Two panels at 25 lbs, 200 watts, and $300 each. Renogy rigid panels. So 50 lbs and 400 watts added to the roof. I changed my front and rear lift struts to 40 lbs from the original 30 lbs, and I have to pull the roof down except for the last 1/3 of its travel. Lifting is about the same effort as the original configuration (slightly more in the first few inches of lift) in the front, and slightly easier in the rear.
I agree keeping the roof weight as low is possible is desirable. My wife struggles to initially lift the front. If I was sending her on a trip alone I’d probably temporarily pull off the front panel.
Edited by Jon R, 05 February 2022 - 06:32 PM.
Jon R
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