Which Roof Rack Will Allow Solar Panel To Be Installed On 2021 Mercedes Sprinter?
Question:
Mounting 2 Goal Zero Boulder 100 Solar Panels Mercedes 2500 High Roof with OEM Roof Rails Need Crossbar suggestion
asked by: Colette C
Helpful Expert Reply:
If your 2021 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 has factory roof tracks, which I think is what you mean by OEM roof rails, then I would look into a 4 bar roof rack so that your solar panels have more room and support. The Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars Silver - 71" # RRVA180S-4 would be a great option; this also comes in Black # RRVA180B-4. These are aerodynamic crossbars that reduce wind noise when compared to other crossbar styles, and they also have an integrated channel on top for t-slot accessories. You will also need the following parts in order to install these crossbars: Legs # RRRLT600, Nuts # RRQMFK11-4, and Spacers # RRQMHD05-4.
I am not sure how your solar panel attaches, but you could add Eyebolts # S604 or Load Stops # S602 to help secure the solar panel to the crossbars. I attached a few demonstration videos for you.
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Quick Mount Nuts for Rhino-Rack RTL600 Legs - Factory Tracks - Qty 16
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Roof Rack Leg Spacer Blocks for Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Crossbars - 5 mm Thick - Qty 8
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Rhino-Rack Quick Mount Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - RTC and RT Roof Rack Tracks - Qty 4
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 71" Long - Qty 4
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Load Stops for Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbars - 4" Tall - Qty 2
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 71" Long - Qty 4
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