Panels are the easy part; holding them to a moving roof at 70 mph for ten years is the hard part. These solar panel mounting brackets are stainless steel and designed to bolt into 80/20 T-slot, so nothing gets drilled into the van roof itself.

Flush-mount brackets sit the panel tight to the deck for the lowest profile and least wind noise - the right choice under a low garage or a car wash. Top-mount brackets raise the panel slightly, which improves airflow underneath and keeps cell temperature down on hot days; cooler cells make more watts. Solar bars are a purpose-built crossbar set for vans running panels without a full rack.

Pair with RV power kits and batteries to complete the charging side, and grab spare T-nuts and cap screws while you are here.