RV Solar

Installing an RV solar system is a fun project that will enhance your camping experience for years to come. When mounting solar panels on our RV, there are a few big decisions to make at first. Such as, whether you want flexible or standard solar panels, best placement for the solar panels to get the … Read more

Solar charge controllers come in all shapes, sizes, and price points. Choosing the correct charge controller for your RV solar system is a very important step to make sure you are maximizing your output. Using a charge controller that is too small can reduce the amount of solar power you generate by up to 50% … Read more

When setting up your RV solar system, it’s good to know how many solar panels and batteries you need to power your RV so you can determine how much an RV solar system will cost. Installing solar on RV is worth it if you ever plan to camp without RV hook-ups at any point, such … Read more

Anyone looking to take their RV off-grid should consider adding RV solar panels to their rig. Solar panels were one of the best additions to our RV that we installed ourself. We never had to use a noisy generator or worry about our house batteries dying in the middle of a camping trip. After living … Read more

Your battery bank is a very important (and potentially expensive) component of your RV solar system, so you should do plenty of research on the best RV batteries before you buy. Dry camping in your RV doesn’t mean you have to lose the comforts of home; but if you need your morning espresso or want … Read more

One common question I get asked around the bonfire and on Facebook groups is “How much solar power do I need for my RV?” Everyone’s RV power needs are unique. My goal of this post is to teach you the basics of how RV solar power works. In this post I’ll help you: calculate your … Read more