That is one thing I've never heard said but it seems to be implied quite often. The larger the panels the less you want to use them on a mobile application. But I've never heard someone come out and say it like that. Right now, I only have a camper shell to put solar on thus two panels. I'd like to find a couple of used 400+ panels and throw them up there but as I stated before; I keep getting the impression that panels of this size can't take the wear and tear like 100 or 200 watt panels can. I need this question solved before I can realistically go forward. The idle consumption of the all in one is definitive factor in my mind so I want as much as I can get up there.
I believe I just typed a long winded question that could have been asked in a single sentence. Do you know if using 400+ panels for mobile application is allowed and if so are there specific types/brands of panels you should use?
Edit** I meant to address the DC to DC scenario you brought up and I'm pretty sure that's going to be a must for me where I live for winter. I would even go so far as to say I'll be investing in a generator most likely to boot. I'm in Idaho and we have lots of clouds in the winter and lots of trees all year round where I'm hunting. The summer though is clear skies and brutal 100+ days for weeks at a time so at the least will be running a strong fan.