# Solar Power

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## [About the Solar Power category](https://diyrvforum.com/t/about-the-solar-power-category/32)

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**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\
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Category for solar power, including roof-mount systems, portable solar panels, and all-in-one solar generators.

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## [DIY Solar Ain't Rocket Science](https://diyrvforum.com/t/diy-solar-aint-rocket-science/318)

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**Author:** [@Matt](https://diyrvforum.com/u/Matt)\
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**Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/diy-solar-aint-rocket-science/318 "2026-04-25T08:53:17Z")

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…or maybe it is! Just kidding, what the team at SpaceX is building is very special and very difficult. My little solar project was made easy with help from @WillProwse and others from the DIY Solar Forum.

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## [Solar Install & Roof Fan](https://diyrvforum.com/t/solar-install-roof-fan/75)

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**Author:** [@RV-Builder](https://diyrvforum.com/u/RV-Builder)\
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**Last updated:** [May 29, 2023, 11:33am UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/solar-install-roof-fan/75 "2023-05-29T11:33:52Z")

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Got a message from @Matt saying that I needed a photo of the entire install. Because I have the 136 promaster and wanted a roof fan, I didn’t have room for 3 full 300 watt panels but wanted as much solar as possible. To…

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## [Promaster Solar Panel Installation](https://diyrvforum.com/t/promaster-solar-panel-installation/72)

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**Author:** [@RV-Builder](https://diyrvforum.com/u/RV-Builder)\
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**Last updated:** [May 28, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://diyrvforum.com/t/promaster-solar-panel-installation/72 "2023-05-28T22:27:41Z")

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This is how I install 60 cell (nominal 300 watt) solar panels to a Promaster. The 60 cell panels are roughly 65 – 66 inches long by 39 – 40 inches wide. This will easily fit 2 panels to a 136 Promaster plus a roof fan,…
