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07-01-2015, 10:05 AM
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Solar panel bolt down kit
Posted by Reace 6/8/15
"As of today, we have redesigned the installation to a bolt on system, and we are working on a kit that we can send out to existing owners as a back-up to the epoxy install. We will be contacting owners for mailing confirmation soon.
I will post some photos of both systems in the next day or two."
I am interested in how the bolts will be backed up on the inside of the 1/8" roof and how the insulation and vinyl lining will effect the clamping effect. Just trying to plan ahead as I consider the alternatives.
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07-01-2015, 05:02 PM
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We have the 95W panel and it so far is on solid. However I prefer to go directly to the bolt down method for insurance. I'm wondering if one bolt in each U channel will be enough. I may get stainless steel eye bolts installed as shown in the attached image. They will be useful to for instance to hang a wet towel on a coat hanger.
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07-01-2015, 05:25 PM
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Bolt instal
Brian,
We slid by ETI and the install was done by the man himself.
Great customer service. It just took a phone call ahead of time to schedule.
That is what I would do if I was close to Chilliwack. Sorry I don't know how to correct the sideways pic
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07-01-2015, 05:30 PM
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Please provide photos of the inside and outside of the installation. Bracket bolt through or retention cable?
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07-01-2015, 05:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LarryandLiz
Brian,
We slid by ETI and the instal was done by the man himself.
Great customer service. It just took a phone call ahead of time to schedule.
That is what I would do if I was close to Chilliwack.
Sorry I don't know how to correct the sideways pic
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Hi: LarryandLiz... I can't believe the panel could blow off the side of your Escape!!! LoL Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie
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07-01-2015, 05:42 PM
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Alf, Yea, but it is hard opening the door and don't even talk to me about setting up the awning.
Jubal, I may be able to take some install pics later. Right now it is Canada Day and I'm on my deck drinking beer.
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07-01-2015, 05:51 PM
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Here you go Larry. Try taking your iPhone photos in landscape mode (held wide screen with the home button to the right) and you won't need to edit and flip.
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07-01-2015, 06:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LarryandLiz
Brian,
We slid by ETI and the install was done by the man himself.
Great customer service. It just took a phone call ahead of time to schedule.
That is what I would do if I was close to Chilliwack. Sorry I don't know how to correct the sideways pic
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I'm going there in August for a few things, this being one of them.
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07-01-2015, 06:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LarryandLiz
We slid by ETI and the install was done by the man himself.
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I see he is well garbed in Chilliwack safety gear.
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07-01-2015, 06:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
I see he is well garbed in Chilliwack safety gear.
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And he's demonstrating the proper use of a stepladder.
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07-01-2015, 06:21 PM
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Don't make me sorry I posted the pic
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07-01-2015, 06:26 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LarryandLiz
Don't make me sorry I posted the pic
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I think he can handle the ribbing. You see the foo-foo hat he wears at the Escape Rally?
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07-01-2015, 06:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OneOleMan
I'm going there in August for a few things, this being one of them.
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Get the bolt thru bracket fix to secure the panel. The cable only retains the panel on the roof when the epoxy bonding fails and does not clamp it to the roof.
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07-01-2015, 06:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BRietkerk
We have the 95W panel and it so far is on solid. However I prefer to go directly to the bolt down method for insurance. I'm wondering if one bolt in each U channel will be enough. I may get stainless steel eye bolts installed as shown in the attached image. They will be useful to for instance to hang a wet towel on a coat hanger.
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You really don't want to use a ring bolt like that. The ring has a lot of surface area and in a damp cold situation will have a lot of condensation dripping into the interior. Ideally you should cover the bolt head to insulate it and prevent condensation.
Ron
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07-01-2015, 07:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
I think he can handle the ribbing. You see the foo-foo hat he wears at the Escape Rally?
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Certainly. And if he gets perturbed, simply ply him with Jack Daniels.
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07-01-2015, 08:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jubal
Please provide photos of the inside and outside of the installation. Bracket bolt through or retention cable?
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Here you go.
The bolts come through into the inside of the trailer but are hidden inside the cabinets.
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07-01-2015, 08:16 PM
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Roof
Roof
Attaching solar bolts
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07-01-2015, 08:17 PM
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Roof
Attaching solar panel
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07-01-2015, 08:18 PM
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Inside view
Hidden inside cabinet
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07-01-2015, 08:20 PM
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Inside view
One last pic
Not too bad a job of posting pics after an afternoon celebrating Canada Day
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