Retractable Solar Awning
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Topic: Retractable Solar Awning
Posted By: offgrid
Subject: Retractable Solar Awning
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2021 at 7:52am
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Here's an interesting little item for anyone with $7.5k burning a hole in your pocket.
https://www.motor1.com/news/545603/rv-awning-solar-panels/ - PV awning ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2021 at 7:46pm
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Wow that is impressive! All I need is to spend some extra $$ being in northern Michigan so that the sun can burn through all the cloud cover that is quite common in this part of the country. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: JR
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2021 at 7:20am
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That is sure interesting and it looks like it will also provide some shade on a sunny day but it doesn't look like it will provide much protection from the rain if you choose to sit outside while it's raining and you're not getting any solar gain. Everything has it's short comings. ------------- Jay 179/2019 |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2021 at 8:55am
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Yes, solar modules are not waterproof, it's difficult to get a good deal between the glass and the framing material. There are some waterproof solar roofs but they use expensive glazing systems like those used to provide rainproof seals on sunrooms, and they don't retract. This one is a pretty nice design though, but as you say, you can't have everything. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2021 at 7:08am
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Unique for certain, by it plays towards the Glamper.. Take the cost of Panels + Batteries + System = 1 heck of a lot of KOA stays (gas included to get there). LOL ------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways 2017 Tacoma http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build 2004 F150 My Overlander |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2021 at 7:56am
Yep $7.50 a watt is to much. Just wait for the Chinese knock off for $1 a watt, at which point it will be competitive with a standard motorized awning.  ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2021 at 12:50pm
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That $$ is early buy-in! Love it when they do this.. attempt sales before the product is actually being produced.. at a "reduced" $$.. You know someone will buy in! ------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways 2017 Tacoma http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build 2004 F150 My Overlander |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2021 at 3:35pm
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Thank you early adopters! Without them where would we be? ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |