mount solar panels on the side of my MH?

[keysbottles]

I recently purchased 2014 Thor Freedom Elite MH.  It has neither solar panels or awnings.  I saw a photo some time ago where solar panels were hinged to a MH where the awning would normally be mounted.  They folded the panels against the side of the MH during travel and raised them in a opened awning profile when stopped.  Is this a practical idea?  There would be some advantages, easier for an old guy to keep the panels clean w/o climbing, could use the large Santan Panels.  also provide a shade.  What do y'all think?  Thanks Don

 

[MrNoodly]

I've seen it done by several people. You just need to make sure your anchors are secure.

 

[highdesertranger]

also you have to be very careful if you plan on boondocking. if I had those panels they would be ripped right off the side PDQ. all my vehicles have extensive desert pin-stripping. top to bottom, front to rear. highdesertranger

 

[maki2]

there is a recent thread on this subject that has a discussion and links about this very thing. You should search it out in the forum. No real need for an additional thread on it since the other one was within a few weeks of this time frame.

 

[keysbottles]

thanks maki2, I'll try to find the thread