When the apparent mppt charger gets here I will also Time the sunlight to cloud transition glitch it has , it might cause a substantial energy loss or maybe not.
The Plot thickens
The panels will be carried set in a Vee in this single wheel trailer and towed behind the ebike. Any charge along the way is a bonus plan is to stop between 11 and 3 to recharge on the road . I will be able to charge once I reach my destination for camping or gold prospecting. Something i do now.
That arrangement is the best way i can carry them if i was to carry them stacked and flat they stick over the side rails 2 inches on either side and risk getting damaged.
They are propped up while I design a light angled aluminum frame. Planning to use 1 x 1" x 1/8th inch 6061 angle . It weighs in at 2.16 lbs per 8 ft length and should be strong enough for the job. Home hardware sells it for $22 per 8 ft.