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Originally Posted by Chance
Beyond cost, solar would add weight, add to roof cleaning effort, maybe even reduce fuel economy and increase noise a tiny bit, etc... Solar is a great technology, and I like it a lot, but for us and our travels it wouldn’t add enough value to offset the negatives at this time.
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It obviously does add a little weight but negligible for most people only using 3-4 panels. Cleaning takes a little more to raise the panels unless you have them permanently mounted to the roof so they cant be tilted but a plus side of having them on the roof is they shade the roof from direct sun with an airspace below them to dissipate heat. Solar certainly isnt for everyone and your use sounds appropriate for how you use your rv. We often boondock in the desert for days on end so it fits us great or if in state parks without hookups.
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