SOLAR ENERGY IDEAS: RV

The idea of going solar on your RV is very appealing to many people, especially if you exercise an off-grid lifestyle. It allows you to enjoy the outdoors while still being within reach of the comforts of your own home. In this article, we will cover some solar energy ideas for your Recreational Vehicle.

All RVs today are practically tiny homes on wheels, with all the amenities and conveniences you’d expect from a typical house. Before we talk about solar setups, it’s important to point out that solar systems are not meant to directly power the many appliances of your RV. Instead, solar systems are designed to power your onboard auxiliary batteries which then power said appliances. So, with that being said, let’s now talk about some solar setup ideas for RVs.

RV solar setups can be fairly large. For most people, rigid solar panels are the go-to for solar panel types since you can mount many of them to your RV's roof easily. Depending on the size of your vehicle, you can put together quite a substantial solar array. These solar panels would then route to a charge controller to monitor, mitigate, and safeguard the charging of your auxiliary batteries. If you need additional outlets, you can also utilize an inverter which would then be wired to your batteries. All of this is solely dependent on your energy requirements as well as the space available given your specific RV.

Another solar idea for your recreational vehicle is portable and “quick-setup” options. For this, we are talking about semi-flexible solar panels since they can be attached to any surface due to their flexibility and mounting configurations. We also offer portable solar generators for those who don’t require full-tilt setups depending on your needs and your vehicle. Another portable solar option we offer is our line of foldable solar panels, making any trip in your RV, worry-free in terms of power and setup.

As we round out this blog, RVs are great platforms for relaxing trips with the family, whether you stay on or off the grid. As RVs become more popular, so will the need for solar setups. So if you are interested in solar products that are designed, intended, and popular for RVs, head on over to our RV Collection to look at all we have to offer those who have RV solar plans and need an idea of what solar solutions to use.