Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1207
No doubt a silly question regarding Solar.
Hey all, so I’m looking to add Solar panels to the D3 for keeping the 2nd battery topped up while camping. Based on discussions I’m Looking for a 100w minimum Monocrystalline panel however, what’s the difference between the rigid “panels” and the flexible panels? Both types state the same wattage etc but the flexible ones are half the price.
Are there performance differences? Are the flexible ones not up to the job?
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2nd Sep 2022 4:23 pm
Harry365
Member Since: 25 Aug 2018
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 373
Flexible ones are much more convenient but they will under perform Vs rigid due to heat. Solar panels needs to stay cool. Rigid ones have the benefit of airflow beneath them. Performance and lifespan will be affected.
That being said, people get on with Flexi ones plenty enough. If they are literally half the price, I would just take the hit on performance and lifespan for subjectively far better cosmetic appeal. Maybe buy 2. Expect about 60 watt peak into battery from a 100w panel.
2nd Sep 2022 6:47 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
question regarding Solar.
I raised a similar thread a couple of months back (but without the technical bits).
Don’t know if you’ll find anything of use here:
https://www.disco4.com/forum/solar-panel-d4-roof-201270.htmlI was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
2nd Sep 2022 7:17 pm
loanrangie
Member Since: 18 Jun 2017
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 600
I use a 125w solar blanket that i plug into an anderson plug on my rear bar, i only need it if i'm sitting for more than a few days.
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