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Small "peel and stick" solar panels

profdant139
Explorer II
Explorer II
I don't know if this is for real or if this product will work on the roof of an RV -- but it is interesting:

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2012 Fun Finder X-139 "Boondock Style" (axle-flipped and extra insulation)
2013 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road (semi-beefy tires and components)
Our trips -- pix and text
About our trailer
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single list."
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LJAZ
Explorer
Explorer
Had a friend that used to work for a local company that makes flexible solar panels specifically for RVs. They use some sort of adhesive to mount them. No idea what they cost.
https://globalsolar.com/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/PoweFLEX_Mobile_Data_Sheet_1000608_C.pdf
2011 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab 4X4
2009 Funfinder 210 WBS
Prodigy P3

lane_hog
Explorer II
Explorer II
This would work fine on an asphalt or metal roof.

Can't say I'd try it on an RV with a membrane or fiberglass roof.
  • 2019 Grand Design 29TBS (had a Winnebago and 3x Jayco owner)
  • 2016 F-150 3.5L MaxTow (had Ram 2500 CTD, Dodge Durango)
  • 130W solar and 2005 Honda EU2000i twins that just won't quit

rexlion
Explorer
Explorer
I'm aware of some folks who have successfully mounted (and kept) a solar panel mounted to their fiberglass roof with VHB tape. I do wonder how that will fare after 5 or 10 years, though. And the heat issue, of course...
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Reisender
Nomad
Nomad
How are these different than the other flexible solar panels out there, for example go power.

deltabravo
Nomad
Nomad
2oldman wrote:
I get concerned about putting something directly on my roof that gets that hot.


Ditto.
All the information I've heard / read / seen says that the excess heat shortens the life of the panels.
2009 Silverado 3500HD Dually, D/A, CCLB 4x4 (bought new 8/30/09)
2018 Arctic Fox 992 with an Onan 2500i "quiet" model generator

profdant139
Explorer II
Explorer II
Good point. We will see if the manufacturer recommends these for RVs or not.
2012 Fun Finder X-139 "Boondock Style" (axle-flipped and extra insulation)
2013 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road (semi-beefy tires and components)
Our trips -- pix and text
About our trailer
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single list."

2oldman
Explorer
Explorer
I get concerned about putting something directly on my roof that gets that hot.
"If I'm wearing long pants, I'm too far north" - 2oldman

profdant139
Explorer II
Explorer II
Here's a short video -- very nice, but not much detailed info:

Video
2012 Fun Finder X-139 "Boondock Style" (axle-flipped and extra insulation)
2013 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road (semi-beefy tires and components)
Our trips -- pix and text
About our trailer
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single list."