Solar Panels fitted to Reimo Active Rails?

[Chromedome]

Has anyone done the above and fitted a rigid solar panel to their Reimo active rails? I’d love to see how you went about it. Both in terms of mounting and cable run. Cheers in advance!

 

[Chromedome]

No takers on the solar? Has anyone fitted any low profile bars to these rails?

 

[AJCConversions]

I'm not sure of the advantage of adding to the rails.
Here's a 250w solar and reimo active rails ( sorry not the clearest picture)
We have since fitted the same with underside junction box and is also the same on roof with rear scissor hinge.

 

[Chromedome]

Hey, thanks guys, I’m after the rail fitting as don’t want to have adhesive on the roof and am fitting a rigid panel.

 

[Chromedome]

Like this with angle used. I’ll get to the DIY sheds and see what they have.

 

[DXX]

I have Activ rails with an adhesive panel in between. If I were mounting a panel or anything else permanently on the rails I would make a fairing for the leading and trailing edges to reduce the drag (MPG) and reduce the wind noise.

 

[Scuba Moir]

No takers on the solar? Has anyone fitted any low profile bars to these rails?

Yes, I already had the low profile Thule bars, i just changed the foot attachment sits about 90mm, if you have access to ss flat bar, it's an easy fix, buy the feet and drill the holes, im thinking of getting mine coated in something rubbery to protect the paintwork.
I have the flexi solar panel as I prefer the flush mounting

 

[Chromedome]

Yes, I already had the low profile Thule bars, i just changed the foot attachment sits about 90mm, if you have access to ss flat bar, it's an easy fix, buy the feet and drill the holes, im thinking of getting mine coated in something rubbery to protect the paintwork.
I have the flexi solar panel as I prefer the flush mounting

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Thats great info, appreciate the pics too mate. Are your active rails black too? Mine stick out like a sore thumb being silver on a black roof!

 

[Scuba Moir]

Yes everything is colour coated to black, even the rear lights clusters think you can zoom in on pics

 

[Chromedome]

You mentioned that you changed the foot pack on your bars to suit the rails, can I ask what you changed them to?

 

[Scuba Moir]

You mentioned that you changed the foot pack on your bars to suit the rails, can I ask what you changed them to?

I had to search for this big time when I needed them, anyways check pic these then connect to your foot then you will need the plates to go into your Reimo track, if you got access to ss flat bar, measure and drill to suit this adaptor, with I think 6mm Allen bolts I moaned at the supplier as he didn't say anything why It was a seperate order. Should be a joint order.