What's the best way to mount this to a roof?
1838753
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
1838754
For maximum performance the panel should be tilted from straight up vertical toward the south by your angle of latitude (approximately 30 degrees in the south to 48 degrees in the north). Since roofs are rarely at the correct angle, you will need to compensate by making some custom brackets. I used 1 inch aluminum tubing flattened on the ends and 1/8 x 1 inch aluminum strap available at Lowes or Home Depot. Four brackets are needed with 1/4 inch screws and bolts.
717554
Mount it from a pole attached to the ceiling above rather than a pole mounted from the ground/base unit as seen in the picture. Just reverse the mounting from above...
811434
This might be a dumb question but does this need to be mounted on a roof or not, and how heavy is this thing? Does it need to rotate?
1480178
Place 2 legs on one side and the 3rd on the other side of the peak. The mounting brackets will adjust (rotate) to your roof pitch without bending.
57356
I believe you can mount it to a tree. It comes with very comprehensive instructions from what I remember. Very well made.
2212287
I just checked the Renogy web site for further details. When you click on the 200W mono starter kit you can find the installation instructions including directions for mounting on an RV roof. They suggest the use of "well nuts" or expansion nuts which will provide a more water proof and secure mounting on an RV roof. You need to purchase the nuts from Renogy.
1953777
You can always thread it with a longer rope if needed. With a long enough rope ,you can mount it any hieght you would like.
931834
Hi, the best way is to put roof on after assembly post assembly to avoid kiting roof much easier, thanks
940180
On the roof of the car. You might need an installer to do it if you don't know how to.
422810
no one knows how or where you will want it hung. so they don't provide any thing extra except for short piece's of rope. maybe you have trees to hang it from, or patio posts or wall mount anchors like i used for two contact points and two tress for the other end.use longer ropes. i used garage door lift wire for one end to a tree because s red squirrel chewed thru it to get the rope for its nest
109974
I just lay it on my asphalt shingle roof and use to angle brackets mounted to the sides of the panel and then screw it to the roof,
1087426
Used a piece of electrical conduit.....cut it to the size I needed and fastened it to a wall on the roof.A good hardware store can help u on that!
939018
I made some L brackets Out of aluminum Scrap I Had laying around . I use self tapping screws Attach brackets to each Corner . Which is more than enough support to hold on To your Roof Or A wall !
1478244
The antenna is a small light weight antenna and doesn't take much to mount. In my case, I purchased a roof mount tripod and it serves the purpose very well. The antenna is made so that it is easy to adapt, you can use a gable or chimney mount, if your in an apartment, they make a clamp on mount for the handrail on your deck and so on. As for the best way, on top of your roof up high enough to clear other buildings will give you best range. Now you didn't say which antenna you have, if you have the "rubber duckie" that plugs into the back of the unit, I had mine sitting on a shelf in my den and it covered my whole property no problem.
271676
I used a 20ft 3 pole mast, so I did not need to attach anything to the roof. Sorry I could not be of more assistance. I would guess you need some sort of a tripod secured to the roof. The channel master rotor attached to the tripod then use the super mast secured to the rotor and then secure the antenna to the top of the super mast pole. I think this might work.
914105
I don't think that would work very well, but I guess you could build something to mount it. You would need to make sure it has enough ventilation or it will burn up.
1480179
If you have good bite with the screws, they will pull the mounts down to the roof. I put a nice dab of silicone in the pre-drilled hole before installing the screw.