Abstract: The embodiments herein provide a slide out solar array having a frame adapted to be fastened to the roof of a vehicle, a first solar panel attached to the frame, a linear rolling support attached to the frame, a second solar panel attached to the linear rolling support, and a vertical drive arm connected to the second solar panel. Embodiments include a wire routing compartment positioned between the frame and the first solar panel as well as raceways and rolling supports positioned within the linear rolling support. The vertical drive arm can be actuated manually by a user or can be actuated when a slide out for a recreational vehicle is extended/retracted.