Solar Panel Question

[HangDiver]

I've been researching various aspects of adding 200 watts of solar panels to charge my two 12volt batteries. I'm debating about flexible vs rigid solar panels. If you've added a solar charging system to your RV, why did you chose the panels that you did?
Thanks for your comments!

[Summer2Go]

Flexible panels are very light weight, and can't be seen from below. The added expense is worth it to me. It will just take me longer to invest in all the components.

[Skyliner]

I used rigid panels.

Reason:
Flexible are less efficient.
Flexible have no circulation under them and heat buildup reduces panel power output. Rigid has an inch or so under them for air to circulate.
Flexible are more expensive.
Warranty on flexible are worse then rigid panels.

Flexible are better than no solar but save your money and get rigid.

I'm partial to either Renogy or lightcatcher panels. If you can wait, you can usually get Renogy 100 watt panels for $1/watt on Black Friday on the web.

[Summer2Go]

How about the Renology controllers

[Skyliner]

I've had nothing but great experience with Renogy MPPT controllers. I'm planning on upgrading my personal RV's controller from a 40 amp Renogy to a 60 amp one.