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Subject Topic: Flexible solar panel Post Reply Post New Topic
28/2/2015 at 11:29am
 Location: northwest
 Outfit: Elldis Avante 540
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anyone fitted a flexible solar panel to their caravan or motorhome ? Thinking of getting one , and don't know whether to go for rigid or flexible.           

          Thanks Ronnie

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28/2/2015 at 1:10pm
 Location: North Yorkshire
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Before buying, check that the roof of your caravan can support the weight of a solar panel as some won't.
Also, a flat panel is less efficient than one that is angled, so it may be worth looking at a portable, folding solar panel.
Solar panels used in this country are not very efficient due to our unreliable sunny weather so make sure you find a panel that will meet your output needs.
I have a 13w folding portable panel that is sufficient to keep my battery topped up over the summer months but I only have 2 small LED lights that run off my 12v battery.

Just some things to consider before you part with your money.

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28/2/2015 at 6:58pm
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Thanks thinking of a flexible panel because they only weigh about 2.5kg. And 100w panel to keep on top of 12v lighting , water pump, tv etc.

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