Is 400W Solar Kit From Rich Solar A Good Setup For School Bus Conversion With 2 Batteries?

Updated 08/07/2025 | Published 07/14/2025

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Rich Solar RV Solar Charging Kit w/ 2 Panels - 12V - 400 Watts

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$642.32

Rich Solar RV Solar Charging Kit w/ 6 Panels - 12V - 1,200 Watts

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$1689.40

Question:

We’re building out a school bus conversion. would the RS97VR be too much for a 2-battery setup? lithium 100ah each, wired in parallel . thanks, Kate

asked by: Kate

Expert Reply:

Not at all, Kate! The Rich Solar RV Solar Charging Kit w/ 2 Panels - 12V - 400 Watts # RS97VR is ideal for bus life. It’s a great match for a 200Ah lithium setup, with headroom for adding an inverter or third battery later if you decide to do so.

The general rule of thumb is to fit as much solar as you can, since most people feel like they could always have more free energy from our beautiful sun.

Now if you were trying to use the largest kit we have which is the Rich Solar RV Solar Charging Kit w/ 6 Panels - 12V - 1,200 Watts # RS67VR, then I'd say that would be overkill! Have you wanted to build a school bus conversion for a long time?

expert reply by: Andrew N

Andrew N.

8/7/2025

Hey Kate, how's the solar setup working out for your school bus conversion? I'm curious to know if the Rich Solar kit is meeting your energy needs. Let me know how it's going, as it could really help others planning similar projects!