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Roof Rack Mounting System

Adjustable System to Mount Solar Panels and More
With Zero Roof Penetrations to Possibly Leak

How we attach the strut to the side of the trailer really depends on the trailer.

The top trim piece that comes with the trailer is screwed to the top of the wall steel members using a #14 x 1-1/4" hex head usually but they vary on where it is on the trim. Sometimes it is low and sometimes centered top to bottom, this will determine if you need a spacer. We reuse the holes already in the trim if centered and no spacer needed.

If a spacer is needed to miss screw heads we use a piece of 1/8" thick x 1" wide aluminum flat stock.

Use 1-1/2" #14 self tapping hex head screws to attach the strut with 1/4" x 1-1/4" fender washers.

We use butyl tape if we need the aluminum spacer (it goes between spacer and trailer so it fully seals holes) but if no spacer needed to keep strut flat then we use a quality silicone under the fender washer so it is compressed when tightened, we apply the silicone BEFORE inserting hex head, pre-drill if needed. This way silicone is inside the hole and under the fender washer. When tightened it should fill the oval hole in the strut and the fender washer should cover it and seal the penetration.

The beauty of the strut system is the ability to add additional features, such as an awning, or privacy shower enclosure as shown in the pictures below. These can be added anywhere on the strut system to meet your needs.

Awnings

Mounting an awning or other equipment is very easy as well with this system, the tracks on the commercially available awnings such as you see in the pictures below line up with the holes in the mounting brackets listed. Just bolt them to the awning and bolt to the strut using strut nuts and bolts.
Check clearance on your man door to ensure it clears your awning so the corner of the door does not rip it.

Solar Rack Component Links

Strut L Brackets
Strut Mounting Brackets
Shallow Strut for Rack System
Deep Strut for Rack System
3/8 Strut Nuts for Rack System
1/4 Strut Nuts for Rack System



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We are always willing to help answer questions about this system and how you might adapt to your specific needs.

If you are interested in having us assist in the design and or build your CTC, please contact us and we will help you develop a system that will meet your needs.

Feel free to browse our other site HDCustomFab.com for more information about some of our past builds and projects.

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