On 14 Mar 2007 10:17:15 -0700, "
wrote:

On Mar 14, 9:45 am, "Larry L" wrote:
One such project was recently adding solar panels to my travel trailer, to
keep the batteries charged.

That's pretty cool. I've been wanting to add solar panels to my
house,
but I'm planning on moving within the next year. The capital
investment
is just too large unless you're planning on living there for at least
5-10 years.

Regardless, that's great.
- Ken

Take 'em with you. Panels in the 100-200 (about 18" x 42"-60" or so)
watt range aren't that heavy or large, and 18-20 can be moved fairly
easily. Mount the transfer switch, inverter, etc. on a panel, and if
you can't do the wireup yourself, an electrician shouldn't charge all
that much to handle the unhook-rehook IF the set-up is done properly and
depending on whether you can/want to sell back to the grid. I have a
few such panels and converters that I've rigged for use on boats,
camping, etc. - two 150s (300 watts total at 24vdc) and an converter (to
12v regulated) can easily be carried by one person, even a smaller lady.

TC,
R