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welsteach
Explorer
Jan 29, 2019

AK residents specifically-others with knowledge

I reside in Alaska. Buying a TC and wondering whether solar is worth the money and effort here. Our camping is primarily here in AK and possible some Canadian, so sunshine is a commodity. In our ...
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ppine
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Jan 29, 2019
I have rented a truck and camper and travelled all over Alaska.
The answer depends on how many months you plan to use the rig. No problem with solar from about April to September. Big problem the rest of the year. Then you need a generator.

It would make sense if you are using solar panels to put on them on the ground so you could adjust the angle.

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