| Going green and renewable energy are the buzz | | | | in the kits can take an additional 1 or 2 solar cells. |
| words of the day. Nearly everyone is conscious that | | | | 3. Stay Out Farther, LongerWhen you get an RV |
| we need to curb our massive energy appetite and | | | | Solar Panel installed, you'll quickly realize that it |
| start conserving. What's not as clear is just how to | | | | extends your range for travel. You can go farther |
| do that. Often the green energy alternatives are | | | | and stay out longer. Used to reserving fuel for the |
| expensive and complicated. Well this isn't true for RV | | | | backup generator? Well now you can probably keep |
| Solar Panels. Here's five cool things about them and | | | | that for the vehicle and let the panels keep the |
| why they might be perfect for your 'home away | | | | batteries charged. And now you can use the stereo, |
| from home'. | | | | microwave and TV for longer at night and not feel |
| 1. Not As Expensive As You Think | | | | guilty, since the sun will just recharge the batteries |
| Most systems can be had for less $800 and there | | | | for free in the morning! |
| are some systems that are as little as $200. They | | | | 4. Clean and Quiet |
| are widely available at camping stores and websites, | | | | If you're tired of the noisy, messy backup generator, |
| where you can find some of the best deals. And | | | | a solar kit can make you pretty much forget about |
| when you factor in the money you will save on fuel | | | | all that. PV panels have no moving parts, require |
| for your generator, the panels will usually pay for | | | | virtually no maintenance, make no noise, don't need |
| themselves in less than a couple years. Plus, the | | | | fuel other than ample sunshine, and are hassle free. |
| prices on solar panels have been falling dramatically | | | | Now you can get out into the woods and actually |
| lately. Many panels have fallen by 20%, and the trend | | | | enjoy the silence of the wilderness. What a concept |
| should continue. And, hey, money is green right? | | | | right? |
| 2. Easy To InstallSince solar generates DC power, | | | | 5. That Green Feeling |
| and most RV's use DC power, these two are a | | | | It can't be understated that you will feel a sense of |
| match made in heaven. Even for rigs that use AC | | | | satisfaction by helping the environment, even if its a |
| power, they have a battery or batteries that must | | | | small contribution. After all isn't RV-ing about getting |
| be fed DC power. So installing the RV kit is often as | | | | away from civilization and appreciating mother |
| easy as mounting the panel in a safe and stable place | | | | nature? And wouldn't it be great to be both enjoying |
| on the roof, and then running wire to the battery | | | | mother nature and helping it out a little by burning |
| box. Most systems include a charge controller that | | | | less carbon? Now that's a good feeling. |
| prevents the cell from overcharging the battery bank. | | | | For more information on RV Solar Panels, visit our |
| It's also a cinch to expand the system later by simply | | | | website. |
| adding another panel. Most charge controllers included | | | | |