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Let me add this: for some people, the crock pot method of solar (fix it and forget it) will be best. It's true you won't get as much efficiency and it will proud e poor results in shade, but there are folks who spend a lot of time away from the campsite, use very little power, and just need enough to keep the three way fridge running for a weekend or those who are OK parking in open sun. I met a couple last summer who had bought their T@b used and it already had the Unisolar panels installed. They absolutely loved their set-up. They spend their days in the back country and don't have to worrry about theft.

The other thing is that you could actually have both set-ups.