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sjturbo
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Jul 04, 2014

Solar, worth it in my case?

Hope I am posting in the proper forum. DW and I tend to boondock or stay in parks with no electric. Although we have a generator I am reluctant to use it because of the smell and noise. I have a 2010 Laredo 316RL! I am considering solar but have some concerns based on my application. I have read much regarding the placement and pitch of the panels. Specifically that any shading by vents or other obstructions can reduce the panel output considerably or completely. And, With my physical limitations I am not able to venture up the ladder to "tilt" the panels. My concern is that the real estate of the roof of the 316RL is very broken up by various vents and the air conditioner. So my dilemma is since the panels will be laying flat and likely at any given time will be partially shaded by the various vents and obstructions, am I wasting time and money for little gain?

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