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Subject:Re: roof solar setup
From:Edward V Barger
Date:Sat, 28 Oct 2017 14:19:56 -0700

If I didn’t already have my old one would jump on this 

ed

Edward V Barger
edvbarger@mac.com
310 922 6251

> On Oct 28, 2017, at 1:22 PM, Richard A Jones <jones@COLORADO.EDU> wrote:
> 
> Solar Blvd puts a flexible 120 W solar panel
> on sale frequently as low as
> about $120.  Right now it is $139, regular $179.
> https://www.solarblvd.com/products/solar-cynergy-flexible-bendable-120-watt-12-volt-solar-panel-3/
> 
> Two things make it perfect for a Westy.  1) It
> fits on the roof between two raised sections:
> http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/VWsolar/roofpanel.jpg
> 
> and 2) it stores very nicely on top of the folded top
> bed when you drop the top.
> 
> It puts out ~6 A
> http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/VWsolar/label.jpg
> 
> If you park so that the pop top isn't getting much
> sun, it works fine on the ground with a longer cable.
> 
> Richard
> '87 Westy Syncro