Hi guys! Been reading this forum for a while now - what a great resource for getting familiar with RVing! So I have just registered. Wife and I just bought a used Aerolite Zoom 18 foot travel trailer and are looking forward to getting it on the road for the first time. Right now we are getting it cleaned up, new cushions made, figuring out the basics.
Been playing with solar panels for a little bit and hope to put two 100 watt panels on the limited space on the not so large roof. Have two Interstate 27 deep cycle batteries that I have to figure out where to put; but .. my main concern is how to attach the panels to the roof. Just read a post about someone using 3M 4941 adhesive tape to attach them without putting any bolt holes in the roof. The poster claimed the adhesive really grabs the roof and holds his panels as good as screws/bolts. Any of you all have experience with using adhesives for your solar panels? I am really tempted as I prefer not to put any additional holes in the exterior if I can help it.
I having gotten to where/how I will lead the wiring into the cabin itself; maybe through the side. Anyway - just glad to be here!
Been playing with solar panels for a little bit and hope to put two 100 watt panels on the limited space on the not so large roof. Have two Interstate 27 deep cycle batteries that I have to figure out where to put; but .. my main concern is how to attach the panels to the roof. Just read a post about someone using 3M 4941 adhesive tape to attach them without putting any bolt holes in the roof. The poster claimed the adhesive really grabs the roof and holds his panels as good as screws/bolts. Any of you all have experience with using adhesives for your solar panels? I am really tempted as I prefer not to put any additional holes in the exterior if I can help it.
I having gotten to where/how I will lead the wiring into the cabin itself; maybe through the side. Anyway - just glad to be here!