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Power Upgrade: So you Want to Install Solar?

I’ve written about the hows, whys, and costs of installing solar panels on your RV or other travel trailer. I’ve had people ask my opinion about getting started with solar given my own experience, and I thought I’d share that basic opinion publicly. So, here it is: If you think you want to install solar,…

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  • This is awesome. We car camp mostly and have been thinking about solar and getting a generator. After reading your article, I think a generator is a better option for us.ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      Sounds like it! They do make portable solar panels as well, we just never wanted to mess with always adjusting those to face the sun. Definitely lazy!ReplyCancel

  • I appreciate this post. I feel like you’ve given me permission to just go with a generator rather than spending lots of time trying to figure out solar options. Which really makes sense given what we’d use it for (we’d like the option of staying places with no hookups for a few nights, but we probably wouldn’t do it terribly often)…but it’s hard to shake the idea that solar is just…cooler 😉ReplyCancel

    • Jess

      lol! You are welcome. Yes, solar is cleaner, but really we don’t think it saves us money in the long run. It just helps enable our laziness. 🙂 Go for the generator for sure!ReplyCancel

  • Barth Zurbuchen

    Where did we meet yousguys to get your little card? I don’t expect you to remember. Very nice info blog!
    Safe travels. If you get back through Verona , WI you are welcome to to dump, water, and stay on my business lot.
    BarthZ.ReplyCancel

  • Great blog, answered a lot of questions that I have had about solar panels, I also love that you have converted as I am a huge advocate for green energy, so hats off to you!ReplyCancel

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