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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Getting Solar Panels for Your RV! by S Hassan

With the economy having a hard time getting back up from its fall, people are looking for more and more ways to save money. So instead of taking plane trips to the Caribbean, more people are turning to road and camping trips. These types of trips are less expensive than buying tickets for each of your family members and/or friends. But why do the savings have to stop there? You should think about investing in installing solar panels for your RV.



Many people stay away from installing solar panels because they believe its going to cost them a lot. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Most systems are under $1,000 and there are even some that are as little as $200. Most camping stores and websites have the information you need to get one installed in your RV. You can easily find one that fits within your budget. With the gas prices steadily rising, you could save so much more money by switching to PV systems.



When you have solar panels for your RV, you can see that you can go farther and stay out longer on the road. Even if you are at your campsite already, you can use your stereo, microwaves, TVs and even the lights a lot longer without feeling like you need to conserve energy. You have the security that you will not have to spend so much on batteries and fuel for the generator, because the sun will ways recharge your battery or generator for you!



Most generators are loud and can get annoying real quick. With a solar kit in your RV, you won't have to worry about the loud noise of your generator. The PV system doesn't make noise, has practically no moving parts, and don't need fuel other than the sunlight. It is virtually hassle free. Now while someone else is driving, you can enjoy the amenities in the back with no loud noise interfering with your rest!



One thing you should realize is that PV solar electric systems are just at the beginning. There will be lots of improvements along the way. Who knows, it may even power your RV completely. No more fuel, no more buying new batteries! Also, with the world finding new ways to go “green” you can contribute by installing a PV system. Solar energy is a great way to help the environment, and using it for your vehicles, whether to just power the battery or to run it without electricity is a smart and conscious decision.


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