RV Solar Upgrade
Upgrade your RV with rooftop solar for boondocking freedom. MPPT controller, lithium battery, and inverter for AC power anywhere.
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Open in editorThis upgrade transforms your RV from shore-power dependent to solar-capable for boondocking. A 200W rooftop solar panel feeds through an MPPT charge controller to a 200Ah lithium battery — a significant upgrade from the stock lead-acid batteries. A DC fuse panel distributes power to DC circuits and a dedicated fuse protects the 1500W inverter for AC power.
The MPPT controller is essential for rooftop solar — it extracts maximum power even when panels are partially shaded by roof AC units or vents. The lithium battery upgrade doubles your usable capacity compared to lead-acid at half the weight. The inverter lets you run laptops, phone chargers, and small kitchen appliances without shore power. This is the most popular RV upgrade for boondocking and dry camping.
Components
| Component | Qty | Key Spec |
|---|---|---|
| 200W Rooftop Solar | 1 | 200W |
| MPPT Charge Controller | 1 | 30A |
| 200Ah Lithium Battery | 1 | 200Ah |
| 30A Main Fuse | 1 | 30A |
| DC Fuse Panel | 1 | 1 circuit |
| DC Lights | 1 | 5A |
| 160A Inverter Fuse | 1 | 160A |
| 1500W Inverter | 1 | 1500W |
