flexible solar panel mounting advice

This is my post from early 2019

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/electrical/p66799-200-watt-flexible-solar.html

I'm really happy with how well its been holding up. I've been up and down the coast of California with out any issues.

The only issue I have with it is making sure you park in the correct orientation to get the most power derived to your batteries. In the summer that
means dealing with some hot days inside.
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Angel Rodriguez
San Jose, CA
1978 23' Birchhaven
 
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Glad to hear it's still working well! I really like the idea the guy had of adding the layer of corrugated plastic sheets underneath- minimizing hot
spots/temp, and the eternabond. The flex panels are only good for 5 years or so anyway.

And I totally understand the drawback of where you park/setup. I will continue to carry one (or two?) of my rigid panels to hook up if i get to park
in the shade.
Also, I think i'll mount one up in front of the front roof fan, and the second on the top storage box to give my self a small amount of variability.

Can't wait for someone to create a solar cell awning!

thank you for the feedback folks! I do love being self contained- it's been the primary direction of my modifications.

Cheers
kelly
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1978 Kingsley
Putney VT
 
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Several of the solar setups that I have seen involve a sandwich board
design with long cords that can be placed on the ground in the sun while
the coach is parked in the shade. Makes sense to me, rather than having to
orient the coach to take full advantage. But, one size does not fit
everyone.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon

On Thu, May 7, 2020, 9:42 AM kelly stockwell via Gmclist <

> Glad to hear it's still working well! I really like the idea the guy had
> of adding the layer of corrugated plastic sheets underneath- minimizing hot
> spots/temp, and the eternabond. The flex panels are only good for 5 years
> or so anyway.
>
> And I totally understand the drawback of where you park/setup. I will
> continue to carry one (or two?) of my rigid panels to hook up if i get to
> park
> in the shade.
> Also, I think i'll mount one up in front of the front roof fan, and the
> second on the top storage box to give my self a small amount of variability.
>
> Can't wait for someone to create a solar cell awning!
>
> thank you for the feedback folks! I do love being self contained- it's
> been the primary direction of my modifications.
>
> Cheers
> kelly
> --
> 1978 Kingsley
> Putney VT
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I do that now and have for years, setup panels wherever it makes sense to. I will continue to have that option if needed (still carry 100 w panels i
can put anywhere)- at the same time I'd love to have two permanently up there for no brainer opportunities.

the both principal!

> Several of the solar setups that I have seen involve a sandwich board
> design with long cords that can be placed on the ground in the sun while
> the coach is parked in the shade. Makes sense to me, rather than having to
> orient the coach to take full advantage. But, one size does not fit
> everyone.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Oregon
>
> On Thu, May 7, 2020, 9:42 AM kelly stockwell via Gmclist <

>
> > Glad to hear it's still working well! I really like the idea the guy had
> > of adding the layer of corrugated plastic sheets underneath- minimizing hot
> > spots/temp, and the eternabond. The flex panels are only good for 5 years
> > or so anyway.
> >
> > And I totally understand the drawback of where you park/setup. I will
> > continue to carry one (or two?) of my rigid panels to hook up if i get to
> > park
> > in the shade.
> > Also, I think i'll mount one up in front of the front roof fan, and the
> > second on the top storage box to give my self a small amount of variability.
> >
> > Can't wait for someone to create a solar cell awning!
> >
> > thank you for the feedback folks! I do love being self contained- it's
> > been the primary direction of my modifications.
> >
> > Cheers
> > kelly
> > --
> > 1978 Kingsley
> > Putney VT
> >
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1978 Kingsley
Putney VT