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Old 09-18-2018, 11:57 AM   #1
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Drilling holes in roof

Hi. I just purchased a 2001 Land Yacht 30 and will be placing 4 solar panels on the roof soon. On my last Class “C” I just used the good 3m stuff and glued them on the fiberglass roof.
My question is what is beneath the airstream fiberglass roof? If it’s wood, I may drill a few holes and use the 3m stuff to attach the panels. If if it’s Luan and foam, I will just glue them down.
I’m well aware of the possibility of water intrusion and will seal well.

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Old 09-19-2018, 07:07 AM   #2
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Why drill? Just use the correct Sikaflex product
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Old 09-19-2018, 07:31 AM   #3
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Here's how I attached my panels. The brackets are attached with sikaflex construction adhesive.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f37/...ts-183883.html
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Old 09-19-2018, 01:13 PM   #4
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I agree. I would not put another hole in the roof unless I absolutely have to.
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Old 09-19-2018, 01:21 PM   #5
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NO drilling needed
  • wipe roof first with lighter fluid
  • use 3M UHB &
  • sikaflex construction adhesive.
  • cover with the white RV roof tape to protect against UV
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