Complete RV Solar Chargers

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AM Solar’s Solar Charging Kits are designed to include everything needed for converting solar energy and feeding it to a battery bank.  Our solar panel kits can be customized to any specific vehicle, application, or assortment of pre-existing components such as Airstream solar pre-wires.  We offer a wide variety of solar panels, mounts, sealant, wire harnesses, adapters, UV resistant cable, cable management, combiner boxes, disconnects, breakers, fuses, MPPT charge controllers, lugs, monitors, and even portable solar panels.  We have kits for vehicles with no existing solar infrastructure, kits for vehicles with prewires, and components to expand existing kits.  We can help you select the proper component sizes and ratings to build a safe, powerful, and economically efficient system.

AM Solar’s staff can guide you in designing a kit to meet your specific needs, and we even offer professional solar panel installation.  We have solar power kits designed specifically for van conversions, truck campers, 5th Wheels, skoolies, Class A motorhomes, etc.  Be sure to check out our proprietary non-penetrating mounts and RV Solar combiner box.

 

Solar Charging

Assemble your solar charging system in four simple steps:

  • 1 DETERMINE HOW MUCH SOLAR WATTAGE YOU MAY EVENTUALLY WANT
  • 2 SELECT THE APPROPRIATE Complete Solar Charger KIT
  • 3 ADD SOLAR PANELS AND BUILD YOUR ARRAY
  • 4 ADD SEALANT

For a more detailed explanation on Solar Charging System design, read more here.

Select the appropriate Complete Solar Charger

Choose the kit corresponding to the total wattage you think you may eventually want. This could include roof-mounted panels as well as portable panels.

 

  • Complete Solar Charger (15A)

    These kits offer everything one may need in order to put up to 230W onto an existing battery bank.  With the advanced MPPT charge controller and Bluetooth communication, these kits form an ideal foundation for a small power system mounted to a rigid...

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  • Complete Solar Charger (20A)

    These kits offer everything one may need in order to put up to 290W onto an existing battery bank.  With the advanced MPPT charge controller and Bluetooth communication, these kits form an ideal foundation for a small power system mounted to a rigid...

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  • Complete Solar Charger (30A)

    These kits offer everything one may need in order to put up to 440W onto an existing battery bank.  With the advanced MPPT charge controller and Bluetooth communication, these kits form an ideal foundation for a medium power system mounted to a rigid...

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  • Complete Solar Charger (50A)

    These kits offer everything one may need in order to put up to 700W onto an existing battery bank.  With the advanced MPPT charge controller and Bluetooth communication, these kits form an ideal foundation for a medium power system mounted to a rigid...

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  • Complete Solar Charger (85A)

    These kits offer everything one may need in order to put up to 1200W onto an existing battery bank.  With the advanced MPPT charge controller and Bluetooth communication, these kits form an ideal foundation for a large power system mounted to a rigid...

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  • Complete Solar Charger (100A)

    These kits offer everything one may need in order to put up to 1400W onto an existing battery bank.  With the advanced MPPT charge controller and Bluetooth communication, these kits form an ideal foundation for a large power system mounted to a rigid...

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Add Solar Panels

Make sure you get the variant that matches what you want to connect your panel to. For example, kits that use the new Zamp combiner box (15A and 20A kits) work with panels that kits that end in Cable or ATP connectors. Our larger kits use the AM Solar combiner box which is compatible with panel kits ending in Cable. If you want to add a series panel to a panel going to a combiner box, select a panel kit ending in “S”. If you want to connect to a standard Zamp combiner box, get the panel kits ending in SAE. If you already have mounts and a wire harness, and just want a panel by itself, get a Raw panel.

  • NOIR 100W Solar Panel

    Custom designed by Grape Solar for mobile applications, this 100W panel is ideal for Airstreams trailers, vans, truck campers, and any application where roof space is limited. The Grape Solar NOIR 100W panel comes in several kit variants.  Select the correct kit to...

    • Wattage: 100W
    • Type: Monocrystalline
    • Operating Voltage (Vmp): 19.1V
    • Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 23.1V
    • Operating Current (Imp): 5.23A
    • Short Circuit Current (Isc): 5.59A
    • Size: 41" x 22" x 1.38" 15.4lbs
    • Frame: Black Anodized Aluminum
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  • NOIR 110W Solar Panel

    Custom designed by Grape Solar for mobile applications, this 110W panel is ideal for Airstreams trailers, vans, truck campers, and any application where roof space is limited. The Grape Solar NOIR 110W panel comes in several kit variants.  Select the correct kit to...

