GingerHuntsman
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Hey Everyone,
I was able pick up a couple of panels for my 2012 R-Pod and I would like to ask the community if anyone has come up with decent solution for a low profile installation on a curved surface. I'll be installing 1 panel on the rear and 1 panel on the front (see pics below). I've read a couple of existing threads from others and I like some of these solutions. My concern with having an eco light weight trailer is that I may have little roof material to bite into. So screwing brackets directly into the roof deck may not be a feasible solution in my scenario. I'm also nervous about screwing right through into the interior as I have never installed anything on my RV roof before. The thickness of my roof is approximately 1" from what I measured. Maybe this is typical but would like to hear from the community on this one.
I've taken a couple of pictures to show the roof angle and how the panel lays onto it. I was considering using ABS Solar Panel Mounting Brackets but didn't know if I could get away with curve on the front and back of the trailer. I've read that the ABS Brackets are primarily designed for flat roofs but it would be great if I could modify them to work in this application.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
I was able pick up a couple of panels for my 2012 R-Pod and I would like to ask the community if anyone has come up with decent solution for a low profile installation on a curved surface. I'll be installing 1 panel on the rear and 1 panel on the front (see pics below). I've read a couple of existing threads from others and I like some of these solutions. My concern with having an eco light weight trailer is that I may have little roof material to bite into. So screwing brackets directly into the roof deck may not be a feasible solution in my scenario. I'm also nervous about screwing right through into the interior as I have never installed anything on my RV roof before. The thickness of my roof is approximately 1" from what I measured. Maybe this is typical but would like to hear from the community on this one.
I've taken a couple of pictures to show the roof angle and how the panel lays onto it. I was considering using ABS Solar Panel Mounting Brackets but didn't know if I could get away with curve on the front and back of the trailer. I've read that the ABS Brackets are primarily designed for flat roofs but it would be great if I could modify them to work in this application.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!