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CA_Traveler
May 07, 2014Explorer III
Which specific solar panel would you choose to roof mount on your motor-home?
Better approach:
1. Figure out your power usage and how much solar would be needed for some typical day in terms of sun/overcast.
2. See what panels and equipment are available and at what cost.
3. See what fits on the roof or ground or elsewhere.
4. DYI or installer installation are considerations.
Most feel constrained to place the panels close to the roof but they can be mounted higher which can eliminate shadows and allow for larger panels.
All of the above involve tradeoffs and there is no specific panel for all. There are many posts on solar including installation etc. You can dig into what works for you or just raise your CC to someone like AM Solar.
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