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 **IMPORTANT:**  if you are depending on solar the system wattage **must be sized for location and least-sunny month** in which you will be camping.  For full-timers in the northern hemisphere this is **wherever you will be in December**.   **IMPORTANT:**  if you are depending on solar the system wattage **must be sized for location and least-sunny month** in which you will be camping.  For full-timers in the northern hemisphere this is **wherever you will be in December**.  
  
-**Caveats:**  the method describes below assumes the panels will have a clear view of sky.  No shade from trees, buidings, or [[opinion:frater_secessus:beginner_mistakes#mounting_or_deploying_panels_where_they_will_be_shaded|other things mounted on your van]].  No snow build-up on the panels, etc.  +**Caveats:**  the estimation method describe below assumes **the panels will have a clear view of sky**.  No shade from trees, buidings, or [[opinion:frater_secessus:beginner_mistakes#mounting_or_deploying_panels_where_they_will_be_shaded|other things mounted on your van]].  No snow build-up on the panels, etc.  
 ===== how much panel do I need to make X watt-hours? ===== ===== how much panel do I need to make X watt-hours? =====
  
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