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The 50% reduction is a lot, hardly makes it worthwhile. Those flex panels aren't cheap.
Ive thought about a 20-25W framed panel on the dash but now maybe not.
Theres just no good secure alternative if you don't want a roof mount it seems.
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The sunpower bendable panels are certainly not as cheap as some other flex panels.
50% reduction is huge, but 43 watts is still appreciated.
I've not finished my thin wooden panel frame or devised an easy storage mount system for the panel. I don't enjoy parking facing south in my regular spot as much as I do facing north, and my battery is at end of days and I'm not much concerned with it reaching top charge asap as often as possible, as perfect treatment at this point is not going to do much to extend its lifespan further.
I bought new windshield wipers that offset the blades up a bit higher in the rested position,, and would make shadowing the bottom row of cells a bigger concern.
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My first upgrades will be adding 4 more agm's and min two more 150watt Renogy panels.
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