PRODUCT DETAILS
The Solar Elite was Go Power!'s complete system for extended and full-time RVing: 400W of monocrystalline solar, a 30A Bluetooth PWM controller and the GP-IC-2000 inverter charger — 2000W of pure sine wave AC, a 100A battery charger and an automatic transfer switch in one unit. It has been replaced by the Solar Elite AIC, but many are still on the road. This page keeps the system's specs, manuals and replacement parts in one place for owners.
How the system works
Solar charges your battery bank through the 30A controller. Off-grid, the inverter charger turns battery power into 120V AC for your breaker panel. Plug into shore power or start a generator and it switches over in about 16 milliseconds, passes power through to your panel and charges the batteries at up to 100A with a 3-stage charger and remote battery temperature sensor. Its transfer switch has two 50A legs (240V split-phase), so it works on 50A coaches as well as 30A.
Which version do I have?
Systems sold as part 83296 shipped with two 200W panels and the GP-SB-PWM-30-BT controller. Earlier Solar Elite builds used smaller panels (320W or 380W total) with the same GP-IC-2000 inverter charger, and may have an earlier solar controller. Check the labels on your panels and controller, then open the matching manual under Documents.
Keep it running, or grow it
The 30A controller accepts up to 600W of 12V solar, so a 400W Solar Elite takes one more 200W panel — the 200W Overlander Expansion Kit. To connect the IC-2000 to a PowerTrak™ RV-C network, add the GP-IC-RVC-ADAPTER and its harness. Remotes, Class T fuses, cables and mounting hardware are under Accessories. If the inverter charger needs replacing, the current AIC inverter chargers are listed there too: the AIC-3000-12-DL keeps a 50A dual-leg transfer switch; the AIC-2000-12-SL has a 30A transfer switch.
FEATURES
- 400W of monocrystalline solar — two GP-PV-200M panels, 19.2A combined, solar connectors (SC).
- 30A Bluetooth PWM controller (GP-SB-PWM-30-BT) — LCD, lithium/AGM/gel/flooded profiles, Go Power! Connect app.
- GP-IC-2000-12 inverter charger — 2000W pure sine wave, 4000W surge, 90% peak efficiency.
- 100A power-factor-corrected battery charger — 3-stage with remote battery temperature sensor.
- Automatic transfer switch, 2 legs at 50A — works with 30A and 50A shore service; 16 ms transfer.
- GP-ICR-50 remote — 4-line digital display and 50 ft cable.
- GP-DC-KIT4 install kit — 300A Class T fuse and 2/0 AWG battery cables.
- ≈ 120Ah a day of solar in summer, ≈ 48Ah in winter; expandable to 600W.
- Suits 200Ah+ lithium or 400Ah+ AGM banks.
WHAT IT RUNS
What 400W of solar puts back each day: about 120Ah into a 12V battery on a sunny spring or summer day and about 48Ah in fall and winter, the same rule our RV solar calculator uses (30Ah and 12Ah per 100W per day). Compare that with what your gear draws:
| Typical 12V camping day | Daily draw | 400W of solar (summer) |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend basics: LED lights, vent fan, water pump, phone & laptop charging | ≈ 25Ah/day | Covered daily, also most winter days |
| 12V compressor fridge alone, 24 h | ≈ 50Ah/day | Covered daily in summer |
| Fridge camp: basics + 12V compressor fridge | ≈ 75Ah/day | Covered daily in summer |
| Fridge camp + furnace blower (4 h, cold nights) | ≈ 100Ah/day | Covered daily in summer |
| Fridge camp + TV through the inverter (150W, 3 h) + 1000W microwave, 10 min | ≈ 130Ah/day | ≈ 90% in summer — add a 200W expansion panel |
| Full comfort: fridge, furnace, CPAP, TV through inverter | ≈ 140Ah/day | ≈ 85% in summer — add a 200W expansion panel |
The 2000W inverter runs a microwave, coffee maker, TV and laptops. A 1000W microwave uses about 15Ah from a 12V battery for every 10 minutes it runs. On shore power or a generator the 100A charger refills the bank quickly; roof air conditioning needs shore power or a generator.
