Roof Rack Solar Panel Slide

Mounting a solar panel in this fashion subjects the solar panel to wind thus potentially stressing the panel mounts and wiring.

Roof rack solar panel slide.

With proper installation a sturdy mount secures your panels in harsh weather and protects your investment. The rockit system installs faster and simpler than other solar mounting systems because of its easy to position slides for proper alignment and other unique features such as our top down leveling system integrated electrical bonding and one tool install. It s important to choose high quality components for a long lasting weatherproof installation. You ll need flashings clamps or tile hooks to attach the racks to your rooftop.

Most truck camper owners and dealers attach accessories to roof racks including solar panels. Slide out solar panel turns that tight space underneath your roof rack or basket into a useful location to house solar panels. A solar panel mount or solar racking system is the foundation that holds your solar array in place. The front of the solar panel deepest part forward of car will have two fixed mounted glide tracks on the rail on either side the rails fixed to the rack will have 2 glide rails at the very back.

With this type of installation the solar panels are typically six to eight inches above the existing roof rack. These slide out solar panels are designed to completely come out beyond your racks to avoid shadowing. I live the van life full time out. Mounts are used to attach solar panels to the roof ground or another surface on your property.