stewartwebr
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- Jun 6, 2010
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- 36 years and 16 motorhomes
We were driving back home a few days ago in very high winds, we were on a dual carageway and travelling at speed when there was an almighty crash. I looked to my right to see a huge cattle truck, and assumed the crash came from there.
Other half was not convinced so we pulled into the services about 5 miles further south. We could see nothing untoward with the van so continued the journey. On arriving at the site I noticed the solar panel JB sticking up. Closer inspection revealed on of the 5 160watt solar panel had vanished.
My blood ran cold thinking about what could have happened. We think the panel must have hit the central reservation. On inspection of remaining panels the other one which sits almost parallel to the missing one was also loose to the extent I could pull it off.
The panels were fitted by me 13 months ago using Silkaflex 521. Both surfaces were well cleaned and keyed before fixing. The Silkaflex has parted from the plastic feet as a good amount of approx 6mm high Silkaflex remains on the GRP roof of the van.
The van does tend to “stored” a large amount of water on the roof when sitting on the levelling. I’m wondering if the Silkaflex being submerged has caused it to breakdown, the rear panels are both firmly secured.
I have dropped an email to Silkaflex looking for guidance.
I just cannot believe how lucky we are that we did not hit another car or cause damage to the van. I just hope it did land on the central reservation as lying on a busy dual carageway could have also caused issues.
Other half was not convinced so we pulled into the services about 5 miles further south. We could see nothing untoward with the van so continued the journey. On arriving at the site I noticed the solar panel JB sticking up. Closer inspection revealed on of the 5 160watt solar panel had vanished.
My blood ran cold thinking about what could have happened. We think the panel must have hit the central reservation. On inspection of remaining panels the other one which sits almost parallel to the missing one was also loose to the extent I could pull it off.
The panels were fitted by me 13 months ago using Silkaflex 521. Both surfaces were well cleaned and keyed before fixing. The Silkaflex has parted from the plastic feet as a good amount of approx 6mm high Silkaflex remains on the GRP roof of the van.
The van does tend to “stored” a large amount of water on the roof when sitting on the levelling. I’m wondering if the Silkaflex being submerged has caused it to breakdown, the rear panels are both firmly secured.
I have dropped an email to Silkaflex looking for guidance.
I just cannot believe how lucky we are that we did not hit another car or cause damage to the van. I just hope it did land on the central reservation as lying on a busy dual carageway could have also caused issues.