How much solar would you need to power your adventures? Answer a few questions and we'll estimate the size of system that's right for you.
Your RV summary
- RV type
- Travel
- Trip length
- Panels installed
- Batteries
amp hours / day
amp hours / trip
Recommended products
The product list is meant as a guideline for your power needs. Air conditioners and residential refrigerators usually need more than solar alone — contact us or your dealer. Additional parts such as install kits, remotes or cables may be required.
See the breakdown of your daily draw
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How the RV solar calculator works
The calculator adds up the amp hours your appliances draw from a 12-volt battery bank each day. DC items such as lights, water pumps and fans are counted directly; 120 V items such as microwaves and TVs are converted to 12 V amps with inverter losses included. The total is adjusted for the season you travel in and multiplied by your trip length, then compared with the usable capacity of your batteries. From that daily figure it recommends a Go Power! roof-mounted or portable solar kit, an expansion panel if you already have solar, and an inverter sized from your largest 120 V appliance.