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Originally Posted by RedRoverComeOver
Asked FR a couple times if they had any default placement areas or diagrams for the second panel and got no real answer besides the roof.
Actually don't see a good area on my small roof without the AC casting a shadow over a second panel and blocking a pathway to safely walk across.
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The DIY approach might be more than you want to tackle, though if you are mechanically adept, it's not that bad. Lots of help is available on the forums. One of many advantages is being able to use the best panel size and layout for walk access and shade avoidance and similar.
Other advantages ......
> potentially an expandable system
> higher quality equipment (especially the controller)
> more easily serviced since you know the system
> possibly a safer system; you will get the right wire sizes
> possibly a more operable system (proper switches and such)
> likely a lower total out-of-pocket cost
> surely higher quality workmanship
> repairable by you (no months of the RV at the dealer)
> etc.