Mounting Solar panels on Camper roof.

Hi BooBook2,
I recently mounted 3 unisolar panels on my camper trailer. I built my own frame using the pre-made fencing frames you can buy at bunnings. I then put a very big hinge on 2 of them allowing me to lift them in the direction of the sun. I went with unisolar as there is no glass plus the shade/charging ability. I decided to stay clear of having them easily removable to avoid them being stolen.

One thing to keep in mind, unisolar (framed) panels are getting harder to get these days as no longer in production.

Boobook 2, there needs to be an air gap underneath them so that they don't get too hot. Heat reduces their performance. They usually recommend about 50mm minimum, from memory. It also provides shade to the roof, keeping the van cooler.
Unisolar (framed) are fine, but they are bigger than others of the same capacity. Unisolar (adhesive) are great too, but only have a 5 year (might have been 2 years? You should check) warranty compared with 20 or 25 years for others.
They need to be 'lift-able' so that you can clean the leaves and stuf out from underneath them from time to time.
Ours are all attached together along the edges and are hinged along one side for cleaning.
We never tilt them or remove them for extra performance - too much trouble - better to just add another panel when you can.

Cheers,
Peter.
OK196 Motorhome

G'day Boobook2.
I mounted 2 panels on the Patrol roof rack, which are secured with window locks.

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Does anyone know of a supplier that makes drawer runners that are easily detachable? That might work.