Shasta Oasis 25RS - Solar Panel anyone?
Hi all: I recently bought a new to me Shasta Oasis 25RS, 2016 model year camper. It is NOT pre-wired for solar. I am planning to install a 100W kit that can be expanded upto 400W in future. This...
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westend wrote:
If you're shy about drilling holes for the mounting brackets, use VHB tape.
Interesting idea...so you are suggesting using VHB tape to fix the mounting brackets of the solar panel to the roof. I did not think about that, definitely worth exploring...anyone else on the forum try that?
westend wrote:
I'd steer clear of flexible panels. There is some risk in quality and electrical harvest is going to be less because of thermal characteristics.
I have not come across any research suggesting quality issues with flexible panels, but I did come across a comment from a user that with no space between the roof and that back of the panel, the heat buildup can reduce efficiency. is that what you mean?
thanks for the advice though, will keep in mind.
