Solar Panel Failure

[Taku]

A friend has had two panel failures with this model:

HQST 100 Watt 12V Monocrystalline Lightweight Solar Panel for RV/Boat/ Other Off Grid Applications

Does anyone have any experience with this type or any recommendations for something to use beside this one? I don't run solar, so not sure if other information is needed to make a suggestion. Thanks.

 

[ckent323]

There have been some negative posts on Amazon for this product and a lot of good comments too.

Mounting approach seems to be at the root of a number of the problems:

https://www.amazon.com/HQST-Monocrystalline-Lightweight-Solar-Applications/product-reviews/B017OMTAV6/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_hist_1?ie=UTF8&filterByStar=one_star&reviewerType=all_reviews#reviews-filter-bar

 

[wagoneer]

I bought a roll-up solar panel at Goodwill for 7.99 about 7 years ago with built in controller. I used it on the dashboard, then some thugs broke into my LOCKED small cargo trailer and took what they wanted.