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BFL13
Oct 20, 2014Explorer II
jrnymn7 wrote:
Snowman wrote:
"Now I'm going to add roof panels as the next step. But since I like shade, I expect to have to supplement with the portables when we camp in the summer. "
Moreover, the portables are far better for sun tracking during fall, winter and spring, as well. And, frankly, who wants to have to clean snow off the roof for power? It seems to me portables have more pros than cons, while roof mounting has many limitations.
In the end, if I ever get tired of having superior tracking ability, and therefore increased efficiency, I can always roof mount them. :)
I made a tray for my 130w panel that I could leave on the roof (connected down through the fridge vent)
I could leave it as shown for travelling, leave it flat or propped up on the roof while stopped and nobody could steal it, or take it down and set it up on the ground just propped up or in a contraption for manual tracking. Max flex.

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