We Tried 1000 Watts of Flexible Solar on our RV

In this video, we share our comprehensive review of flexible solar panels installed on our RV after six months of use. Discover the benefits and challenges we've encountered with our BougeRV Arch solar panels, specifically designed for RVers looking to maximize their energy independence while on the road. We discuss performance, installation tips, and valuable lessons learned during our journey. Whether you're considering an upgrade to your RV solar system or are curious about flexible solar technology, this review will provide you with insightful information to help you make an informed decision. Join us as we explore the world of RV solar and share our experiences!
Panels we used: www.bougerv.com/products/fiberglass-100-watt-solar-panel?srsltid=AfmBOopJI7Kya-OrdxZpZblI9kwEWxAMYau7r2ODGDDvEOgRNaGaXElK
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0:00 Our install
3:27 Performance
5:19 Our issues
8:41 More issues
10:12 Key takeaways
Gab & Bren
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[@gonagain]

One thing that may be causing you problems is that solar panels work better when they are cooler and mounting them with an air gap underneath helps in that respect. Maybe this is also causing the hot spots.

[@gabandbren]

Thanks for the tip. I do know that an air gap helps, we were initially just looking for an easier install. Learned our lesson for next time, though!

[@riariaria]

The trick to removing something that’s attached with VHB tape is heavy duty fishing line. Cut a length of line about a two feet longer than the width of the panel. Tie each end to a screwdriver (or something similar), tuck the edge of the line under the top part of the panel and then start to pull while “sawing” it back and forth. This releases the tape from the surface it’s stuck to. We also use flexible panels on our trailer. Like you we mounted them with VHB tape on the edges but based on another KZbinr’s suggestion we added multiple squares of outdoor Velcro in the middle of each panel to create an airspace to prevent the heat build up. They’ve gone through two summers and so far no hot spots and no loss of performance.

[@gabandbren]

That’s awesome, thanks so much for the tips! Curious if removing with fishing line will leave a lot of adhesive residue left over on the roof, not sure if you have done this yourself?

[@riariaria]

@@gabandbren It does leave a little behind but you can remove that with an adhesive remover like Goo Gone or something similar.

[@riariaria]

@@gabandbren Yes we have removed one of our panels with this method to reposition it. Another thing I’d like to add is that in addition to, or in place of the VHB tape, you can also tape down the solar panels with Eterna Bond tape. This will not only secure the panels but it will help seal off any water from getting underneath. We originally just used VHB but added the Eterna Bond when we noticed this starting to happen. We also used strips of Eterna Bond tape to secure the solar panel’s wires to the roof. Eterna Bond is easier to pull up but it will also leave behind residue that will need to be cleaned with an adhesive remover. The adhesive removers are oily so you will need to clean up the oil residue before you prep the area with the 90% rubbing alcohol.

[@gabandbren]

@@riariaria Appreciate the advice, thanks!!

[@thomasf.9717]

@@gabandbren A great and relatively cheap adhesive remover is a spray can of brake cleaner.

[@kriskeilman2087]

I have flexible solar panels on the cap of my pickup truck. I used heavy duty velcro and it works perfectly. I have driven over 30,000 miles with these panels on my truck cap. Heavy duty, outdoor velcro works.

[@gabandbren]

That sounds awesome! How does the velcro adhere to the truck/panel? I'm guessing that is adhesive?

[@jonathanmardukas5940]

Since the price is so decent on the panels themselves, perhaps a good idea for you guys might be to get the CIGS compact with the pre-drilled holes and attach mid clamps to them and put them on short sections of rail? I know adding holes to the roof is so cringe, but its easy to seal. Just a thought to keep the air flowing

[@gabandbren]

CIGS take the durability win, no doubt! Just hard to justify because they cost twice as much and take up about 25% larger surface area. I think if we were to get something else we'd probably go with rigid panels. There's just pros and cons to everything 🤔

[@camrodger8638]

The efficiency of a panel will drop as temps rise beyond certain limits. The benefit of rigid panels is that when mounted the area under the panel will allow for air flow, allowing cooling of the panel. I would suggest over time that you consider panels for efficiency and less ongoing issues. Thanks for a great video.

[@gabandbren]

Yeah, definitely would consider rigid panels if we do it again at some point. And even better with some sort of rail system so we can easily remove without affecting the roof itself. These panels have been great for what they are, though!

