Tracking vs flat panels

doug30293 · 07-19-15, 10:13 PM

Hi All;

I've been out of commission for awhile so forgive me if the subject was covered. I couldn't find anything in my search.

I am preparing a 30 foot 5th wheel trailer for long term snowbirding. We have a campground membership that provides utilities but I would like to spend time away from RV parks as much as possible.

400 watts of PV seems adequate for my needs. I could simply slap four panels on the roof and be done with it. But I have all this aluminum, CNC equipment, and an inherent desire to complicate things as much as possible.

Has anyone built a solar tracking array for an RV? Since weight is important I am trying to balance the array framework against another panel or two.

I am not keen on the idea of putting the array on the ground - too much set up and risk of damage.

Thanks;
Doug

07-19-15, 10:13 PM	#1
doug30293 Too Many Projects Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: georgia Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Tracking vs flat panels Hi All; I've been out of commission for awhile so forgive me if the subject was covered. I couldn't find anything in my search. I am preparing a 30 foot 5th wheel trailer for long term snowbirding. We have a campground membership that provides utilities but I would like to spend time away from RV parks as much as possible. 400 watts of PV seems adequate for my needs. I could simply slap four panels on the roof and be done with it. But I have all this aluminum, CNC equipment, and an inherent desire to complicate things as much as possible. Has anyone built a solar tracking array for an RV? Since weight is important I am trying to balance the array framework against another panel or two. I am not keen on the idea of putting the array on the ground - too much set up and risk of damage. Thanks; Doug