Trailer: 2016 Escape 19 Chevy 2012 Express 3500 Van
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Originally Posted by rubicon327
Very true. Not bashing the flexible panels but my research has lead me away from investing in them for a long term solution. Obviously they are working well for some but AM Solar has a good article here that has information that should be considered by anyone contemplating a permanent install… https://amsolar.com/rv-solar-news/fr...to-their-roof/
The AM Solar article makes sense to me. Obviously, it depends on location, usage and exposure length, trailer storage exposure, etc. but they are black & will get hot, hot, hot come a strong sun.
And AM has direct experience with this issue.
You need to remember you live in Calgary where the temps are much colder than in Phoenix or Tucson. The little bit you're down south in Mexico during the winter pales in comparison compared to my friends campers that sit in Phoenix and Tucson all year. The damage can be cumulative over time for their campers.
Enjoy,
Perry
“Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes” Jimmy Buffett
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Seems like flexible panel installs might also hurt AM Solar's business.
Yes, failing flexible panels would hurt their reputation so they don't install them. You can bet they would if they trusted them because they have customers asking about them all the time. They provide tech support for all their equipment including for their DIY customers so they are very discerning in what they to sell.
Kerwig, it happened on a desert highway? By chance was there cool wind in your hair? Warm smell of colitis rising up through the air?
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Kerwig, it happened on a desert highway? By chance was there cool wind in your hair? Warm smell of colitis rising up through the air?
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