flexible?
shade tolerant?
what happens when it's REALLY HOT outside?
double layer?
life span vs output?
wiring schemes?
mounting?
controllers and meters?
it really ALL begins with calculating usage and WHERE/when one will collect the magic of the sun...
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robert cross uses a flex panel and has been VERY satisfied with what it does...
but he also uses GENsets for real juice when boondocking.
u can see pics of his panel and read his reports in SEVERAL of the topic specific threads, here's a pic...
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f448...tml#post662433
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the FLEX issue is coved in these 30 threads...
http://www.airforums.com/forums/sear...archid=1713441
some of those are VERY specific on the issue and with much detail.
generally the OLDER threads or threads with moe's wisdom on this are most useful...
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but as a FIRST starting point 4 the basics this thread may be helpful...
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f448...ice-39392.html
and don't forget the sunsceen...
cheers
2air'