Karlton
Senior Member
Hey there - I caught the solar panel on my roof with a branch recently and ripped it off the mount. Here's the damage...overall pretty minor but would like some feedback, please.
Roof - overall, no structural issues and it opens and closes fine. There is a small hole about the size of a dime. What product would you recommend to patch? I've read 3M 5200 has been recommended for small damage.
Solar panel - looks okay but the plug bent. I wanted to upgrade to a 175 watt, and here's my chance.
Solar panel mount - the z-brackets broke, and I'll replace these. The mounting frame I fashioned and mounted to the tracks is fine.
Solar roof plug - this sustained some damage given the mounting position and will need to be replaced. I was never happy with how the plug from the panel had to be bent to sit under the panel. I want to replace with a roof cap - anyone modify to use this port? Suggestions for removing the sealant from the old plug and what product to use to seal the new plug is appreciated.
https://www.specialized.net/zamp-solar-zs-1b-cap-1port-rv-roof-cap-low-profile-uv-resistant.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwj42UBhAAEiwACIhADldLFQp5_Lp8oxtFeM1BtHPyKSLscvzu6ciWKtl8v18koyiMteJt7hoCQxUQAvD_BwE
Roof - overall, no structural issues and it opens and closes fine. There is a small hole about the size of a dime. What product would you recommend to patch? I've read 3M 5200 has been recommended for small damage.
Solar panel - looks okay but the plug bent. I wanted to upgrade to a 175 watt, and here's my chance.
Solar panel mount - the z-brackets broke, and I'll replace these. The mounting frame I fashioned and mounted to the tracks is fine.
Solar roof plug - this sustained some damage given the mounting position and will need to be replaced. I was never happy with how the plug from the panel had to be bent to sit under the panel. I want to replace with a roof cap - anyone modify to use this port? Suggestions for removing the sealant from the old plug and what product to use to seal the new plug is appreciated.
https://www.specialized.net/zamp-solar-zs-1b-cap-1port-rv-roof-cap-low-profile-uv-resistant.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwj42UBhAAEiwACIhADldLFQp5_Lp8oxtFeM1BtHPyKSLscvzu6ciWKtl8v18koyiMteJt7hoCQxUQAvD_BwE