Can panels be mounted on the front part of a fifth wheels roof?

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gregbyst
gregbyst Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭✭
in Caravan, Recreational Vehicle, and Marine Power Systems #1
So, my fifth wheel has quite a bit of empty space on the front section of the roof before the fiberglass section. Can panels safely be mounted on this front sloping section? I do plan on driving around, so it's important they be safely attached. 
- 4 of the 12 volt, 200ah AGM renogy batteries (I sent a screenshot of the specs above).
- 150/60 MPPT Epever Charge Controller 
- 3000 watt (9000 peak) inverter/charger/auto-transfer switch
- PV array of 6 260 watt, 30.7 Vmpp, 8.5 Impp. 
- Battery Shunt Monitor (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FGFFHC6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)


Also, I live in a fifth wheel!
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  • mike95490
    mike95490 Solar Expert Posts: 9,583 ✭✭✭✭✭
    #2
    They will be at an angle, which may or may not be a favorable angle.  They don't care much about wind, as long as the mount is solid
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  • littleharbor2
    littleharbor2 Solar Expert Posts: 2,141 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I mounted a panel on the same area of my 5th wheel. I was worried that the blast of wind coming off the roof of my truck at highway speeds would rip it off. After many fairly high speed freeway runs in Arizona (which has a 75 MPH speed limit for all vehicles) I'm happy to report the panel is still attached. I must admit the attachment method I used isn't the most substantial  of methods.

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