SPECIFICATIONS
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| System Part Number | 83296 (SOLAR ELITE) |
|---|---|
| Status | Legacy — replaced by Solar Elite AIC (84142) |
| Solar Panels | 2 × 200 W monocrystalline (GP-PV-200M), 9.62 A / 20.8 V rated each |
| Total Solar | 400 W, 19.2 A |
| Panel Dimensions (each) | 59.06 × 26.3 × 1.57 in (1500 × 668 × 40 mm) |
| Panel Weight (each) | 26.4 lb (12 kg) |
| Solar Controller | GP-SB-PWM-30-BT, 30 A PWM, 12 V, LCD + Bluetooth (GP-PWM-30 on earlier builds) |
| Max Solar on Controller | 600 W @ 12 V |
| Inverter Charger | GP-IC-2000-12 |
| Inverter Output | 2000 W continuous, 4000 W surge (100 ms), 3400 W (5 s), 115 VAC 60 Hz pure sine wave |
| Inverter DC Input | 9–17 VDC, 283 A max continuous |
| Battery Charger | 100 A, 3-stage with manual equalize, remote battery temperature sensor |
| Charger AC Input | 120 VAC nominal (80–140 VAC), PFC 0.97 |
| Transfer Switch | 2 legs at 50 A each (240 V split-phase), 16 ms transfer |
| Inverter Charger Dimensions | 13.7 × 12.6 × 8.07 in (14.9 in with terminals) |
| Certifications (inverter charger) | UL 458, UL 1741, CSA 22.2 #107.1, FCC Part 15 Class B |
| Remote | GP-ICR-50, 4-line display, 50 ft cable |
| Inverter Install Kit | GP-DC-KIT4 — 300 A Class T fuse, 2/0 AWG cables |
| Shore Power Service | 30 A or 50 A |
| Suggested Battery Bank | 400 Ah AGM or 200 Ah lithium |
| Typical Daily Harvest | ≈ 120 Ah summer / ≈ 48 Ah winter |
| Connectors | SC (solar connector) |
| Panel Warranty | 25 years limited power output |
| Controller Warranty | 5 years |
COMPARE MODELS
| System | Solar | Inverter | Battery charger | Transfer switch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekender ISW (83295) | 200W | 1500W ISW pure sine | Uses RV converter | 30A (GP-TS) | Legacy |
| Solar Elite (83296) (this system) | 400W | 2000W GP-IC-2000 inverter charger | 100A | 2 × 50A legs | Legacy |
| Solar Extreme (83297) | 600W | 3000W GP-IC-3000 inverter charger | 125A | 2 × 50A legs | Legacy |
| Weekender ASW (84143) | 200W ShadeTech™ | 1800W ASW pure sine | Uses RV converter | 30A built in | Current |
| Solar Elite AIC (84142) | 400W ShadeTech™ | 2000W AIC-2000-12-SL | 100A | 30A built in | Current |
| Solar Extreme AIC (84141) | 600W ShadeTech™ | 3000W AIC-3000-12-SL | 150A | 30A built in | Current |
All six systems use a 30A Bluetooth PWM solar controller and include solar cables, mounting hardware and an inverter install kit. Daily harvest into a 12V battery is about 30Ah per 100W of solar in spring and summer and 12Ah in fall and winter, the same rule our RV solar calculator uses.
