Can etrailer 300 Watt Solar Panel be Used to School Bus Converted to Camper
Updated 04/14/2025 | Published 03/27/2025
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I have a school bus conversion in process, I have electrical ran but want one of these kits to power the bus instead of using the generator that is powered by a propane tank. Will this particular kit work? E-trailer RV Solar Panel Kit - PWM Solar Controller - 300 Watt Solar Panels I will have a small 1-cup coffee maker in it and a small fan and some bistro lights. Please advise, Paula Rowe
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Hey Paula, so a solar panel kit like the etrailer RV Solar Panel Kit part # e77FV can be a great component to your power setup but you'll need this kit to charge a battery that your 12 volt accessories would draw power from. Based just one what you listed this kit would easily be able to keep the battery topped off. Usually people use a deep cycle battery like the Bright Way part # BRW94FR if you don't have one picked out already.
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Paula
4/14/2025
Could you list everything I need to purchase to make the bus run?