[@freetoroam7769]

I feel your pain, as I have a 100W Renogy panel in for warranty review right now. I installed two Renogies last spring after reading great reviews on them, and after just three weekends of camping, one developed a large burn spot. After removing the panel, I saw that even the backside had a brown area from the heat generated, and the corrugated polycarbonate panel I had under it for ventilation had a large hole melted in it. Glad my roof is fiberglass, so it resisted the heat. I camp in Washington State forests, which get very dry in the summer. If my camper had caught fire, it could have spread over many acres, also affecting other RVers in the campgrounds. I think there needs to be more safeguards built into flexible panels. Regarding losing one of your panels on the highway, like you, I used VHB tape, but attached about every 8" along the perimeter, plus used EternaBond tape along the leading edges of the panels to keep wind from getting under them. It was sure a pain pulling that damaged one off though!

[@gabandbren]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Does sound similar, I think those Renogy panels were my top choice before I saw these BougeRV ones, but sounds like they might be similar to ours

[@joshm3342]

If true polycarbonate got hot enough to melt a hole, that is SCARY.

[@freetoroam7769]

@@joshm3342 It was a thin-wall corrugated polycarbonate panel that comes in 4'x8' pieces at large home improvement centers, so could be that the thinness of the material made it melt easier. They have hollow cores for air circulation. The good news is that just today, Renogy has agreed to replace the panel. But yes, it got hot. I think If I had a traditional rubber roof over plywood, and did not use the polycarbonate spacer, there could have been a fire.

[@QUADBOYification]

Great review, i guess you all noticed EcoFlow has a new Alternator charge module capable of charging at 800 Watts while the RV engine powers on. So always power at hand after a 2 hours drive. Solar power makes itself useful with enough sunlight available.

[@gabandbren]

Yeah it looks cool! Only downside with using that with our unit (Ecoflow Delta Pro) is we'd have to unplug our solar connection in order to charge from the alternator. The newer ones have multiple ports, though

[@jerryc1963]

cool tip they make a vhb 3M™Tape Primer 94. The primer works amazing! huge difference especially if you what to use it on aluminum. used it a lot on my trailer build huge difference.

[@gabandbren]

Thanks for the tip!

[@roberts.1400]

Good information ... Very, very helpful 👊🏻 A big thumps and an a new subscriber for your efforts 👍🏼

[@gabandbren]

Glad we could help, thank you!!

[@lyfandeth]

3Ms commercial grade of Velcro may also be a good way to secure the panels. It is WAY stronger than regular Velcro, designed for heat and exposure.

[@gabandbren]

Good to know, thanks!

[@philc.9280]

I've been a DIY solar panel installer for years in home and RV projects. I used to install the earlier generation flexible panels that were terrible as they would delaminate in the hot weather and the output was never as good as an equivalent rigid glass panel. I'm sure the newer ones are better however the price for rigid glass panels have dropped to or possible lower than flexible ones. You can use no drill fiberglass mounts with VHB and Eterna bond tape. They should last over 20 years which is probably longer than you'll have the rig, and the output is always good. Plus, if you want the extra work, you can install an angle mounting system to raise the panels to give up to 30% more output during the winter months. Just FYI. I just saw 100-watt glass panels for $56- and 200-watt panels for $129 on eBay.

[@gabandbren]

Thanks for the context! We looked at some other factors like size and weight which turned us off to residential panels, but might consider for our next install!

[@philc.9280]

@@gabandbren 100 watt glass panels are less than 10 lbs. and 200-watt ones are 20 lbs. Will easily fit on your RV

[@jordanhanson316]

Just go half cell home solar panels, they’re usually rated for hail. I got 1200watts for $300 on my Fiat ducato, the panels are just 1 year old. Mounted on aluminium strut that’s made for solar panels, makes for a super easy install.

[@gabandbren]

Exactly what we’re looking at for our next install 😄

[@larrylp2192]

Did you consider BougeRV CIGS panels?. They cost a lot more, but are very reliable. I have four 200W CIGS panels on the ground in my garden, eight 100W CIGS panels on my garage roof and also some 100W ARCH panels mounted to my deck railing. They all perform well and I have had no failures on any of them, but then I'm not driving down the road. The 200W panels are 2 years old and to 100W CIGS are a year old. I have checked them all periodically for hot spots with no issues. The CIGS panels are much better in shade, BTW.

