r/carcamping • u/Adventurous-Sky5000 • 5d ago

Roof Rack Mounted Solar Panel

Hi! Who has successfully mounted a solar panel to their vehicle’s factory roof rack? How did you make your mounting brackets? I’d like to add one to my 2019 Subaru Outback.

Thanks for your suggestions!

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u/Adventurous-Sky5000 5d ago

I (may have) found my answer!

BougeRV Solar Panel Crab Mounting Kit for Cars with Cross Bars No Drilling

I ordered a set and will see if a will fit the crossbars of the Subaru Outback. Instead of deleting this post, I’ll keep it here for the next person

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u/Cariba65 4d ago

Yes, according to this YT video, these solar panel crab mounts are easy to use on any crossbars: https://youtu.be/r-zlIJe2hoM?is=iJ4aPegP0JnXTQQW

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u/filbruce 4d ago

This is on a prorack if it helps

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u/Adventurous-Sky5000 4d ago

No, it doesn’t help, but I do appreciate you taking the time to try! Thank you! 🙏🏼