Best way to mount panels on a rubber roof?

[okmunky]

I'm helping my brother install solar on his new RV that has a rubber roof. This is a beast I've never encountered. Are huge air bubbles standard with rubber roofs? What is the best way to secure panel tilt mounts?

[cruzbill]

New RV? Fix the roof (under warranty) first. Then its just a matter of using a couple of screws per bracket, one bracket each panel corner, and lots of Dicor.

Take that RV back to the dealer or factory and get the roof fixed!

Good luck!

[weredoingit]

Originally Posted by okmunky

I'm helping my brother install solar on his new RV that has a rubber roof. This is a beast I've never encountered. Are huge air bubbles standard with rubber roofs? What is the best way to secure panel tilt mounts?

Buy a roll of rubber roof repair. Cut a piece for each bracket and use the sticky side to adhere to your roof under each bracket. Screw it down and seal with Dicor.

[ByeTheWay]

Air bubbles could be a sign of moisture which in turn could cause fasteners to fail. If it were my coach I'd get the roof fixed professionally prior to thinking about installing panels.

[vsheetz]

I used a small pool of Dicor, placed the mounting bracket in the middle, ran in two stainless screws, covered screws with more Dicor.