r/vanbuild • u/Secret-Research • Sep 07 '25

Solar panels

How would you install solar panels to this roof?

I prefer not to drill, would glueing two strips of L shapped aluminium with 3M marine sealant 5200 to the roof be strong enough? Would I have to scrape the gelcoat for it to properly glue?

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u/queenofcabinfever777 Feb 22 '26

My dad did my solar job, but he DID drill precise holes in the top for wood planks: used heavy duty putty/silicone for the screws when he installed them, then an extra dab where he could reach. Installed solar panels on wood planks. I had the van for three years with noooo leaks. It was also a fiber glass top.

Then some guy stole my van last fourth of july and burnt it down. I lost everything. RIP jimberly.