Maintenance & Troubleshooting Your RV Solar System

Before and after comparison of a solar panel cleaning. The left side shows a dirty panel with dust and bird droppings, while the right side shows a clean, shiny panel with improved wattage production from 240W to 350W

Solar systems are remarkably low-maintenance, but “low” doesn’t mean “no.” Neglect basic upkeep and you’ll lose 15-25% production from dirty panels alone. Ignore warning signs and small issues become expensive failures. This guide covers daily monitoring habits, monthly maintenance tasks, seasonal deep-checks, and troubleshooting solutions for the most common problems. After three years maintaining my … Read more