Fixed or portable solar?
I want to add a 300 watt panel.66"x40", 40lbs. I can put it on the trailer roof or I can use it on a ground stand. Which is better?
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Depends on what type of panel you have. If you have crystalline, then the more direct the sunlight and angle the better, and it does not like clouds so much and shade even less.
I have a portable 100W panel I use, but also another permanent 100W on the roof. They are photovoltaic thin film, so much lighter and durable than glass, and better than a similarly rated crystalline module because it works well regardless the angle of the sun, but also better in heat, clouds, rain and will work in partial shade.
Anyway, I use portable to also charge my trolling motor batteries, or attach to the camper when I need more power... Either way, when/if I get my TT, they both will go on the roof...
I have a portable 100W panel I use, but also another permanent 100W on the roof. They are photovoltaic thin film, so much lighter and durable than glass, and better than a similarly rated crystalline module because it works well regardless the angle of the sun, but also better in heat, clouds, rain and will work in partial shade.
Anyway, I use portable to also charge my trolling motor batteries, or attach to the camper when I need more power... Either way, when/if I get my TT, they both will go on the roof...
