Flexible solar panels

[Tony De Rijk]

I want to glue flexible solar panels directly onto the Alpha Superflex roof of a new Camplite trailer as I want to avoid unnecessary penetrations. What adhesive should I use that is compatible with the TPO type roof as mounted on the Camplite ?

[gclewis]

Maybe EPDM bonding adhesives

[K Syrah Syrah]

This is a good question, and one that I have myself. Has anyone tried to add solar to your roof? How did you do it? What equipment would you recommend?
Thanks!

[DocktorJJ]

I am seeking and answer also to this. Also what flexible panels are you looking at? So far what I have found is need a EFTE film panel. NOT PET used on 1st generation panels. These are the coatings used on the surfaces. EFTE Yes!!  PET NO!!!!

2ndly I am looking for higher outputs that 100 amp. I would like 600-1000watts on the roof. 6-10 panels?
3rdly I want to go with newer higher tech battery bank - these are vent free and can be placed inside the trailer and have far superior discharge and charge properties.

Finally ANYONE with a Camp Lite 21RBS or 21BHS that have installed any kind of roof solar panels I would love to hear from you?

[Bluewaterbound]

What type of batteries are you looking at using?
Thanks

[DocktorJJ]

Not sure yet on the batteries - think like the ones used for the power tools but obliviously larger sizes - lithium ion? This is a work in progress will let everyone know on the other forum as I expect this one will die about June with Thor (SORE), getting rid of Camp Lites. 

[DocktorJJ]

I am looking at LenSun solar panels.  They have the 2nd generation EFTE coating on them.  First generation panels have PET coating on them and I have seen U tube videos showing delamination after just 1 year - but they cost less.  Conventional panels have up to a 25 yr warrantee.  Most flexible panels only a 2 year warrantee.
I would go conventional hard solar panels but hate the idea of at least 8 holes per panel in my roof.

5 - 100 watt flexible LenSun panels are selling for about $1,299.00 or $259.80 each panel; or about $2.60 per watt.

[Bluewaterbound]

I'm looking at Sunpower panels due to their efficiency +20% compared to most cells in the industry.

I was looking at putting 4*100w panels on but only need 3 of these along with 2*100ah agm 12v batteries.

http://spectrum.sunpower.com/sites/default/files/uploads/resources/sp_E_Flex_110W_ds_en_ltr_523809D.pdf

Simple google search shows they can be bought from many vendors from 179-299.

Amazon has multiple vendors that say Sunpower for about $179/panel, but not sure if those are true gen 2 Maxeon cells on copper or not, if so a great deal and I'll put 4 on for that price.