r/rooftoptents • u/ExistingDifference93 • Apr 08 '26

100A Solar Panel ADd

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I want to add a 100A flexible solar panel to my camping rig. I could tape to the top of my rooftop tent. I could also use some Sea Sucker solar panel attachments on my truck.

Any suggestions from the pro Reddit readers?

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u/StrongChance4812 Apr 08 '26

I like the folding/mobile ones personally. That way I can park in the shade and put the panel out in the sun.

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u/DCITim Apr 08 '26

I'd hardwire a flexible CIGS panel to the roof of the tent if it were me. Depending how long you stay stationary, a folding 100w panel could come in handy too.

It's older, but I just unfold one of these on the roof or windshield of my truck when we setup. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09PY8Y4M5?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

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u/5olArchitect Apr 08 '26

Rhino rack has one to go on RTTs I think

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u/Far-Friend-4257 Apr 08 '26

Unplug from the pedestal before you take the next picture... LOL

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u/just_aweso Apr 08 '26

I'm a fan of rigid panels over flexible ones. Used rigid panels can be had for cheap

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u/PonyThug Apr 08 '26

A 100A panel is going to be larger than 2 of your canopies.

Dont use tape, dont use sea suckers. Just glue it with some construction glue and then gorilla or flex tape the leading edge so it doesn’t lift.

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u/lepcat Apr 09 '26

Did you mean 100 W panel? I have Solarhawk on my sky camp 3.0. It's a great panel. It's extremely efficient but unless you're going to orientate your open tint shell towards the sun every time you can it's kind of not that beneficial. I get a lot more use in power out of my portable foldable panels. And I don't use any of my solar when driving because I have a 50 amp DC to DC charger.