BTOdell
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I'm looking to install 6 residential-sized solar panels on top of my 38' travel trailer. The panels are around 77x39". I have cleared off enough space on the roof for all 6. However, the roof itself is significantly curved making it non-trivial to mount large panels. I measured that the roof drops off by 6" on each side from the center.
In addition to mounting, I'd like the panels to be able to tilt. I have some mock up diagrams that I can attach later when I get home.
Does anyone have any videos, links, or products that could help with this mounting project?
EDIT
Looking from the front of trailer, panels are aligned toward the curb side of the trailer instead of being centered:

Top view:

The first picture illustrates mounting superstrut/unistrut to the roof and then attaching L brackets with holes on the end. By linking the two holes, you form a flat surface that can be built from. The diagram doesn't include any kind of tilting structure, which is where I'm stuck.
Based on initial feedback from @OffGridInTheCity, I suppose I don't need to use superstrut to mount to the roof, I can directly mount the L brackets to the roof ribs/rafters. Just wondering if there would be enough stability/support if the panels are being held up by several L brackets that concentrate all of their downward force to a small contact area of the roof.
In addition to mounting, I'd like the panels to be able to tilt. I have some mock up diagrams that I can attach later when I get home.
Does anyone have any videos, links, or products that could help with this mounting project?
EDIT
Looking from the front of trailer, panels are aligned toward the curb side of the trailer instead of being centered:

Top view:

The first picture illustrates mounting superstrut/unistrut to the roof and then attaching L brackets with holes on the end. By linking the two holes, you form a flat surface that can be built from. The diagram doesn't include any kind of tilting structure, which is where I'm stuck.
Based on initial feedback from @OffGridInTheCity, I suppose I don't need to use superstrut to mount to the roof, I can directly mount the L brackets to the roof ribs/rafters. Just wondering if there would be enough stability/support if the panels are being held up by several L brackets that concentrate all of their downward force to a small contact area of the roof.
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