Portable Solar Kit vs Standard RV Solar Kit

Torn between a portable solar kit and a standard RV Solar kit? Here is a breakdown of the advantages and disadvantages of the two!

Portable Folding Kit

Advantages:

You can move it throughout the day to avoid shade and maximize production.

• No installation costs.
• If you sell your RV, you can keep your solar kit.
• If you have more than one RV you can use it with both.
• You can use it to charge other batteries at home or for other projects.

Disadvantages:

Vulnerable to theft.

• No expansion (other than buying another complete kit)
• Requires some work to set up compared to a permanently mounted panel
• Does not work well for keeping batteries maintained while in a storage lot (due to theft).

Standard RV Solar Kit

Advantages:

No need to set anything up once it’s installed.

• Most kits allow for expansion.
• Very hard to steal.
• Great for maintaining batteries while in storage (outdoors only).

Disadvantages:

If parked in the shade there is no ability to move the panel.

• Installation costs.
• If you sell your RV, chances are the solar is going with it.