The most commonly used mounting system is a classic roof penetrating rack.
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A solar panel mount or solar racking system is the foundation that holds your solar array in place.
Roof penetrating racks come in many forms.
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Most truck camper owners and dealers attach accessories to roof racks including solar panels.
U bolts that grab underneath the roof rack rails are a fantastic option.
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This is simply a rack that is drilled into a roof with additional screw holes or other attachment mechanisms on top of its surface so that the solar panels can be easily attached to them.
Avoid tek screws as while they re easy to install they rust and snap off when you do a lot of off road driving.
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The mounts themselves have to be drilled into your roof s rafters but not because the panels themselves are heavy.
Solar panels are designed to be easily and durably mounted to racks that attach to roof mounts.
In other cases roofs are simply too complex with too many vents and odd angles to support a large array of solar panels so ground mount may be the only option.
Mounting a solar panel in this fashion subjects the solar panel to wind thus potentially stressing the panel mounts and wiring.
Solar panels are more efficient when they are kept a little cooler.
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With proper installation a sturdy mount secures your panels in harsh weather and protects your investment.
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Mounts are used to attach solar panels to the roof ground or another surface on your property.
With this type of installation the solar panels are typically six to eight inches above the existing roof rack.