How much power do I have...if any?

pianotuna wrote:
Hi bigdogger,

Solar isn't for everyone.

Probably the $750 system is poorly designed. It should still do a marvelous job between trips for battery maintenance. It it isn't, then there is something wrong with it.

Start a thread about it--perhaps it can be improved?

bigdogger wrote:
Though I am going to offend many dedicated solar enthusiasts, I have found the solar panels on my rig to be absolutely less than worthless. I admit, I consume power and love it. I am either plugged in to shore power or using my battery reserve without any attempt to moderate usage. When the batteries get low, the generator runs till the batteries recharge. Personally, if I had it to do all over again, I would save the $750.00 or so the solar panels were as an option and spend that money on fuel for the generator. Solar never worked for my RVing style.

Thanks, but in 15 years of RV ownership I have never really felt the need for the solar. I keep the rig plugged in when not on trips and like I said, I either opt for full hookup sites or camp where generator usage is OK. I don't monitor or concern myself with power consumption. The solar panels to me were just a complete waste of money, but I have wasted money before and will assuredly waste it in the future.