Industry application
Caravan and Camper Trailer Solar
No-drill bonded mounting for habitation roofs that must stay watertight.
Pain points
What Goes Wrong in This Sector
- A caravan roof is a sealed membrane — every hole through it is a warranty conversation and a future leak
- Removing a drilled installation at resale leaves fastener holes that have to be made good
- Black aftermarket hardware on a white roof looks like an add-on, not a factory option
- Panels bonded flat to the roof trap heat and give up output on the hottest days
Requirements
What Buyers Actually Need
- A fixing that bonds to the roof rather than passing through it
- White hardware that matches a standard caravan roof
- A profile that holds an air gap under the panel
- Kits that pair corner and side brackets so nothing is missing on fitting day
Our approach
How We Specify for This Work
Bond, do not drill
The whole ABS range exists so a framed panel can be fixed to a caravan roof with adhesive alone.
Support the edges, not just the corners
Corner moulds are enough for many installs; add a 180 mm or 530 mm spoiler set once the module is large or the vehicle is driven at speed.
Keep the air gap
The mount profile holds the panel clear of the roof so air can circulate underneath — heat is what costs you output.
Ship it as a kit
Our kits pair four white corner brackets with a matched side bracket length so one part number covers one panel.
Recommended products
What We Supply for Caravan & Camper
BS09009-BSolar Panel Corner Mount 150 mm Black
A four-piece ABS corner set that bonds any 150 mm-lateral aluminium-framed panel to a roof or deck without drilling.
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BS09009-WSolar Panel Corner Mount 150 mm White
The white version of the BS09009 corner set — the usual choice on white caravan and motorhome roofs.
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BS090017-BSolar Panel Side Mount 180 mm Black
A two-piece 180 mm ABS spoiler set that carries the side of a framed panel and can be painted to match any roof.
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BS090017-WSolar Panel Side Mount 180 mm White
The white 180 mm spoiler pair — the side bracket that goes into the white caravan mounting kits.
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BS090018-BSolar Panel Long Side Mount 530 mm Black
A 530 mm ABS spoiler pair that carries the long edges of a framed panel and doubles as a wind deflector.
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BS090018-WSolar Panel Long Side Mount 530 mm White
The white 530 mm spoiler pair — 2.1 kg for the set and the long-edge bracket used in the BS090018 kit.
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BS090028-BSolar Cable Entry Single Hole Black
A bonded waterproof gland housing that takes one 6–12 mm solar cable through a roof or deck without a leak path.
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BS090028-WSolar Cable Entry Single Hole White
The white single-gland roof feed-through — recyclable ABS, UV resistant, and half the weight of a metal equivalent.
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Worked Examples
Two Panels on a Caravan Roof Without Drilling
A caravan owner planned to DIY-install two 80 watt polycrystalline panels on the roof of a 21 ft 6 in van. The question raised on…
Waterproof Roof Cable Entry on a Camper
When the cable assembly of solar panels on the roof of a camper is run, the practical route is to bring the cable through the…
Knowledge
Guides for This Sector
Sizing a Solar Panel for an RV
Count the loads first, then pick the module — not the other way round.
No Drill Adhesive Mounting for Caravan Roofs
The reasoning behind the ABS range, and what changed when white was added.
ABS Plastic Versus Aluminium Solar Mounts
Two mounting families, one decision: can this surface take a fastener or not?
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really mount a panel without drilling my caravan roof?
Yes. That is what the ABS range is for — the mounts bond safely to the surface, removing the need to drill holes.
What adhesive should I use?
An ABS-compatible adhesive sealant suited to your roof material. Sikaflex 221 heavy duty bonding sealant is what we name for caravan and motor home roofs.
Do you supply white hardware?
Yes. Every ABS mount in the range is available in white as well as black, and the kits are supplied in white.
How do I choose the side bracket length?
Measure the lateral length of your panel frame. Kits are available with short, 510 mm, 530 mm and 550 mm side brackets.
Specifying for Caravan & Camper?
Send us the vehicle or vessel, the panel you are fitting and the quantity. We will come back with part numbers, carton quantities and a price.