Thank you for the video, is this suitable for lifepo4? i know the other irion models are but not sure about this one.

Can you or someone out there explain in better detail how/what was used to mount the strut rails? Thank you

This is really helpful but not once did you mention how you mounted the Unistrut.

Hello, very instructive video. How are the base strut attached to the roof? Did you glued them or screwed them to the roof?

Has a screw adjustment on the bottom inside the grill with a micro Slotted Screw Driver to adjust power

I got the curved psrt from the first video...

Maybe br dumb question but you lost me talking about the powder coat.. that seemed worthless honestly. Was bolt or glue did you use to do the most important thing? Attach the strut to the roof??.... Waiting

Excellent videos. Thanks

You can also get the strut in Stainless - Aluminum and fiberglass.

2024 update, none of the links for the mounting components point to product still available. Were the angle mounts "Rich Solar 28" Adjustable Tilt Mount"? Looks to be the same product only now it appears they sell the deck mounting plates and hardware separate from the angle mounts. Great vids and setup, thanks much!

Very interesting way of mounting solar panels. However, I am worried about how to secure the strut channel to the roof of our Class A. Our RV has almost no wood in the roof, except a 1/4" luaun plywood, which wouldn't hold a screw. The rest is various foam layers designed for insulation. There is an alluminum super structure built in, but how could I find the cross bars hidden in the roof? Now, I have heard about a special double-sided tape which I could imagine to put under the strut channel. What do you think about this?

Thanks for the info on the video... Looks like you're in Salem Ut

Anyone know how we mounted the strut channel to the roof?

A lot of good info here. Thank you, you’ve got me thinking about my install when it comes time. One question I have is , Your roof membrane seems to be the rubber roof membrane most RVs have these days. Aren’t you worried about the life of that membrane ? I know they say they last up to 20 years, but it’s been my experience after 10 you’re really pushing it, 15 years and you’re way past should have, and closer to 20 ??? I’m wondering if a good TPO would be a better foundation for solar.

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Self tapping screws are great for metal but not wood, they blow out the hole in wood...just an fyi ;)

For improved aerodynamics thus fuel savings and maybe even some noise reduction might I suggest a wind deflector wing at the front edge of the camper..

How about 3m tape for the strut channels so there will be no holes in the roof?

Really excellent, thanks very much 😊

What the name of the vertical bars that let you angle? Thanks

Your idea is fantastic! I think there's some needed planning mounting the channel. I understand why you didn't elaborate what hardware to mount the channel due to different applications. Thanks for sharing your idea!

Maybe I missed it somewhere in your videos but my question and it seems the most obvious question to me is, how so you mount the strut channel to the roof? What size, I assume lag bolts? with rubber washers? how do you find the roof trusses? screwed into every one or I think you mentioned every second one? sealant for these screws? etc etc etc. the rest of the install seem mostly straightforward but the mounting of the actual metal to the roof is critical to be done right and seems like I missed it somehow

How did you attach the unistrut to roof?

If you don't mind. could you provide the specs on those self tapping screws you used to fasten the strut to the roof rafters of the RV? Trying to decide on #10 or #12 and not sure about ideal length. Tried to look for that kit you got since you mention those screws came with it and you had a bunch of extras but the kits I found online don't show the fasteners.

this is wonderful. you solved the tilt issue. thank you!

Damn, your a genius. Just ordered my first solar system and I could not think of a way to install with the ability to tilt, you did figured this out. I am so grateful.

Thank you - I now know exactly how I will attach my panels to my RV. This is exactly what I was looking for. Great job and thank you for sharing.

Using self tapping screws... could have crewed through metal making a new smaller hole and used even fewer screws with better holding power per screw. But hind sight is 20/20. 😁

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Did you see any camping spots at Helen lake?

i know this is a old video but i just wanted to know how you installed the strut channel to the roof did you use eterabond tape

good video, there were a few idea gems in there. The main concept of the struts supporting a tilting L support for the solar panels is brilliant. solves most curved roof problems and does it efficiently and elegantly with added versatility and clearance for airflow under the panels.

Do you have a video of how are you attach the strut channels?

i still love your mounting deal. but never use snap washers in places of important needs. use lock tite on bare threads. use nulocks where you can use a reg nut. ( no lock tite on nylocks ). now foe me to start saving my penny's to buy the struts for my rv roof ( i have a source for 4 good second hand panels for free.). but yes i will get them powder coated. if nothing else just the white looks like a cleaner install.

What adhesive was used for the strut mount?

I am SOOOO thankful you finally got off the powder coating!

All i did was run 1" aluminum square tubing then just attached the original feet to the aluminum tubing. Simple, easy, cheap.

Thank you so much for the Amazing info!!! Amazing video

Absolutely amazing nice sound. Thanks for sharing your journey. Guys I recommended you visit the himalayan mountains k2 and Nangaparbat view point from one place moses peak. Add this sound in your bucket list.

So beautiful

I absolutely love this system. A major game changer for intstalling pv on an rv roof. You had me laughing about the powder coating. It's always great to include the wife in the decisions, all the decisions. LOL. But brother, galvanized, unpainted struts will outlast several human lifetimes being in any weather 24/7.

First thumbs up. Been there along time ago. Whitney 3 times. I am so thankful that my parents took me on the JMT starting at age 7, in sections. Day one was always the hardest.

Beautiful, views

Beautiful views. Thank you for sharing.

❤’d your message…. Thank for sharing…. I just bought a 2021 Jayco Eagle 40 foot travel trailer 332CBOK. I just bought 348 V batteries rack style melt and plan on doing 120V dual inverters for 50 amp off grid performance. where did you get your tilt brackets?

Have you had any issues with tree branches trying to slide under the sides or strong wind trying to rip your panels/roof off since they elevated several inches above the roof?

How did you attached the railing to the roof?

Just found this video! Excellent idea, and explanation, thank you for sharing. Epoxy appliance paint holds up well outdoors. You might think about using rivet nuts on your angle pieces that hold up the panel when tilted instead of the wing nuts and washers. It is less parts to lose and it would make for faster set up/tear down.

You should have mounted the long rails on shorter pieces place perpendicular to them screwd into the trailer framing so the long pieces don't trap water, leaved pine needles etc. The more pooling water the greater the chance of a leak.