RV Solar Power

Whether you already own a fifth wheel trailer or RV or you are simply considering the idea as something fun for the family this summer there are some different options to consider. You are more than likely already paying for electricity within your home, so why not get it for free in your RV with solar power? RV solar power kits are becoming more and more widely available than ever before and what this means for those looking for a road trip this summer is less expense and more fun.

The first and most prominent issue with RV camping is the reliance on electricity enabled campsites. You are only capable of running your battery so long before you are forced to plug into their power resources. This not only costs you money but it leaves you limited to the areas of the country you can visit and tour. These campsites are very often booked solid during the busy camping seasons and this means booking ahead and hoping to get a good location for your family trip. These types of accommodations can really take the fun out of camping and make it more of a chore than anything else. The main problem with this scenario is that if you do not use their electricity you are running your vehicle to power your camper and this is that much worse.

The emission gases you are putting into the environment is only compounding our current environment problem and the solution to this predicament is solar energy. It is quite simple and affordable to implement solar panels onto the roof of your RV. You are then allowing the photovoltaic cells within the panels to turn the sunlight directly into the wattage you need to run your camper for an 18hour day. From day to day your camper will recharge for free!

RV solar power kits are designed to repower and charge your vehicles power during the day while the sun is charging the solar panels. Each of these kits contains one solar panel, a charge controller and all the wiring you will need to connect this solar panel directly to the battery within your vehicle. RV solar power kits are definitely able to expand should you decide you need more power in the future. You will find that the companies selling these kits offer several different sizes (wattage) and deciding what you need can be configured by using a simple calculation. You simply go through your RV and count everything that runs on electricity and how much wattage it currently utilizes (a 60watt light bulb for example). Then you multiply this by how many hours it is running a day. By adding each and every answer together you will get the answer to how much electricity your RV uses within a day.

You will find these solar kits range from 10watt packages all the way to 320watt packages. The prices start from $175 to $1,855 depending on how much power you need. In regards to mounting your solar panel or panels you are not required to drill into the roof of your RV if you don’t want to. These panels can just as easily be installed with special adhesive tape and you will never have to worry about them blowing off during a drive or becoming unstable at any time.

If you are an avid camper, consider how your RV can negatively affect the environment. Solar panels and solar kits can greatly increase the security of your travels and limit the amount of fossil fuels being used to make it happen. This one time investment is definitely worth the money and you will never have to worry about paying or finding electricity campsites again!