|
02-26-2019, 02:53 PM
|
#1
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 53
|
REV 24 C roof solar panels?
Has anyone put solar panels on the roof of the roof of their REV?
|
|
|
02-26-2019, 04:18 PM
|
#2
|
Commercial Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Bristol, IN
Posts: 18,905
|
The roof construction is the same as the 3 series and we do solar panels on that all the time. We just use Flex panels. Use 3M VHB tape to hold them down. Then we use Dicor self leveling seals on the outside edges to keep anything from getting under there. So far so good, 3 years.
|
|
|
02-26-2019, 04:37 PM
|
#3
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 53
|
Rev roof solar
Thanks Brian,
Mine is an early production (FE504171) with a rubber roof unfortunately.
Would it be better to screw it down and use Dicor sealant or use the 3M VHB tape?
I would think I have plywood backer under the rubber roof?
Will the roof support my 260 lbs using a board to distribute the weight?
What brand and size are you using on the 3 series?
I would like to have 400 W if possible.
|
|
|
02-27-2019, 10:01 AM
|
#4
|
Commercial Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Bristol, IN
Posts: 18,905
|
The backer is only 1/4" rigid core ply or back then might have been 3/8" OSB. So I would use some type of anchor still. The ones we get have a screw grommet in each corner.
You should be fine on the roof, just don't jump up and down. I'm about 210 and it felt pretty solid for me.
You can use a little VHB tape, add some screws at the corners to be safe and then seal...no issue at all then. We use GoPower 100 watt Flex panels.
|
|
|
02-27-2019, 11:05 AM
|
#5
|
Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 53
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bclemens
The backer is only 1/4" rigid core ply or back then might have been 3/8" OSB. So I would use some type of anchor still. The ones we get have a screw grommet in each corner.
You should be fine on the roof, just don't jump up and down. I'm about 210 and it felt pretty solid for me.
You can use a little VHB tape, add some screws at the corners to be safe and then seal...no issue at all then. We use GoPower 100 watt Flex panels.
|
Thanks so much!! Really appreciate your knowledge and outstanding customer support!
|
|
|
02-28-2019, 04:27 PM
|
#6
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Foresthill, CA
Posts: 329
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bclemens
We use GoPower 100 watt Flex panels.
|
Hi BC, what are the voltage of our Go Power 100 watt flex panels? 12 or 24V?
Thx!
__________________
Pod2Vibe
Magnetic 2019 Isata 5 30FW 4X4 (arrived 2/15/19)
TOAD: 2014 Fiat 500 Abarth
2015 Solera MBS 24R - Hellwig/Sumo Equipped, Sold
(Sold the Vibe TT, as well)
|
|
|
02-28-2019, 04:31 PM
|
#7
|
Commercial Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Bristol, IN
Posts: 18,905
|
|
|
|
02-28-2019, 06:36 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Foresthill, CA
Posts: 329
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by bclemens
|
Perfect, thank you.
__________________
Pod2Vibe
Magnetic 2019 Isata 5 30FW 4X4 (arrived 2/15/19)
TOAD: 2014 Fiat 500 Abarth
2015 Solera MBS 24R - Hellwig/Sumo Equipped, Sold
(Sold the Vibe TT, as well)
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|