BougeRV CIGS Flexible Solar Panel Initial Impressions-Better Than Monocrystalline?

[@johndrenning5453]

We own a Runaway Rouser with a roof rack. My initial concern with mounting this type of flexible panel directly to the roof under the roof rack would be that the rack is already obstructing the panel from the roof rack bars thus denigrating the optimal production from the panel even before adding other shade from trees or other obstacles into the equation. We are about to purchase BougeRV 200W 9BB panels to mount directly to the roof rack. This product probably has a market for folks with its portability but with a roof rack in place I'd prefer to install on top of the rack not under it.

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

I agree. I told them they should change up the dimensions so we could mount it sideways. Hopefully they do.

[@Nsane182]

Great video. Awesome review. I need to check that out. For sitting flat that's a pretty good output.

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

I wasn't sure if it was or not. It was charging that power station up pretty quickly.

[@rockesark9689]

Really informative video, thanks. The CIGS panel looked like it was doing pretty well for a soft panel. I would definitely use the controller with a LifePo4 battery to have that extra power on reserve for a rainy day (no clouds). Rather then buying an inverter to use with the battery, I just use the 12v to charge my power bank.

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

Interesting. I have SOOOO much to learn!

[@crxseth]

Looks like a really nice piece of equipment to have. Looks like you've got room on that camper for at least two of those panels.

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

Yeah but I have a roof top tent I want to put up there sometimes. I wish it was shorter so I could mount it across the front.

[@tukzhete5190]

Could u add like them magnet strips beside the adhesive on the inner part of the backside of the solar panels? Would stick on metal pretty good I. Would think

[@chadi7173]

Be careful, the solar rabbit hole is deep! I’ve been pretty happy with my Jackery 500, and our smaller one BUT I’d like to run enough batteries to run the AC in the Rangerunner if we ever had to sleep at a Cracker Barrel or something.

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

That's exactly what I'm thinking! Any idea how much battery would be needed?

[@rockesark9689]

@@grubbyssmokeshack I tested my AC on Low Cool and it was about 400 watts. So if you wanted to run the AC for say 6 hours, you'd need about 2400 watt hours. Then you might have a hard time charging back up with only 200 watts of solar. With 200 watts (if you could get that constantly) it would take 12 good hours of sun to charge that 2400 watts back up again.

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

@@rockesark9689 great information, thank you.

[@jppowers5619]

Craig, I have been following the Runaway owners community with great interest. Have not purchased as yet but getting serious about buying a 6x8 Range something., Would be interested your fitting out of your Runaway. Thanks, JP Boston.

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

We've had a lot of fun with ours already. We have no regrets.

[@rhondalyn100]

Informative...thanks!

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nsane182]

Definitely need to check this website out

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

Do it. They got a lot of cool stuff.

[@aycarambas]

Great content. Do you still own the Integra?

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

Thank you. I do not. Someone made me a strong offer on it so I sold it. I'm currently shopping for another car but haven't found anything yet.

[@TakeATripTogether]

Did you ever get it up to 200 watts with the panel? Our camper has a battery and is set up to plug in a solar panel but we don't have one, yet. So far, we have been staying at campgrounds with electricity but we do like the idea of getting off the beaten path a bit more in the months to come.

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

No but from my understanding no solar panel ever gets all the way up to max.

[@TakeATripTogether]

@@grubbyssmokeshack That's sad but also good to know as we're shopping. Thanks for the heads up.

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

@@TakeATripTogether from what others have said, these perform very well compared to regular panels.

[@TalonsRebellion]

There's no way for a solar panel to collect 100% of the sun as the sun isn't able to direct all of its rays evenly. The best you can get is around 80-90% on a completely sunny day with the panel directed to face the sun.

[@chadi7173]

Hey buddy, do you know about how tall the roof rack stands? I JUST ordered a RTT for my RangeRunner and the had an Oh... f. moment hoping it would fit in the garage.

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

Sorry for the delay. I'm measuring mine at 69.5 inches from the ground to the top of the roof rack.

[@chadi7173]

@@grubbyssmokeshack No worries. I think I’ll JUST fit. The RTT and awning are in my front room. Daniel from Runaway called last week and said it was ready to pickup! I’m going in 3 weeks.

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

@@chadi7173 congrats, that's exciting!

[@notme751]

so 200w Pannel makes under 100w?

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

Under some conditions.

[@JOESRQFLUSA]

NOT THE FIRST DISAPPOINTING BOUGERV RESULTS. 👎

[@grubbyssmokeshack]

I wouldn't say I'm disappointed. You do know there isn't a solar panel ever made that hits the max rating, right?