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Originally Posted by Chance
I can’t justify solar because we mostly drive during the day, and when boondocking at night solar doesn’t do anything anyway.
I would add a few negatives as they apply to me:
Parking in shade to reduce air conditioning.
Getting on roof to clean panels.
Making it harder to maintain RV roof under panels.
Added weight.
Mass at highest elevation raising Cg.
More stuff to inspect, test, maintain, etc.
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If I’m plugged into 30amp service, I park in shade and run my AC. If no 30 amp available, and it’s hot, I park in the shade and run my AC via generator.
But, generally, we are at Beach all day in 70 degree weather here in sunny California and boon-docking without 30 amp. Generally, no AC is needed so we are grateful for Solar on our roof.
Cleaning panels...Just spray off with pressure nozzle.
Roof maintenance...not sure what’s needed under the two panels
Added weight...Flexible panels are just 3#, solid panels are 15#
Mass at highest elevation... ??? (I do not follow)
More stuff to inspect and maintain...well, once you’re in the RV business, a lot of maintenance goes with the territory
In conclusion, different strokes for different folks. But your points are valid.
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