[@tech4nation121]

Absolutely true I've been using cigs since a year and laying them flat next to my RV and I've never had a single issue. Those are definitely money well spent!

[@gabandbren]

We did consider these! We actually started off by buying one 200W CIGS panel to see how it performed, but when we decided we wanted to get a bigger system we realized we needed something more compact and affordable for it to make sense. We then returned the CIGS Yuma and ordered the Arch panels - in our opinion the shade tolerance difference between the two isn't very noticeable. Knew that the CIGS are going to be more durable, however we were willing to make the gamble on an unproven new product because of the other benefits

[@larrylp2192]

@@gabandbren Since I have both the 100W Yuma and Arch panels, I can say that the shade performance is quite a bit better with Yuma... like 25w vs. 75w with dappled shade and even bigger difference with a section totally blocked out (like from the AC or vent on your RV roof). The 100w Yumas are a bit larger, though, so don't know if you could have the same config. Probably would have saved a lot of time with BougeRV support though;-) I am totally sold on flex panels, though.

[@gabandbren]

@@larrylp2192 Thanks for the context. I've seen tests done on youtube with similar shade results, however only with one panel in isolation. Not sure how that might change when connecting 10 of them together. We also were able to place far enough away from our AC to not have any shading from it though.

[@pchris6662]

My RV came with a single almost useless 100w panel and I’m upgrading it. Going with an arch 200 and a cigs 200. Just to help charge both my wet house batteries and my LiFe batts while going down the road. For the most part, I want my panels to be foldaways so I can lay them out in the sun since I often park in the shade anyway so it seems rather silly to roof mount a large array. Glad to see your video though. It’s helpful! I’m going to mount my panels with serviceability in mind using channel and the panel mounting holes thanks to your experience.

[@gabandbren]

Interesting setup, are you going to have two different charge controllers then?

[@pchris6662]

@@gabandbren yep.

[@DennisMathias]

Just a possible hint on panel removal and vhp tape, consider heating them and then pulling a steel wire down the backside. This will separate the two layers. Try that and let me know how that works. Also, what panels DID you go with. I like the idea of the flexibles becuse the wind loading is nil and they conform and protect your roof.

[@gabandbren]

These are called BougeRV arch panels, 100W. There is a link to them in the description. And thanks for the removal tip!

[@John-eq8cu]

You somehow got hoodwinked into believing that flexible solar panels are as good as rigid panels. I came here because I thought maybe these flexible panels are somehow better these days. Thank you for helping us to understand

[@gabandbren]

Glad to help share our experience! I think flexible has gotten a lot better but yeah still not as durable as rigid. UNLESS talking about CIGS panels - but those aren’t cheap!

[@cliffhampton2914]

I was thinking about 4 400 panel folf up job and carry them in the car. When I stop pull them over the van for shade and power. Plus one of those3800 ecoflow and that should be the end of my power struggles.

[@gabandbren]

That would be awesome! I’ve seen someone do this with a tesla and power themselves from coast to coast (I think they had like 30 portable panels or something 😅)

[@InTheDirtAgain]

I found some used residential rigid panels (36v/230w) in my area for $75 each. They are huge, but my travel trailer has enough room for a couple of them. Bolted rails to the roof crossmembers, used dicor on everything, then bolted the panels to the rails. There is about an inch space underneath each panel so that they remain cool. No issues after install 1.5yrs later.

[@gabandbren]

Love this! How did you find the roof crossmembers to bolt into?

[@InTheDirtAgain]

@@gabandbren I could see their outline under the rubber roof. Didn't have to drill all the way through the roof, either. Used self-tapping screws that were less than the thickness of the advertised roof structure according to my manufacturer. Did something similar on my tent trailer as I really hate drilling into the roof. It had metal roof supports that were bolted to the side of the top, not the top itself. So I fab'd up a frame that attached to the factory bolt locations on the side of the roof. Then, my hard panels were attached to the frame with HD zipties (rated at 200lbs ea). Those panels are completely suspended ABOVE the roof and don't even touch it.

[@gabandbren]

Appreciate it, thanks!!

[@mythicalnomadadventure969]

Question: How many days is your RV on the road traveling per month ? / Year ? That panel isn't fastened to the roof in your video ? A 25mph breeze would blow them right off ?

