With this type of installation the solar panels are typically six to eight inches above the existing roof rack.
Solar panel van roof rack.
Most truck camper owners and dealers attach accessories to roof racks including solar panels.
These panels are reliable efficient and best of all they are made in the usa.
Instructions for installing rack.
I explain how and why i attached the panel to a roof rack.
Mounting a solar panel in this fashion subjects the solar panel to wind thus potentially stressing the panel mounts and wiring.
We were able to use the factory holes in the solar panel.
Zamp 115 watt solar panel kit.
The promaster roof rack or roof rail system is made by fiamma and is a complete system ready for installation without drilling.
The standard system will fit the 136 wheel base promaster high roof van and the 159.
Fellow youtube r asked for a video showing how i mounted my solar panel to my campervan.
It can help keep your batteries charged and looks great mounted flush on your aluminess roof rack.
Insert bolts provided with your van tech roof mounts into your bottom brackets pointing upwards.
First purchase the unistrut also branded as superstrut.
Slide mount bottoms on to the first second third and fourth knobs located on the roof of your promaster.
The unistrut for the side rails is 1 5 8.
Two 100 watt solar panels will be mounted to the roof of your van and secured to your vehicle s roof rack.
New weeb 9 5 ground clip solar panel rack ground clips universal.
An alternative is to make use of the roof channels if your van has them to slide in little fixings for the edges of the panel.
How to build a unistrut solar panel roof rack on a van step by step instructions.
Prime one coat on each side of all components.
The zamp solar panel kit is the perfect compliment to your roof rack.
This system can handle up to 220 lbs and is a great base for solar panel attachment luggage or lighting.
Apply two coats of paint on each side of all components.
The rail has an aluminum plate bolted to it and then there is a solar panel mounted to that plate on either side of the rail.
10 standing seam metal roof clamps tall l bracket solar panel module mount rack.
The unistrut used for the crossbars is 13 16.