Solar isn’t just for your home. Santa Clarita residents, did you know mobile solar and solar camping are possible? For RV, trailer, and camper owners, find out why and how to convert your vehicle to run on sustainable solar power.

Why solar for your RV, trailer, or camper? There are a number of compelling benefits such as the freedom to go to off-grid locations while remaining completely self-sufficient; they’re a quiet alternative to traditional generators; the savings extend battery life up to 50%; it provides backup power for parking lots or emergencies; it requires minimal maintenance; and it is an environmentally friendly and safe source of power.

To power your refrigerator, lights, and other appliances while on the go, you will need a system of parts which will work in unison to harness, store, and provide the power you need.

Solar panels are crystalline silicon cells that convert sunlight to DC (direct current) electricity by charging the battery bank. You can choose from different solar panel types like rigid or flexible rooftop-mounted panels and portable solar kits. Each comes in a number of sizes and wattage capabilities.

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DC electricity only becomes usable power when paired with a power inverter. The power inverter converts DC power to household AC (alternating current) to power your RV, trailer, or camper. Pure sine wave inverters are used for electronic devices and sensitive equipment; modified sine wave inverters are used for resistive loads like toasters and coffee makers. These also come in a variety of sizes based on your unique power needs.

The inverter remote serves as a simple on/off button.

The inverter fuse and cable kit connect the inverter to the batteries in a safe manner.

The solar controller maintains the battery’s life by ensuring the solar power harnessed by the panels don’t overcharge the battery.

Shore power is the on-grid power source.

The transfer switch prevents dangerous AC power back feed and is known as the power decision-maker in the system.

The AC breaker panel distributes power by connecting to the transfer switch to provide power from either the battery bank or shore power to all the AC power outputs.

The battery charger turns AC shore power to DC battery power when fast battery charging is needed.

Lastly, the batteries act as the solar power system’s gas tank. They store DC power generated from the solar panels.

Are you interested in fitting your RV, trailer, or camper with a solar system for your next trip?

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