[@gabandbren]

Great question! So we travel full time but we stay at places a week at a time and tend to drive on weekends. So likely driving 5-6 days out of each month. That one panel you saw that wasn't fastened is our deployable panel as the previous one that was there flew off while driving 60 MPH on the highway, but it was the only panel we used less VHB tape on. We've driven over 7,000 miles at this point and the rest of the panels are still on there just fine! Sorry if this was confusing we tried to do our best to explain it in the video 🤓

[@mythicalnomadadventure969]

@@gabandbren Thanks friends. Be back for the 12 months review 🙂

[@ChrisSgaraglino]

As mentioned before parallel panels really need to be even numbers. If you have a 5 panel array and a 4 panel array, and series the two arrays (as you mentioned) you don’t have 900W the 4 will clip the 5 giving you a max of 800W to work with. If everything is in series, that’s different.

[@gabandbren]

Thanks for the info! We just can’t put all 9 in a series because of the 150V limit of our charge controller. When we connect our extra “deployable” we’re getting the full 1000W though!

[@philbrooke-little7082]

Well that validates my advice not to use flexible panels if you can avoid it. Rigid are every bit as good on their indirect sunlight behaviour. The hotspots are a particular issue with series parallel arrays and are known to lead to fires. Hotspots will be much more likely on flexible panels due to the much greater chances of internal cracking causing current to be channeled though a small area. While rigid may be more of a pain to mount everything from there on is easier and you are less likely to have to do any remedial work so the time saving of the flex is is likely more than made up for with the reliability and longevity of rigid. I have seen too many flexies less than 5 years old having died.

[@gabandbren]

Yeah we've been learning that the hard way. Will definitely be leaning more towards rigid in a future install. Thanks for the comment!

[@Ms.Frankenbuilder]

Very informative video. New sub.

[@gabandbren]

Appreciate it, thanks! 🙌

[@d.nicely]

I had same concern during change out I simply paste new panel to old panel job over about trying to remove VHB tape…I have better things to do.

[@gabandbren]

Oh wow, quite the idea. Haven't seen that done before! 😅

[@CCC-w6g]

Do you have any concerns for hail damage or something like it with these panels? I have a flexible panel that came with my Pecron e1500LFP and hadn't considered mounting it until I saw your video!

[@gabandbren]

We’ve been through hail a few times - I wouldn’t say anything severe but no signs of impact or anything! These ones we bought from BougeRV are specifically made to be mounted, they are like an alternative to rigid residential-type panels. Is the one you have from Pecron labeled as “portable” or “foldable”? Those ones aren’t typically meant to be mounted, but rather set up temporarily

[@peTeMelster]

Did BougeRV replace the 2 hotspot panels + the 1 no output panel?

[@gabandbren]

Yes they did end up replacing after some back and forth with customer service. They just asked to send a video of the output and take a picture of the back of the panels with the serial numbers, and they sent out new ones for no charge!

[@peTeMelster]

@@gabandbren the hot spots are scary. Even though they didn't affect performance, I wouldn't want burned holes.

[@gabandbren]

@@peTeMelster Agreed for sure, which is why we have mixed feelings about these panels - we plan to replace them once getting back to our home base in Florida, and are just keeping a close eye on them as we're on the road. The spots haven't gotten any worse visually since we first noticed them a few months ago 🤞

[@TheCunneen]

One important thing you didn't mention was how many watts 1000w of theses panels actually produced in real use

[@gabandbren]

Consistently peaking at 800-900W in sunny conditions!

[@johnnylightning1491]

Something I've been thinking about is using that plastic cardboard to give a little air under the panels so they don't get so hot. I think I've seen this done on youtube but I'm not sure. If I realize that water will get in the plastic but that should just help the cooling. I will orient the "tubes" front to back on the RV so when I'm going down the road there's some air forced into the tubes. Has anyone see this done? If so what were the results? Thanks for the video it answers some questions I have.

[@gabandbren]

Check out RV with Tito, I know he's done an install similar to this. I'm sure there are others as well!

[@PhenomenalWorld]

Great info. What was the most watts you were getting out of all ten 100w panels?

[@gabandbren]

A bit of an outlier but in perfect conditions: ~60 degrees w/ sun just coming out of a cloud (meaning the panels are cooler) we got 965W. That was just a couple of weeks ago even with our hotspot panels. More realistic daily peak when it's sunny is anywhere between 800-900W though

[@PhenomenalWorld]

@@gabandbren Wow, all that's darn good for flat-lying panels (averaging 80 to 90 a 100w panel)!

