Question 1

How many watts of solar do I need for my RV?

Accepted Answer

Typically you should first consider the number of appliances you need to power. Next, you need to know how many batteries you want to charge. Having the above information will help you see the number of solar panels you would need to charge and power your RV.

However, anything between 400 to 600 watts on average is an excellent idea. A 12-volt battery at 100 AH will work with 300 watts solar panels. So, with two 12 volts batteries, you get 200 to 250 AH and above 400 watts.

Question 2

Are solar panels for an RV worth it?

Accepted Answer

Using solar panels in your RV will save you hundreds of dollars monthly on power bills. Are you thinking of running on a power generator? Then you may have to contend with the cost of gasoline.

Yes, you have to deal with the initial cost of setting up the RV solar unit. Afterward, you start reaping the benefits with lower power bills.

You can enjoy more fun boondocking in the open rather than crowded RV camps. That again saves you the cost of hookup at camping parks. Besides RV solar station requires little maintenance and is noise-free.

Question 3

Can you run an RV air conditioner with solar power?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is possible. But it will take a lot of resources to power your RV air conditioner with a solar panel. It requires upgrading the electrical setup and a large number of solar panels.

You need 3 to 4 solar panels and two sets of 12 volts DV side batteries. Also, it would help if you had an AC side panel and the inverter systems. The average RV air conditioner requires about 1,800 watts of power to start up. At full capacity, the consumption drops to 650 watts per hour.

Question 4

Can a 100 Watt solar panel run a refrigerator?

Accepted Answer

The regular household refrigerator consumes 100 to 250 watts of power. That means, on average 100-watt solar panels will not power a fridge. You can, however, purchase a smaller camper refrigerator that works 12 volts DC. Two batteries of over 100AH will supply up to 600 to 700 watts

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