RV solar and portable power: solar panels, lithium batteries, inverters, generators and power stations sized for off-grid camping and work.
Power decides how long you can camp away from hookups. These guides explain batteries, solar, inverters, generators and portable power stations, and how to size each one from your real daily energy use.
Add up your daily watt-hours first; everything else is sized from that number.
Lithium batteries let you use most of their rated capacity and last many more cycles, while lead-acid is cheaper upfront but should not be drained much below half.
Enough to replace your daily use in the season you camp. Our RV Solar Sizing Calculator works it out.
RV Solar and Portable Power
How to size an RV generator for your air conditioner and appliances, compare inverter, built-in and dual-fuel models, follow campground generator hours, and run one safely.
RV Solar and Portable Power
How to size an RV inverter for your AC loads, why a pure sine wave inverter is usually worth it, and what batteries, cables and fuses it needs.
RV Solar and Portable Power
How to size RV solar panels from your daily energy use, choose between rigid, flexible and portable panels, pick a charge controller, and set realistic expectations.
RV Solar and Portable Power
How to size an RV lithium battery bank, what has to change in your charging system, and how LiFePO4 compares with lead-acid for RV living.
RV Solar and Portable Power
A step-by-step way to size a portable power station for camping: list your devices, add up watt-hours, check surge watts, and plan how you will recharge.
