Solar on a small TT

eflyersteve wrote:
I'll give this {raised panel} some consideration if I can't find enough shade free area. Since we are still in the decision making process on the TT, I am somewhat intrigued by the models with the wall mounted air option. Sure it takes up otherwise needed cabinet space, but it also reduces the roof clutter. But I hate to purchase a trailer based in that trait alone.

I think CA raised his panel not due to some "shading" (be it shading of one panel by another, or shading by trees etc). He did it due to lack of usable roof space. You might have to do it too.

I had to do the same, only over the plumbing vent, not that big hatch on the photo. Raised by ~4" to clear the vent.

Raised - not necessarily "tilted". Raised panel still remains flat (slightly sloped to the side, to shed the water). You may consider tilt, but this won't be fun to climb up and down and flip it up and down unless you stay put in one place for at least 4-5 fays. 20-30% tilt (you won't need more in summer) will increase your output very little in summer (I already hear BFL objecting to the general term of "summer"), - IMO not worth it at your latitude. There are few tilted designs by members, if you still want to, Westend's design is elegant.

MW makes it more difficult. You might consider other ways to reheat the leftovers, this will make the system simpler and cheaper. 600-700W solar would be the minimum to feel confident about MW without having to carry a generator, in your area. By confident I mean "extending the time between generator/charger sessions" ;) to, well... up to when you have to go home. Unless it's not the land of liquid sunshine North of latitude 49.