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Old 03-21-2020, 11:58 AM   #1
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We have recently purchased a 2005 Escape 17' Plan B trailer and would like to put on a solar panel. Have heard about 'flexible' panels. Anyone have experience or suggestions?

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Old 03-21-2020, 12:52 PM   #2
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Yes this has been done and I am sure someone with the links quick at hand will post them shortly.
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Old 03-21-2020, 01:29 PM   #3
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I believe Jim B. installed several on his 5.0 roof...another option is going th the factory in Chilliwack and getting a factory install package with dual 6 volts on rear if there is room.
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Old 03-21-2020, 03:11 PM   #4
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We have recently purchased a 2005 Escape 17' Plan B trailer and would like to put on a solar panel. Have heard about 'flexible' panels. Anyone have experience or suggestions?

Thanks Brent
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Old 03-22-2020, 01:47 AM   #5
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I'll be putting flexible panels on my roof. Maybe one or 2 to keep the battery topped up. I usually camp in the shade. I have 4 - 40 watt portables from Canadian Tire.

Why do I prefer the flexible panels? A thief can't see them from the ground, their more aerodynamic, their mounted without adding holes.
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My solar panel is portable, not permanently mounted...I mostly put it on the ground or on my cargo rack in back. It's 100 Watt Lensun folding "suitcase"; I chose it because it is very light...I think @ 11 lbs. I do tuck it in the car every night but it's not a huge inconvenience. I've had it 2 years.
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I'll be putting flexible panels on my roof. Maybe one or 2 to keep the battery topped up. I usually camp in the shade. I have 4 - 40 watt portables from Canadian Tire.

Why do I prefer the flexible panels? A thief can't see them from the ground, their more aerodynamic, their mounted without adding holes.
Funny you should say that! I have been asked several times if I was thinking of installing solar panels when I have four of them already installed.

You really can't see them from the ground.
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