    • Wattage: 110W
    • Type: Monocrystalline
    • Operating Voltage (Vmp): 21.3V
    • Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 25.7V
    • Operating Current (Imp): 5.18A
    • Short Circuit Current (Isc): 5.60A
    • Size: 68" x 15.4" x 1.38" 17.9lbs
    • Frame: Black Anodized Aluminum
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  • Zamp 95W Short Solar Panel

    Designed for narrow spaces using 6" cells, this panel is ideal for small systems. Made in Bend, Oregon, United States. Zamp uses tempered, low iron, 3.2 mm, anti-reflective coated solar glass. The benefits include: 1. Increased efficiency of the solar panel by 3-5%...

    • Wattage: 95W
    • Type: Monocrystalline
    • Operating Voltage (Vmp): 20.3V
    • Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 24.11V
    • Operating Current (Imp): 4.67A
    • Short Circuit Current (Isc): 4.83A
    • Size: 39.6" x 19.9" x 1.38" 14.3lbs
    • Frame: Black Anodized Aluminum
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  • Zamp 95W Long Solar Panel

    Designed for narrow spaces using 6" cells, this panel is ideal for small systems. Made in Bend, Oregon, United States. Zamp uses tempered, low iron, 3.2 mm, anti-reflective coated solar glass. The benefits include: 1. Increased efficiency of the solar panel by 3-5%...

    • Wattage: 95W
    • Type: Monocrystalline
    • Operating Voltage (Vmp): 20.3V
    • Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 24.11V
    • Operating Current (Imp): 4.67A
    • Short Circuit Current (Isc): 4.83A
    • Size: 58.3" x 13.6" x 1.38" 14.3lbs
    • Frame: Black Anodized Aluminum
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  • Zamp 115W Solar Panel

    Designed for narrow spaces using 6" cells, this panel is ideal for small systems. Made in Bend, Oregon, United States. Zamp uses tempered, low iron, 3.2 mm, AR coated(which stands for anti-reflective) solar glass. The benefits include: 1. Increased efficiency of the solar...

    • Wattage: 115W
    • Type: Monocrystalline
    • Operating Voltage (Vmp): 18.0V
    • Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 23.8V
    • Operating Current (Imp): 6.3A
    • Short Circuit Current (Isc): 6.8A
    • Size: 39.6" x 26.6" x 1.38" 17.6lbs
    • Frame: Silver Anodized Aluminum
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  • Zamp 190W Solar Panel

    These panels use cut 6" monocrystalline cells. Made in Bend, Oregon, United States. Dual Mode solar panels kits can be purchased in two different configurations. Parallel: Two separate, shade resilient, parallel-connected panels (ideal for installations next to air conditioners) Series: A single high-voltage...

    • Wattage: 190W
    • Type: Monocrystalline
    • Operating Voltage (Vmpp): 20.4V / 40.9V
    • Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 24.2V / 48.4V
    • Operating Current (Impp): 9.3A / 4.65A
    • Short Circuit Current (Isc): 10.02A / 5.01A
    • Size: 58.3" x 26.4" x 1.38" 26.0lbs
    • Frame: Silver Anodized Aluminum
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  • Rich Solar 200W Solar Panel

    High wattage, using 6" cells, this panel is ideal for large systems where there is ample roof space. These modules come in a standard and higher-voltage version*. Please be sure to match your kit and/or module(s) to similar voltage profile modules. Please reach...

    • Wattage: 200W
    • Type: Monocrystalline
    • Nominal Voltage: 12V / 24V
    • Operating Voltage (Vmpp): 20.4V / 37.6V
    • Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 24.3V / 45.4V
    • Operating Current (Impp): 9.80A / 5.32A
    • Short Circuit Current (Isc): 10.2A / 5.83A
    • Size: 58.7" x 26.8" x 1.38" 26.5lbs
    • Frame: Silver Anodized Aluminum
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  • Zamp Obsidian 100W Solar Panel

    This panel has it all, a low-profile, a narrow footprint, and high output. It is ideal for van conversions, Airstreams, or anyone wanting the latest in mobile solar panel technology. Custom-engineered by Zamp Solar and made in Bend, Oregon. High Performance: By using...

