How do the mounting points attach to the roof? Does it work on tile / shingle / metal roofs?
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They mount via a (purchased separately) adhesive. There are several adhesives suggested in the item description: Sikaflex 252, 291 or similar. You need to have a clean, flat surface to mount them on. Apply adhesive, press in place and ideally clamp it (or place something heavy on it for several hours until it sets). The type of roof it works on depends more on the adhesive than on the brackets. As long as the surface is relatively flat so the bracket has something to stick to, then the answer is probably yes. I have glued mine to the metal roof on my RV and they are successfully holding solar panels down.
2089476
The attachment points and hardware are designed to work with most styles of roof base bars. I have the Thule aero style bars and the bike rack mounted right up in 5 minutes.
1114025
It snaps into place. There are screws that hold some parts of the unit itself together - but it doesn't screw into the roof at all. It was very easy to install and is very sturdy.
262910
It comes with straps that attach to your roof rails. I bought a roof mat so I didn't scratch my roof.
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I don't see why it wouldn't work on a metal roof...Just make sure you never cross the wire over itself. I would run it all the way down the downspout...Check the installation instructions that come with it.
506327
The latch points are adjustable, so you can adjust where the Rack sits on the roof. Should be fine.
642917
I have seen it done, but my suggestion is what I did. I bought a role of stainless steel, rolled out and secure to the steel. Then I secure to my roof over the shingles with screws used for putting metal roofing down.
1192762
I never tried it on that so I can't give you a great answer. from others though I have heard you can use it on all RV roofs.
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No. There are contact points on all four sides that the roof poles rest on, so you have to have some kind of support every ten feet. Otherwise you have a full side or end unsupported, which makes it useless.
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I have no idea where these are made, but they are incredibly sturdy - and a no-brainer, simple design for sure. They will probably work on a metal roof, but if it bothers you on site, I'd just wrap the 'hook' end (the piece with the 'T') with something padded. Should work, no problem.
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This vent mounts to the roof, It comes with screws and I also added sealant to the screws. Hope this helps
1736148
It comes with a plastic mounting ring that is mounted to a ceiling tile with a metal backing ring. The plastic could be mounted directly to something solid such as wood or brick.
1836280
It is not designed to mount to a flat (vertical) window, although the suction cups may hold it there. The metal housing is designed for it to sit on the dash and the suction cups to hold it in place to a windshield.
882634
The only thing you need from the roof is the bar that acts as a seal for the back door. I take my entire roof off. It uses the same connection devices along the bottom edge as a soft top does. Also have to remove the soft top door frame holders too if you have them. I couldn't get it to connect around them. But yes, it works without the roof just fine. Most all the mounting stuff is built into it.
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My unit is mounted to a van but home roof mounts require anchors professionally mounted to your roof that are sealed to prevent water intrusion. A rack system is then fastened to the roof anchors and kept at least 6-8 inches off the roof surface. Z clips then attach to the solar panel and engage the rack system. The connectors that come with this panel are MC4 connectors, more appropriate to a mobile install than a roof installation
936871
Yes most definitely! I ran several fasteners into some wood to test it out before working on my metal roof and it functioned well. The screws for metal roofing go into wood anyways:-)
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It mounts to the roof flange by drilling 4 small holes to the vertical part of the flange no calking needed. Takes about twenty minutes to install.