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Welcome to the forum. The 310GK is one of my favorite floorplans.
The roof on these units is 3/8" plywood. I've worked with dozens of owners on their solar installs. The typical installation is to screw the mounts directly into the roof and then apply some sealant over the screw head. I've never heard of one blowing off with this method, including my own.
JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK
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Originally posted by santasgdrv View PostI'm trying to find the best spot on roof to attach (3) solar panels. I hear stories of panels flying off if in strong wind. I thought if i could at least put screws thru brackets into inner rails on two the brackets on each panel that would help.Thanks for any bodys thoughts. Doug
Please check out the Welcome Letter to New Members https://gdrvowners.com/forum/main-fo...to-new-members when you get a chance.
I installed my panels just like Jim mentioned in post 3. If you enjoy reading long threads and want to glean "lessons learned" from my journey, check out https://gdrvowners.com/forum/solar/1...n-2019-315rlts
Howard
P.S. Not sure if I mention it in my thread, but the one regret I have is not installing brackets that allow me to angle the panels. If I remember correctly Jim made his own.Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.
2017 Ford F-350 DRW, '19 315RLTSPlus
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santasgdrv Welcome to the forum and the family!Jerry and Kelly Powell, with Halo, Nash, Reid, Cleo, Rosie, and the two newest additions Shaggy and Bella..
Nash County, NC
2020 Solitude 390RK-R​
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Originally posted by TucsonJim View PostWelcome to the forum. The 310GK is one of my favorite floorplans.
The roof on these units is 3/8" plywood. I've worked with dozens of owners on their solar installs. The typical installation is to screw the mounts directly into the roof and then apply some sealant over the screw head. I've never heard of one blowing off with this method, including my own.
JimJohn & Karen, RV Newbies
2020 Relection 150, 260RD
GMC Sierra Denali 2500
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Jim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK
GDRV Technical Forum Moderator
GDRV Rally Support Coordinator
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Originally posted by TucsonJim View Post
3/8" plywood on the 260RD also John.
JimJohn & Karen, RV Newbies
2020 Relection 150, 260RD
GMC Sierra Denali 2500
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Originally posted by JohnD View Post
I very much appreciate the information Jim. Is there an online resource where the average owner can access specific information about the build of their RV?
JimJim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK
GDRV Technical Forum Moderator
GDRV Rally Support Coordinator
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