    • Wattage: 100W
    • Type: Monocrystalline
    • Operating Voltage (Vmp): 21.9V
    • Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 25.62V
    • Operating Current (Imp): 4.83A
    • Short Circuit Current (Isc): 4.58A
    • Size:: 20.7" x 43.6" x 0.67" 10.78lbs
    • Frame:: Obsidian Black Anodized Aluminum
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  • Zamp Obsidian 90W L Solar Panel

    This panel has it all, a low-profile, a narrow footprint, and high output. It is ideal for van conversions, Airstreams, or anyone wanting the latest in mobile solar panel technology. Custom-engineered by Zamp Solar and made in Bend, Oregon. Narrow Footprint: Perfect for...

    • Wattage: 90W
    • Type: Monocrystalline
    • Operating Voltage (Vmp): 18.0V
    • Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 23.8V
    • Operating Current (Imp): 5.0A
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Add Sealant

Kits that include a Combiner box and Complete Kits come with one tube of self-leveling Dicor. This will be sufficient for the combiner box and your first two panels. Beyond that, you will want one tube for every three panels.

If you have an Airstream, van, skoolie, or other RV with a metal or fiberglass roof, we recommend Teroson Sealant. If you have a TPO, EPDM, or rubber roof, use Dicor Sealant. You can use Dicor on metal or fiberglass, but don’t use Teroson on TPO. Self-Leveling Dicor Sealant is required to seal the inside of the combiner box.

  • Dicor Sealant

    Dicor protects the VHB tape from the elements. Use it to seal around mount feet, cable management hardware and combiner boxes attached to roofs.

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  • TEROSON MS 5510 Sealant

    Ideal for Airstream roofs, Teroson protects the VHB tape from the elements and is UV rated. Use it to seal around mount feet, cable management hardware, and combiner boxes attached to roofs. Do not use Teroson on TPO roofs. TEROSON® MS 5510™ WHITE...

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Miscellaneous Parts

  • Zamp Side Port Integration Kits

    These kits integrate a Zamp side port to either an existing solar charging core or directly to the battery bank. Ideal for Zamp folding panels that are regulated (Zamp Side Port to Battery Kit) or unregulated (Zamp Side Port to Central Controller Kit).

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  • 35mm Rocker Foot Mount Set

    For use with 35mm (1.38") frame solar panels. Made from corrosion resistant stainless steel. AM Solar Rocker Foot Mount Sets are the culmination of decades of RV solar installation experience.  The mounts are designed to attach to the short sides of the solar...

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  • 35mm Rocker Foot Mount Set for Zamp Panels

    For use with the 35mm (1.38") frame of Zamp Legacy solar panels. Made of corrosion resistant stainless steel. AM Solar Rocker Foot Mount Sets are the culmination of decades of RV solar installation experience.  The mounts are designed to attach to the short...

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  • Roof Wire Transition Kits

    These transition kits contain all the hardware needed to manage your rooftop wire runs from one plug type at the solar modules, to another at the Combiner Box or series pair. These kits do not come with UV protected 10/2 wire. That wire...

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  • Roof Wire - AMS Custom 10ga Duplex

    Custom designed for AM Solar with a UV resistant jacket and a round profile that creates a tight seal through a liquid tight strain relief, this cable goes from solar panels to the combiner box. Price is per foot.

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  • High Current On-Off Mini Switch

    High Current On/Off Mini Switch

    *Color may vary based on availability. This will have no effect on performance.* Manually disconnect high current lines. This switch is typically used between a combiner box and a charge controller, or between a battery bank and an inverter. AM Solar Part Number:...

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  • DC Breakers

    Because of Direct Current's tendency to arc when disconnected, special breakers are needed. These DC breakers are ideally used between charge controllers and battery banks and on alternator or small inverter lines. AM Solar Part Number: BRKR-DC-BRKR-030A BRKR-DC-BRKR-040A BRKR-DC-BRKR-050A BRKR-DC-BRKR-060A BRKR-DC-BRKR-080A BRKR-DC-BRKR-100A BRKR-DC-BRKR-120A...

