Why go solar?
Why go solar if generator/propane is still a must? After looking seriously at fitting rv (when we get it) with solar I am beginning to realize that solar cant keep up with what I want it to do. I want...
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coolmom42 wrote:
There's no reason to go solar to do what you want to do, because it is not cost effective. I'm not even sure you could put enough panels on the roof to do it. You need a good quiet generator, like a Honda or Yamaha, or you need plug-in sites.
However, if you have situations with lower demand, like no AC needed, you could greatly reduce your generator usage or plug-in dependency with a solar system and good battery bank.
THIS.
And as you hinted at in your original post, I think it is mostly the current fad for many. Keeping up with the Jones's so to speak.
I fall in the middle somewhere with moderate electrical needs but have decided that paying a couple of extra bucks a night for shore power is MUCH more worthwhile than screwing about with a marginal solar add-on.
