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Using an 80-watt solar panel and solar controller, this charging system provides an extra boost to your RV batteries while you're on the road. Controller regulates and monitors power output while preventing harmful overcharging.
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If you are an energy-conscious RV owner, the Go Power Eco solar charging system provides clean, renewable power and an extra boost to your batteries while you are on the road. This kit comes with everything you need to charge your RV batteries with sunlight. Using a solar panel, this system collects solar energy to create DC power that passes through a solar controller to charge your RV batteries.
The charging process starts with the solar panel, which installs on the roof of your RV. When solar energy interacts with the silicon cells in the panel, it generates a flow of DC electrical current that charges your RV's batteries. Each of the monocrystalline cells is made from a single crystal of silicon, so the electrons that create the current have more space to move, making this panel more efficient than one with polycrystalline cells. And in optimal sunlight conditions, the panel produces 80 watts per hour.
The silicon cells are set between a cushioned backing material and tempered solar glass to withstand the elements. The glass has low-iron content to provide exceptional transparency, which ensures maximum sunlight collection. Finally, the panel is framed with anodized marine-grade aluminum to resist rust and corrosion.
The solar controller prevents harmful overcharging by adjusting the power generated by the solar panel before it reaches your batteries. It uses pulse width modulation technology to regulate the output through pulses that provide a consistent charge. Typically, this type of technology is a good fit for smaller systems with lower voltages.
Using a multistage charging system, the controller automatically switches voltages while the battery bank charges. This accelerates the charge, but also helps extend battery life by adjusting the voltage during the different modes. The controller is compatible with multiple battery types and includes preset charging profiles for sealed/gel, AGM, flooded/wet cell, and lithium batteries.
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The backlit, digital display acts as an information center for your solar panel output. It shows the charging current, battery voltage, and battery state of charge. It also allows you to input your battery type and choose a charging profile. Additionally, a built-in USB port on the front of the controller provides a convenient outlet to charge your cell phone or tablet.
Lastly, the controller includes several built-in safety features to help protect your equipment. The charging process will shut down if the controller starts to overheat and when an overcurrent is detected. Also, if the battery or solar panel is wired incorrectly, it activates a reverse polarity alarm.
The system includes a 80-watt solar panel, a 10-amp PWM solar controller, MC4 cables, and all the necessary installation hardware.
Note: This kit may require more wiring and additional parts depending on your RV setup.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (54 Customer Reviews)
Using an 80-watt solar panel and solar controller, this charging system provides an extra boost to your RV batteries while you're on the road. Controller regulates and monitors power output while preventing harmful overcharging.
Prior to installing this solar panel my battery would drain while my trailer sat idle. I added an additional battery and then installed this solar panel and now it does not drain from parasitic draw while sitting and not being used. I highly recommend this item or larger if dry camping.
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Nice quality. Would have been nice if the roof entry was included. Be sure to order it if you are doing a through the roof installation.
Les S - 12/23/2022Review from a similar Eco Solar Kit in RV Solar Panels
Perfect solution to fix a constant low battery condition after storing my fifth wheel for any extended period of time. Super simple install with clear and accurate instructions. Highly recommend this product!
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Hey! This little solar panel kit was exactly what I needed. I put together a bicycle trailer for my upcoming recumbent tricycle tour (this Spring). This little 20 watt panel will help me keep my battery charged during the ride.
Product is sturdy and well constructed. Coupled with a solar charger/boost controller this panel delivers all the power I need. Glad I bought.
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The install was simple and appears to be working!
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I was under the mistaken idea that it came with a standard Furion male plug. It doesn't come with any plug on the output end. However, the unit appears very well made and easy to mount.
Wade K - 11/30/2021Review from a similar Eco Solar Kit in RV Solar Panels
Great product keeps my batteries charged during storage.
Review from a similar Eco Solar Kit in RV Solar Panels
Works like a champ to keep my RV batteries topped off while in storage. This along with a cheap solar charge controller and your set.
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I purchased this to install in an enclosed trailer, so I can load and unload my side by side. The instructions were straight forward and I didn’t have any issues.
Review from a similar Eco Solar Kit in RV Solar Panels
So far this winter it has worked good on the battery on my camper, keeps the battery fully charged.
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I installed this panel on the bow railing of our 30’ sailboat about 1 year ago to keep the 105 Amp Hour deep cycle house battery topped as the boat sits on her slip all the time. And so far it has done an excellent job, battery shows full charge any time we take the boat out. I did use a small marine grade charge controller (bought elsewhere) for piece of mind as the panel can produce peak voltage higher than the recommended charge of the Gel type battery I have connected. Good panel served us well for our need.
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works great for my car trailer charges the battery for the winch
robert d - 09/15/2020Review from a similar Eco Solar Kit in RV Solar Panels
Works great. I have it hooked to the battery on my dump trailer so it is always fully charged.
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Worked as advertised. Good quality.
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I haven't installed it yet. It did get here in a timely fashion.
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Awesome product! Charges my trailer winch battery faster than anticipated. Control module shows battery's charge percentage and charge rate which is very useful
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I used this to keep my deep cycle battery charged on my car hauler. I have a 9000 LB winch on it and this works great.
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The product seems fine so far. It took forever before it was shipped. Hopefully their warehouse gets straightened up.
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RESAPONSE TIME WAS GREAT, PRODUCT IS WHAT I WANTED
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Great products and great people. When riding hours with my girlfriends etrailer and their good self help articles are fondly described. This is our go to place for horse living quarters products.
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Great job, quick and easy, thank you
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Easy hookup. Works great as a battery tender
Review from a similar Eco Solar Kit in RV Solar Panels
Goal was to keep my batteries topped off while the unit was in storage. The Panel works perfect for that! Easy to install, works great.
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