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Your RV features a Solar on the Side Port. Keep your batteries charged, your lights powered, and your DC appliances running with this green, renewable power source.

The pre-installed port you see on the side of your RV allows you to connect any portable solar kit. Once you connect your solar kit to that port, place your panel in the sun to start charging your battery. It's that easy!

You can also park in the shade for those warm days when having your RV in the sun all day doesn't sound like a great idea. Park in the shade and charge with the sun!

Read on to learn more about the benefits of solar, how it works, and view some of the recommended products for your RV.

My RV is Pre-Wired, Now What?

What does this port do?
This port is wired directly to your battery. When you plug in a portable solar kit to this port, you charge your RV’s batteries. Your batteries run onboard DC electronics like pumps, fans, and lights.

What do I need to purchase to use this port?
To use this port to charge your batteries you will need to purchase a portable solar kit with a controller. Click here to view some products we recommend.

Does this plug mean my outlets will work?
If your RV is equipped with a power inverter, then yes! However most RV’s these days do not come with a stock power inverter. If you’d like to upgrade your system to include an inverter, Click here to find out which one you’ll need. You may also need a transfer switch to complete the kit.

How does solar help my batteries?
When you’re not plugged in, your batteries are constantly being drained. Whether it’s having the lights on or flushing the toilet, completely draining the batteries repeatedly takes a toll on battery life and can shorten them to just a couple of years. When battery power is topped up frequently by solar, the batteries stay healthy and life is extended twice as long or even longer, saving you money in the long run.

Why Add Solar?

      

Go Anywhere!

Keep your batteries charged, without plugging into a power source.

Renewable Charging

Harness the power of the sun to charge your batteries.

Save Money

With solar you don’t have to pay to plug in at camp sites.

No Generator Needed

Enjoy the peace and quiet of solar power, instead of a loud generator.

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Easy Solar Education

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How RV Solar Works Education Series

IN THIS 6-PART SERIES, WE EXPLAIN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RV SOLAR AND HOW IT WORKS!
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Solar Panels

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RV SOLAR 101: SOLAR PANELS

HOW THEY WORK. SOLAR PANELS ARE MADE UP OF INDIVIDUAL SOLAR CELLS THAT CONVERT SUNLIGHT INTO ENERGY. THAT ENERGY COMES IN THE FORM OF DIRECT CURRENT (DC) ELECTRICITY, WHICH IS USED TO CHARGE AND REPLENISH YOUR RV’S BATTERIES.
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Batteries

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RV SOLAR 101: BATTERIES

MOBILE POWER SYSTEMS ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS THE BATTERIES THAT HOLD THE POWER.
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Solar Charge Controllers

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RV SOLAR 101: CHARGE CONTROLLERS

THE SOLAR CHARGE CONTROLLER IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT IN YOUR RV SOLAR SYSTEM. THE CONTROLLER MAINTAINS THE LIFE OF THE BATTERY BY PREVENTING OVERCHARGING. WHEN YOUR BATTERIES ARE LOW, THE CONTROLLER PROVIDES A FULL FLOW OF CURRENT FROM YOUR SOLAR PANELS TO REPLENISH YOUR BATTERY BANKS.
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Power Inverters

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RV SOLAR 101: POWER INVERTERS

WHILE YOUR RV BATTERIES GENERALLY PROVIDE 12 VOLT DC POWER, MANY OF THE APPLIANCES YOU RUN IN YOUR RV REQUIRE 120 VOLTS AC (LIKE IN YOUR HOME). MAKING THIS CONVERSION IS THE PRIMARY ROLE OF YOUR RV POWER INVERTER.
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Converters, Chargers and Transfer Switches

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RV SOLAR 101: POWER CONVERTERS, BATTERY CHARGERS, AND TRANSFER SWITCHES

IN RV APPLICATIONS, THE TERMS ‘POWER CONVERTER’ AND ‘BATTERY CHARGER’ ARE USED INTERCHANGEABLY. THE CONVERTER TAKES AC POWER (FROM SHORE POWER OR A GENERATOR), CONVERTS IT TO DC, AND USES IT TO CHARGE THE RV BATTERIES.
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Gabe and Roccio
Gabe and Roccio
@ourmixedjourney
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Between the easy and friendly customer service and the quality of all their products, we are super confident and happy to recommend Go Power for all things solar.
Lee Winbush
Lee Winbush
@ledandwandering
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Overall, I’m thrilled with our Go Power! Solar system. It gives us incredible freedom to camp comfortably even when we're away from RV campground hookups. With this system, we’ll be able to take extended trips to our family homestead out west or other interesting places like BLM land or Harvest Hosts.
Jessie Biser
Jessie Biser@acrovanadventures
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Overall I do recommend this package, especially for vans or RVs, if you are somewhat new to the DIY electrical world, or if you want to get a decent amount of power without breaking the bank. This has everything you need. if you want a little more power (solar or battery) you can always add more later!
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