For mounting the solar panels to the entire support rack i like to use more star knobs and flange nuts.
Diy solar panel rack mount.
Low shipping costs everything in our kit fits in an 18 x 12 x 3 box.
Afforable solar panel mounting w pressure treated wood.
I have also used round top bolts with a washer crush washer and nut.
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Fasteners clamps and brackets.
Large components vertical pipe and cross rails can be purchased locally from any home improvement center.
Mounting solar panels to the rack.
All fastening hardware included our kit contains everything needed to ground mount your panels.
They are easy to put on they secure the panels very well and i know they won t fail with extended use outdoors.
Our roof rack has stayed strong for a full year now and has held up to some insane highway crosswinds.
Not a single bolt has loosened.
Also see simple solar panel setup 2.
Why spend thousands on solar panel mounting when there are simple options available at your big box home improvement stores.
A fully custom diy solar panel roof rack for pretty much any van.