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"What I was told and have been reading simply put was I can not fit enough solar panels to power everything without energy conservation to a large degree. But with batteries I can power everything night and day (within reason) and when the batteries get low charge them back up on the generator (which I already have). "

I can disprove this with my coach. I have 3320 watts of solar on my roof and over 2400Ah of lithium batteries and my solar charges my batteries without a problem. I have a residential fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer combo, GE Advantium speed cook microwave/oven and induction cooktop and the solar panels keep up fine. In the winter I do have to use my diesel for the aquahot. In the summer if I am using the AC I will also have to use the diesel for the aquahot. I have spent winters at Jojoba Hills RV Resort near Temecula, CA and also Venice, FL and never had to plug in or use the genset for recharging the batteries. I keep my starting batteries charged using a Victron IP65 for I never turn off my Victron Quattro 24/5000/220-100/100 120V Inverter/Charger so it continually charges my starting batteries.

But yes, much cheaper without all the solar. Keep in mind it will take a long time to charge with your generator for your batteries will only be charged at the rate of your charger.

Take care, safe travels and have fun with your new system.
Oscar