[@gabandbren]

Yeah I was very impressed with output for sure! These are our first panels so don’t have a comparison, but have heard much lower from others. We’ll see how long that lasts 🤞

[@PhenomenalWorld]

@@gabandbren Btw, I have a couple 100w cheapos atop my van right now (that I'll likely replace with these Bouge). They don't go powerless with a little shade - I think that's a bit of a myth. Anyhow, thanks for the good info.

[@gabandbren]

@@PhenomenalWorld You bet! Let us know how it goes :)

[@DonaldRogersBaldEagle]

Maybe the Lightleaf solar panels would be a good option for you.

[@gabandbren]

Those look sweet! But $750 for 110W panel is toughh to justify 🙃

[@DaveSquibbSr]

There is no such thing as a flexible solar panel that will not fail I have stuck with glass all my life now and will continue also quite honestly glass panels are getting small and very light but don't have the failure rate of the flexible panels

[@gabandbren]

Yeah both rigid and flexible seem like they’re getting better! The weight is still the biggest thing dividing the two, aside from durability

[@ericskarl5855]

Do you have a dc to dc charger (alternator charger)? I have a 40 Amp one for my Ford Transit. Very happy with it. Li Time also has a 60 amp version. I was concerened the 60 would put to much stress on my alternator.

[@gabandbren]

No we don’t have one, since we only drive once a week or so. If we did, I do like the “smart” chargers where you can set a minimum voltage for your battery, and it’ll only charge with the excess power from your alternator. This feature is specifically to avoid “overloading” your alternator. I know Ecoflow makes one but have seen others

[@arbusco]

A little acetone will take that tape right off

[@gabandbren]

Acetone - okay good to know. Thanks!

[@Patty-qh3lm]

Hot spots and scare me. I'm starting to question my planed install. I was going to install the BougeRV flex like those to save on weight because my limt loaded is getting close to max. I weight it at the local gravel pit.

[@gabandbren]

BougeRV CIGS panels are much more resilient from what I've heard. They definitely cost more but might be worth checking out with your concern!

[@PazLeBon]

not sure why used foldables at all tbh for a flat roof, especially when they will get hot quick like that, the eco flows also seem to limit to 8 amps unless go over 32 volts?

[@gabandbren]

These are flexible panels not foldables! We are running at 80 volts and can take up to 15 amps

[@PazLeBon]

@@gabandbren dohh, my bad ;) thanks

[@gabandbren]

@@PazLeBon no worries!!

[@kchortu]

they sell vhb tape at home depot

[@gabandbren]

Interesting, I haven't seen it there! I'll have to keep an eye out

[@dariomenanteau99]

How did you connect your EcoFlow generator into your electrical distribution box?

[@gabandbren]

We got rid of our onboard Onan generator and hardwired it in to that connection, which was already wired to a transfer switch. Will make a video about this setup as well! 😄

[@dariomenanteau99]

Thanks! I just had my Onan4000 overhauled for 500hr service so I’ll keep it for now. I plan to supplement power by adding an EcoFlow Kit but researching how to integrate to the rig via …? Simplest way would be to run a 30amp shore power cord from device to exterior existing Rv input but looks messy and is a manual process vs plug and switch. I hope to be at balloon fiesta too!

[@mcbretprivatecitizen3322]

I noticed that you said you initially installed 5 panels. Did you connect 4 of them in a series parallel configuration and run to the Ecoflow then, run the fifth one to the other Ecoflow input? I ask because panels are to be connected in pairs!

[@gabandbren]

Good question! Panels don’t have to be necessarily connected in pairs, they can be wired together using series or parallel connection. We had five panels connected in series (add the voltages together) and then got another set of five, connecting them together in parallel (add amps together). This was the best setup for us to stay within the volt and amp limits of our charge controller. Our configuration is called 5S2P if you’re curious on how the wiring works!

[@mcbretprivatecitizen3322]

Thanks. Yes, I understand Series-parallel connections. I thought you might be connecting 4 in a parallel or series-parallel combination and then, putting the fifth panel in series with this combination. Would be a big mismatch and may cause you issues. Thanks for clarifying. I have a much smaller trailer (TAB 320 teardrop) and am now planning (based in your review) of putting two, two hundred watt arch panels on our rig. Thanks and safe travels!

