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[TurnerFam]

someone mentioned the term 'practical', and that is probably what really 'rules the day', when it comes to RVs and their power sources - propane has been proven for years and years that it is very 'practical' for what it does, and even though it requires you to 'carry' the fuel, it's not that big of a deal when it's all said and done. Propane is so common that you don't even have to 'refill' a bbq tank anymore, you simply 'trade' it at any retailer or fuel station/convenience store...easy. Well, sure, if you have an onboard 'large' propane tank it might seem more daunting, but most any propane retailer has the ability for you to pull up and refill, or their truck can meet you where you sit.

Solar, on the other hand, is not quite to the point where it is really 'practical' for most needs, as it's largest drawback is the 'time of day' sunlight requirement. If you don't have heavy, large, and multiple batteries to store this 'free' power, you're then spinning your wheels, not getting the maximum value for the dollar spent. With solar also not quite at the point where it can provide air conditioning or heating, again, you'll still need some other 'option' for those - usually propane or 120v power.