I want to install a solar panel on the rooftop. I was going to glue the brackets to the roof instead of drilling holes. After reading many forums this became a bad idea. What kind of structural support is there to drill holes and place screws. Also where is the best place for the wiring going through the roof? Any assist will be very helpful.
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Originally posted by JCarter View PostI want to install a solar panel on the rooftop. I was going to glue the brackets to the roof instead of drilling holes. After reading many forums this became a bad idea. What kind of structural support is there to drill holes and place screws. Also where is the best place for the wiring going through the roof? Any assist will be very helpful.
I don't know much about the Solitude's interior, but this thread may give you a few ideas as the 337 is also a 5th wheel: https://gdrvowners.com/forum/solar/3...s-solar-wiring
There's several Solitude owners here that may be able to help. Second Chance has a new Solitude with pre-run wiring. Rob--can you tell where the wiring runs?
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Go to the solar sub-forum on this forum. There's lots of information there and documents to go through. (There's a "Reference Material" link on the solar forum main page.)
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2012 F350 DRW CC Lariat PS 6.7, PullRite OE 18K
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS and disc brakes, solar, BB LiFePO4, DP windows
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Originally posted by howson View Post
I noted this was your first post, so please check out the Welcome Letter to New Members https://gdrvowners.com/forum/main-fo...to-new-members when you get a chance. It (hopefully) will allow you to get the most out of your time here on the forum.
I don't know much about the Solitude's interior, but this thread may give you a few ideas as the 337 is also a 5th wheel: https://gdrvowners.com/forum/solar/3...s-solar-wiring
There's several Solitude owners here that may be able to help. Second Chance has a new Solitude with pre-run wiring. Rob--can you tell where the wiring runs?
RobRob & Laura
U.S. Army Retired (Rob)
2012 F350 DRW CC Lariat PS 6.7, PullRite OE 18K
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS and disc brakes, solar, BB LiFePO4, DP windows
(Previously in a 2016 Reflection 337RLS)
Full time since 08/2015
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Originally posted by JCarter View PostI want to install a solar panel on the rooftop. I was going to glue the brackets to the roof instead of drilling holes. After reading many forums this became a bad idea. What kind of structural support is there to drill holes and place screws. Also where is the best place for the wiring going through the roof? Any assist will be very helpful.
The 2018 310GK does have a built-in chase that goes from the roof down into the storage basement. I posted pics in a thread titled Satellite/solar roof access channel: Solitude 310GK
on another forum. PM me for more info.
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Morryde SRE4000/XFactor with heavy duty shackles, V-Brackets in spring hangers
2012 Ram 3500 SRW 6.7 Diesel, air bags
18k B&W Companion, non-slider
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Originally posted by TucsonJim View PostI believe the solar chase was added during the 2018 model year.
Brian & Kellie
2020 Grand Design Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, MORryde IS, 1,460w solar and 540ah BBGC3
2020 Ford F-350 Platinum SRW PSD Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Grand Design Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 Ford F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Grand Design Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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