[@rvnut1133]

Check KZbin for a couple of videos where the flexible panels caught fire, and in one case the panel was already burning the RV roof which required a repair to the roof.

[@gabandbren]

Yeah have seen some videos of panels catching fire - it’s usually because of microfractures in the cells themselves, which is why we bought these more “durable” ones coated with fiberglass, although still not nearly as durable as rigid I would imagine. Will keep an eye on them for sure - also have a temperature gun to ensure they’re not getting hotter than the manufacturers specs

[@thomasgriffin4714]

Why didn't you want to weigh your RV?

[@gabandbren]

Good question! We live in Key West FL so there are no nearby weigh stations for us when we were getting ready to leave for the road. I suppose it’s something we could do on the road but it’s never a priority and typically costs $20 so never top of mind 🤷‍♀️ but your comment is definitely making me realize how lazy we sound as I type this out 💀😂

[@gregtaylor5568]

I just stumbled upon this, are you done with FIRE?

[@gabandbren]

Still goin strong, just haven't posted about it in a while ha! Slow and steady grind 😎

[@lifequest7453]

When Wil Prowse tested the flex panels, the problem was not the bending, they seemed to take that ok. when his panels failed, he took them apart and found that the inner connections were more or less a foil and that foil failed. When the foil that connected the parts together failed, the panel stopped working. Wil does not recommend flex panels at all.

[@gabandbren]

Interesting. Have seen some of his videos but not this one - I thought he gave up on flexible a long time ago, hadn’t seen him test any new products in the last couple years

[@MrButuz]

The flexible panels are just such bad value when you see what you cen get 300-400w residential panels for now. 3 x big panels fixed down properly will perform much better for less $$ and last 25 years. I understand the lure of flexible with the easier fitting and easier placement. I guess it depends how much $$ you have.

[@gabandbren]

Yeah we've had ups and downs with our experience for sure! Flexible were a great way to get started since there were a lot of unknowns at the time - was nice to have a simpler install. But I think we'd probably go with larger rigid panels in the future though

[@KA9DSL]

It's called wattage , not watts. What your saying is in past tense.

[@gabandbren]

Eh maybe we said it wrong 🤷 Just tried to look up an explanation and still don't totally understand haha, but it doesn't seem like a matter of past tense or not. It seems like watt is a unit used for a specific amount (1000 watts), and wattage is a description when you don't have a specific number (we increased our wattage)

[@SirHackaL0t.]

Ah, the ‘truth’ video. Yeah, got it.

[@gabandbren]

We did the best to share our honest experience up to this point, is there anything else you think we should have included?

[@SirHackaL0t.]

@@gabandbren Your experience isn’t necessarily the ‘truth’, just what you saw.

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

OK, so you spent a fortune on batteries and panels, or this stuff was gifted for this infomercial.

[@gabandbren]

Depends on what you call a fortune, I suppose. We spent about $2600 total on our battery ($1600) and panels ($1000), broken into several purchases. Not cheap for sure, but has allowed us to boondock with essentially no maintenance for the past 5 months, which we estimate we would've paid about $4k in campground fees in that time to stay in similar places. So the payoff period has been pretty quick! Of course you can get a generator for less, but requires continually buying more fuel and ongoing maintenance, which didn't sound appealing to us. We plan on making a more in depth video of our system, so stay tuned! Definitely were initially interested in this setup for a sustainable alternative, willing to eat whatever the costs, but have been pleasantly surprised at how much financial sense it has made 😄

[@drinkinslim]

Why do people always say, "If you're new the channel, we're xyz". If you we're NOT new to the channel, you're STILL xyz. Just say, "Hi, we're Gab and Bren." Keep it simple. :)

[@gabandbren]

Ha thanks for the advice!

[@april7_]

Cheap chinese shit is not the best way anyway!

[@gabandbren]

We just looked for the best product for our use case. If you have any specific recommendations would love to hear!

[@april7_]

@@gabandbren Yes, how about proper household panels with 25 years warranty? Those thin ones are just no good anyway! Put mine 15 years ago to my roof and they are good as new still!

[@gabandbren]

These actually come with a 25 year warranty, that’s why we were willing to give them a try! But I hear ya, residential panels I’m sure will last longer

[@s.mendez7160]

@@gabandbren Residential panels are heavy...