and from there down into the basement area where I set up the solar controller.
I used stainless tees and L brackets to raise the rails above the surface. This also ventilates the panels which makes them slightly more efficient. I used double sided eternabond under the screws and small pieces of eternabond over the screw heads. It lasts much longer than caulk.
I figured that the sides were stronger and they would be easier to patch if repacement panels came in a different size. Just my solution and I’m happy with it. We didn’t notice any road noise from the gap but they are at the back area of the roof.
* There are more pics in my Class C post Solar install so far
