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Review on ๐Ÿ”† Smarkey Solar Panel Mounting Bracket: Optimal Support for RV, Boat & Off-Grid Roof, Accommodates 50w/100w/150w/200w Solar Panels by Jay Kowal

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Too expensive for a mobile home application!

These mounts are grossly imperfect when used on a camper or 'other' vehicle. Hinge, increase its length to allow the lock nuts to compensate for the vibration weakening, and redrill the threaded hole to accommodate this larger bolt. (Tightening a steel bolt into an aluminum thread will never stay in place and will eventually loosen trying to tighten it.) The included mounting bolts will work on a solid roof, but will not fit an RV roofline. Overall it's not worth the entire cost paid ($46+) when it takes that much time and material to upgrade for use in a mobile vehicle.

Pros
  • Heavy Duty
Cons
  • Large and Bulky