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12-07-2011, 12:39 PM	#1
Bee950 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 165	I have a one piece fiberglass roof on my coach. What is the best way to mount solar panels to this? __________________ 2010 Entegra Aspire 40SKT with a 400HP Cummins ISL

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12-07-2011, 02:47 PM	#2
RobRV Senior Member Newmar Owners Club Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wet Coast of Canada Posts: 307	3M make an Adhesive Tape/Pad/Strip that works very well. Or Drill Holes for Well Nuts and plenty of Dicor Sealant. __________________ Rob

12-19-2011, 07:40 PM	#3
Shadowcatche Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 426	I used 3M VHB tape, BUT you must check out the load. I had a long talk with a 3M engineer and there are formula for the amount of contact necessary for wind load etc. The good aspect no holes in the roof. __________________

12-19-2011, 09:00 PM	#4
John Hilley Senior Member Ford Super Duty Owner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Buxton, North Dakota Posts: 1,631	Screws with butyl tape under the brackets. __________________ 2003 Winnebago Adventurer 38G Ford V10

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