RV installation of solar panels

How do I install solar panels on my RV?

You simply clean the area where the panel will lay, stick the panel down (avoiding any uneven surface that could affect the adhesive’s ability to stick), and surround the edges with a good sealant tape like Eternabond. That’s it! There’s no easier way to install solar panels on your RV.

Do solar panels power RVs?

Batteries store the electricity produced by the solar panel so that your RV can still be powered when there’s no sunlight available (i.e. at night or during bad weather). Technically, solar panels don’t power devices, the solar panels charge the battery and the batteries are what supply the power.

How do I connect a solar charge controller to my RV?

If needed, use a multimeter or voltmeter to test your wire polarity and mark them. Then connect the charge controller with the power cables that you previously ran from the solar panels to inside the RV. Make the connections to your house battery or to the panels first depending on what the solar kit recommends.