Anyone have solution for quick release mounts for solar panel?

[ontheroadagain]

I am trying to think of a way to mount a 64"x39" solar panel to my van roof and be able to remove it quickly. If I park in the shade for a week I would like to be able to easily remove the panel from my roof to move out a bit into the sun. (only when I am there watching it for security )<br><br>I would also like to be able to lift one side of the panel while on the roof to get a better angle to the sun. I'm thinking some type of hinge that has a quick release pin that has a safety cottor pin tp secure the hinge in place???? anyone use or see anything like this?

 

[blars]

I use the rocker-foot mounts from AM solar on the panels I got from the same place.&nbsp;&nbsp; It's a T bolt that goes througe the L bracket on the roof to a captive nut on the panel.&nbsp; The tilt bars just extend<br>one side.<br>Pictures at http://www.amsolar.com/home/amr/multilist_19/accessories_miscellaneous.html

 

[greybeard23]

I used door hinges on mine, much cheaper than the expensive commercial setup you find online. &nbsp; This way I can tilt either side or remove it.&nbsp; In fact, just did that this am so I could clean and wax beneath it.&nbsp; Here is a pic, was a little sloppy with the silicone but have since cleaned it up, better sloppy than have a leak.<br><br><br><img rel="lightbox" src="http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q523/greybeard23/solar2.jpg" class="bbc_img">

 

[travlinman and wife]

door hinges with trailor latch pins . the ones that have the spring clip for lock. check fleemarkets.

 

[ontheroadagain]

Blars: thanks for the link but I can't visualize the way those work.<br><br>Greybeard23 and travlin man: I have thought of hinges but not sure how to quickly un-hinge them. I am unsure what trailer pins are with spring clip locks. I will google and check it out<br><br>thanks

 

[highdesertranger]

t man that is what I was going to say.&nbsp; trailer hitch pins.&nbsp; highdesertranger