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**rickst29** · 02-07-2022, 07:19 PM

But my flex panels have worked pretty well. It may have been a matter of "dumb luck", or the fact that I've wired them in Series. Being mounted with VHB tape, they al;so have pretty good contract with the TM roof for heat dissipation.

I previously had 2x100w glass panels, and switched to flex in order to add more power while reducing weight. Since they're on the front shell, which stays fully exposed when closing the TM, they've been exposed to wind and rain during travel (as well as in-camp). Although I don't have them, I also suspect that "shingled" flex panels are pretty durable.

02-07-2022, 07:19 PM	#26
rickst29 yes, they hunt lions. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,324	hard shelled panels are more durable. But my flex panels have worked pretty well. It may have been a matter of "dumb luck", or the fact that I've wired them in Series. Being mounted with VHB tape, they al;so have pretty good contract with the TM roof for heat dissipation. I previously had 2x100w glass panels, and switched to flex in order to add more power while reducing weight. Since they're on the front shell, which stays fully exposed when closing the TM, they've been exposed to wind and rain during travel (as well as in-camp). Although I don't have them, I also suspect that "shingled" flex panels are pretty durable. __________________ TM='06 2619 w/5K axle, 15" Maxxis "E" tires. Plumbing protector. 630 watts solar. 450AH LiFePO4 batteries, 3500 watt inverter. CR-1110 E-F/S fridge (compressor). TV = 2007 4runner sport, with a 36 volt "power boost".