{"id":2192,"date":"2019-12-04T14:15:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T22:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/?p=2192"},"modified":"2022-01-31T20:46:47","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T04:46:47","slug":"rv-solar-installation-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-solar-installation-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"RV Solar Installation – A Complete Step By Step Guide."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having a rooftop solar installation on your RV can save a lot of money when it comes to camping fees. RV park and campsite fees are one of the most expensive aspect of RV living. These costs can be reduced by off grid camping and boondocking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So why should you install solar panels on an RV? Installing solar panels gives you the ability to park off-grid for days without worrying about running out of power. This saves money on campsite fees and generator fuel. You can discover awesome off-grid places to stay when you aren’t tied to shore power.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Depending on location and amenities, RV parks can run a traveler upwards of $80\/night or more which can deplete the monthly budget quickly. Being long term travelers, it\u2019s important to try to limit those costs by shopping around for lower cost parks or boondocking sites which often require you to get by with fewer to no amenities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The key to saving some dough while keeping the lights on for us has been the addition of our RV solar system. The total cost of our system was about $500 which has paid itself back quickly. It has also allowed us to camp in the most peaceful and remote locations we otherwise would have missed out on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A decent solar panel array on the roof of an RV or trailer will allow for the use of the essential components of your electrical system like lights, water pump, charging small electronics and even powering an inverter. This will be plenty to operate small ac appliances or charging a laptop. It\u2019s unlikely you\u2019ll be running the air conditioner, vacuum or microwave but the essentials will be there when you need them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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