MANUALS, SAFETY INFORMATION AND DOWNLOADS
ACCESSORIES
Go Power! 200W Overlander Expansion Solar Panel Kit – Black Panel with Solar Branch Connectors (84384)$319.99 USDView$400.00 USD
Go Power! 30A PWM Solar Charge Controller 12V with Bluetooth – Single Bank (GP-SB-PWM-30-BT)$99.99 USDView$125.00 USD
Go Power! IC Series Inverter Charger Remote – 4-Line Digital Display & 50 ft Cable (GP-ICR-50)$143.99 USDView$180.00 USD
Go Power! RV-C Adapter for Classic IC Series Inverter/Charger – PowerTrak™ (GP-IC-RVC-ADAPTER)$151.99 USDView$190.00 USD
Go Power! RV-C Harness for IC Series Inverter Chargers – Connects to GP-IC-RVC-ADAPTER (GP-IC-RVC-HARNESS)$15.99 USDView$20.00 USD
Go Power! Class T Fuse – 110A / 200A / 300A / 400A, DC-Rated Replacement Fuse for Inverter Fuse Blocks, 12–48VFrom $29.99 USDView$67.99 USD
Go Power! Solar Panel Z-Bracket Mounting Kit – Set of 4 with Panel Hardware (GP-MH-4-KB)$19.99 USDView$29.99 USD
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Go Power! Battery Monitor Kit – Display, 500A Shunt & 25 ft Cable, All Battery Types (GP-BMK-25)$59.99 USDView$115.00 USD
Go Power! 3000W Inverter Charger 12V with 150A Charger & 50A Dual-Leg Transfer Switch – AIC-3000-12-DL$1,299.99 USDView$1,625.00 USD
Go Power! 2000W Inverter Charger 12V with 100A Charger & 30A Transfer Switch – AIC-2000-12-SL$847.99 USDView$1,060.00 USD
Go Power! Solar Elite AIC System – 400W ShadeTech™ Solar, AIC-2000 Inverter Charger (SOLAR ELITE AIC)$2,455.99 USDView$3,070.00 USD
FAQ
Is the Solar Elite still available?
This version, with the GP-IC-2000 inverter charger, has been replaced by the Solar Elite AIC (400W ShadeTech™ solar and the AIC-2000-12-SL inverter charger). Go Power! dealers may still have legacy stock; use Find a Dealer. Manuals and replacement parts for this system stay on this page.
Which manual do I need?
Start with the 2019 system manual under Documents: it covers the Solar Elite layout, parts checklist and wiring diagram. The IC Series inverter charger manual covers setup, charger settings and troubleshooting for the GP-IC-2000; the GP-ICR-50 remote, solar controller and GP-DC-KIT install kit each have their own manual there too.
Will it work on a 30A coach?
Yes. The GP-IC-2000's transfer switch has two 50A legs (240V split-phase), so it works with 50A service and with any 30A service.
Can I add more solar?
Yes, one more 200W panel. The 30A controller accepts up to 600W of 12V panels; the 200W Overlander Expansion Kit includes the panel, mounts and solar branch connectors (SC). If your system has older 160W or 190W panels, call Go Power! support before mixing panels.
Can I connect it to PowerTrak™?
Yes. The GP-IC-RVC-ADAPTER and the GP-IC-RVC-HARNESS connect a classic IC Series inverter charger to an RV-C network, so a PowerTrak™ display can monitor it. Both are under Accessories.
Can I switch to lithium batteries?
The GP-SB-PWM-30-BT solar controller has a lithium (LiFePO4) profile. Check the IC Series manual for the inverter charger's battery-type and charge-voltage settings before switching; if they don't suit your battery, the AIC inverter chargers have lithium charging profiles.
What replaces the GP-IC-2000 if it fails?
The current Go Power! inverter chargers are the AIC series. The AIC-3000-12-DL keeps a 50A dual-leg transfer switch like the IC-2000; the AIC-2000-12-SL has a 30A transfer switch. Both are listed under Accessories. Have a qualified RV technician make the change and size the DC cables and fuse to the new unit's manual.
What fuse protects the inverter charger?
The GP-DC-KIT4 install kit uses a 300A Class T fuse with 2/0 AWG cables. Replacement Class T fuses are under Accessories.
What's the warranty, and who do I call?
Go Power! rigid panels carry a 25-year limited power-output warranty and the solar controller 5 years from the original purchase date; the inverter charger's warranty is in its manual. For help with an installed system, call Go Power! support (part of Dometic) at 1-866-247-6527.