My last 19 mod

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

As you probably remember from my 5.0TA, four 60W flexible panels fit very nicely out of the way on the top. They have worked great for 2 years now, and I would do them again in a heartbeat. Out of site and good performance are the key factors for me when doing them for myself.

I have to concur with Jim . I installed 3 60 watt flexible panels on our 19 for at least 1 1/2.years now and there is no complaints . Pat

[Ron in BC]

No disagreement at all that flexible panels are an alternative. But remember that this thread was about relocating an already existing panel.

Personally I'd rather have a mechanical connection and some air space between the panel and roof but we all have different preferences.

Ron

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

No disagreement at all that flexible panels are an alternative. But remember that this thread was about relocating an already existing panel.

Personally I'd rather have a mechanical connection and some air space between the panel and roof but we all have different preferences.

Ron

Hey Ron the best part on these flexible panels is the 1/4 in thick back fiberglass . For me especially one panel helped my roof ..... we have a fiberglass cooler on our home since 1993 . No matter how hot the temp is and you know with the shingles on the roof it gets hot up there , the fiberglass is cool to the touch no matter what . You installation on your 19 is a great installation too ! Pat

[Kent]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

As you probably remember from my 5.0TA, four 60W flexible panels fit very nicely out of the way on the top. They have worked great for 2 years now, and I would do them again in a heartbeat. Out of site and good performance are the key factors for me when doing them for myself.

Oh yes I remember! I'm just not yet fully convinced going with the flexible panels at this time! If I'm able to do what I think I can do. I will have 300 watts on a rack that I can remove and modify leaving me future options related to solar panel technology!

[Ron in BC]

And I have a very nice airfoil extrusion that will form the front edge of the rack for the new 21.

Ron

[Patandlinda]

I should correct those of us who did the flexible panels are really semi- flexible not the flexible panels . There is a big difference . Pat

[Kent]

Contacted Dave at ETI regarding solar panel placement on the 5.0TA and he sent me these pictures. Thought I would post in case anyone was interested. Interior shots are showing blocking for overhead cabinets.

Disclaimer/reminder these pictures are of 2019 5.0TA.

[jnfrombigt]

Perfect! Just what I have been looking for