Rooftop Solar on Factory Rack

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Made a little progress today (only had a free hour).

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Very ingenious method of bending that aluminium

 

[Tom109]

There is a sheet metal brake insert that fits my press, but it’s $150. A few pieces of square stock cost a few dollars.

 

[Tom109]

Wiring is complete from the panel to the battery box. I need to fine tune the cable cover, just not sure if I want to make a guide or cut the plastic. Not going to rush this decision. I will say this - fixing a roof rack to the lashing handles is a poor decision. I know, I know, add up all the M6 bolts and their load equals yada-yada. I call BS. I’ve spent a lot of time in that area and that is no way I would ever use that method for my typical roof rack use.

This little central bracket is where my MPPT brackets will mount. I loosened the two bolts on either side to center the factory bracket on the threaded floor holes.

 

[Tom109]

MPPT brackets in place with the 20A fuse.