Need Power for Your Mobile Home?
Check Out RV Solar Power

Many people use generators or wind turbines but here are five reasons for taking advantage of solar power on your recreational vehicle:

1. RV's already run on DC (direct current) so you don't need an inverter to change your DC solar power to AC (alternating current)

2. Solar power is quieter than a fuel or wind-driven generator

3. The solar panels will fit on the roof of your RV

4. A solar panel array can match the power you would get from a small propane or gas generator

5. You can move your RV to capture the best solar radiation available

Those sound like some pretty good reasons to put a few solar panels on top of your recreational vehicle.

Now let's take a look at a few of the RV solar power issues you should be aware of:

• RV air conditioners are "power hogs". You may need a generator to provide enough AC (alternating current) for your AC (air conditioner)

• Microwaves also use AC (alternating current) so an inverter may be required

• Only buy a marine or RV-rated inverter because inverters for home use will shut down without a static ground

Your best option for harnessing the sun's power on the road could be an RV solar electric kit which includes:

• A solar panel with mounting hardware

• A charge controller (to regulate the charge to the batteries)

• Wiring

• An Inverter (optional)

Here are a few Solar RV kits to check out:

• Go Power! by Carmanah
  • The "Solar Elite" system features 220 Watts of power and a 2000 Watt inverter.
  • The "Weekender SW" system features 110 Watts and a 1500 Watt inverter
• SunWize
  • SWRV-115 (115 Watts)
  • SWRV-80 (80 Watts)
  • SWRV-55 (55 Watts)

For other solar power options for your RV check out our pages on:

• Flexible solar panels

  And

• Folding solar panels

Solar power offers a lot of ways to pack a portable power punch on the road. See how you can put the sun to work in your RV.







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