System Stages

The following stages are intended to give an outline of systems. Individual systems can vary greatly of what is desired and possible for each RV. A discussion of what you would like to run in your RV is the best place to start.

Stage 1: Basic system to keep batteries charged. Many manufactures now include this in the base models.

Stage 2: Additional battery and solar panels. Inverter is installed to run most outlets except for Microwave and Coffee maker.

Stage 3: House battery is replaced with a large bank. About half of the roof is covered with PV panels. This system can run anything one at a time in the RV.

Stage 4: This system is designed to run everything and multiple appliances at the same time. Lead acid batteries are replaced with a large LiFePO4 (Lithium) bank. The roof is covered in PV panels. No need for a generator in most cases. Multiple large inverter/charges are installed. This plan can run one AC for 4 to 8 hrs, cook in a microwave, and do a load of laundry on a sunny day.

All system are custom tailored to your needs and wishes. We will never try to sell you a "package-deal." We can meet your budget and build in flexibility and expandability, (in most cases). We listen to what you want and discuss options and possibilities.

Please see these web pages for cost and good information about RV solar:

Note: All solar projects are bid per job because of the customizatioin of each system.

https://www.rvwithtito.com/articles/how-much-does-rv-solar-cost/

https://www.rvtalk.net/how-much-does-it-cost-to-install-solar-panels-on-an-rv/

https://www.mobile-solarpower.com

Simple explanations of electricy and solar:

https://www.mobile-solarpower.com/electricity-for-dummies.html