Will Solar Panel Kit Rated At 1,200 Watts Be Enough For Full-Time Off-Grid Use In Fifth Wheel?  

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Hey Ruth, you’re definitely not the only one trying to reduce generator use, especially with fuel costs and noise being what they are. The Rich Solar Kit # RS67VR is actually one of the highest-output roof-mounted kits available at 1,200 watts total, and it’s a fantastic option for full-time RVers like you who want reliable solar power every day.

With 1,200 watts of panel capacity and a powerful MPPT controller included, this kit can deliver 60–70 amps of charge per day in full sun, more than enough to keep up with common full-time loads like:

-A 12V compressor fridge
-LED lighting
-Furnace fan overnight
-Water pump
-Phone, laptop, and camera charging
-Occasional use of a small inverter for internet gear or a blender
-Some AC use (not all day or night!)

Karen and Ed from southern Arizona use this exact system paired with a 300Ah lithium battery bank in their fifth wheel. They boondock on public land for weeks at a time and say they only fire up their generator on cloudy days or when they run high-draw appliances back to back or the AC unit for more than a couple hours. Otherwise, the # RS67VR handles everything, quietly and cleanly.

If you let us know what kind of battery bank you’re using AGM vs lithium, and how many amp-hours, we’d be happy to fine-tune your setup or recommend a matching inverter for those bigger loads. We’ve helped a lot of full-timers design their off-grid power setups, and we’d love to hear what your travel style looks like too.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Andrew N.

8/7/2025

Hey Ruth, I'm curious to know if the Rich Solar Kit is meeting your needs for reducing generator use in your fifth wheel. How has it been working for you so far? Let me know if you need any more help with your setup!