    • Dimensions: H 1.8" x W 2.3" x D 3.5"
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  • ATC Fuse Kit

    ATC Fuse Kit

    Add a fuse kit to a load or charging source. What you get: 1x FUSEHLDR-ATC ATC Fuse Holder & Cap 2x FUSE-ATC-015A/020A/025A/030A ATC Fuse-15/20/25/30 Amp 1x SPLICE-10-BUTT-HS 10-12 ga. Butt HS 1x LUG-10GA-RING-HS LUG-10GA-RING-H.S. AM Solar Part Number: 93F-ATC-015A, 93F-ATC-020A, 93F-ATC-025A, 93F-ATC-030A

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  • MC-4 Comparable T-Branch Connectors

    This connector set combines the MC-4 type cable outputs of two solar panels in parallel.mc

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  • Duplex-8/2

    Typically used between a combiner box and a charge controller in 30A (or 400W) or smaller systems Sold by the foot AM Solar Part Number:  CABLE-8GA-2-R&B, CABLE-8GA-2-GRY

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  • Duplex-6/2

    Typically used between a combiner box and a charge controller in 25A-35A (or 300W-500W) systems Sold by the foot AM Solar Part Number:  CABLE-6GA-2-GRY

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  • Duplex-4/2

    Typically used between a combiner box and a charge controller in 40A-60A (or 600W-800W) systems Sold by the foot AM Solar Part Number:  CABLE-4GA-2-GRY5

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  • Duplex-2/2

    Typically used between a combiner box and a charge controller in 70A (or 900W) or larger systems. Sold by the foot AM Solar Part Number:  CABLE-2GA-2-GRY8

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Complete Solar Chargers FAQs

  • What is a “Complete Solar Charger Kit”?

AM Solar Complete Solar Charger Kits are designed to include everything needed to charge a battery bank with power from the sun.  Different kit variants conform to a variety of applications and degrees of customization.  The simplest of these kits are designed to mesh with factory installed pre-wire system, others extend the wire harness up to the roof, some offer multiple combiner box options, and some offer everything, including panels and mounts.

  • What is included a “Complete Solar Charger Kit”?

Depending on the kit variant, there may be solar panels, mounts, sealant, roof cables, a combiner box, main wire harness, disconnect switch, charge controller, circuit protection, lugs, and heat shrink.

  • Why would someone get a “Complete Solar Charger Kit”?

AM Solar simplifies the process of designing and installing a solar array by creating pre-configured kits with properly rated and compatible components that have been proven in our installation bays and on hundreds of RVs across North America.  Our kits are a one-stop shop for a pre-engineered solution.  If you have a unique application that requires something a little different, let us know, and we’ll customize one of the kits for you.

  • What does the charge controller do?

A good charge controller system efficiently draws power from a solar panel, or group of solar panels, and converts it into something that can safely charge a battery bank.

  • What is a combiner box?

A combiner box serves two purposes.  The first is to combine the wires coming from each solar panel or string of solar panels in series or parallel (typically parallel) and the second is to cover the roof penetration, feeding wires down to the charge controller.

  • What is the main wire harness?

This is the cable that goes from the combiner box down to the charge controller, and then to the battery bank.  This needs to be thick enough to handle the current over a long distance without creating an excessive voltage drop.

  • What could go wrong?

Improperly designed systems might not be able to handle all of the power from the solar array.  Undersized components may result in inefficiencies or even fires.  Poor-quality components may not last very long and could damage your RV.  Over-engineered systems may not be as economically efficient as some electrically sound alternatives.

  • How do I know which panels are best for my application?

There are a wide variety of panels.  You can base your selection on fit, aesthetics, brand preferences, etc.  As long the panel does not violate your aesthetic plans and brand preferences, we recommend mounting the largest panels that will fit, because the cost of mounting a 200W panel is the same as the cost to mount a 100W panel.

  • Why don’t you have higher-wattage panels?

We don’t recommend using residential solar panels in mobile applications.  These are typically panels rated at 220W or more.  Their larger frames make them more difficult to mount and they don’t hold up well to road vibration.  The wider spans of glass tend to flex more, which leads to microfractures in the cells, which leads to a decline in performance over time.  Additionally, these larger panels typically have a higher voltage which makes it difficult to mix future add-on panels.  That being said, many people use them, and the price might be low enough to offset the reduced performance.

  • Can panels be mixed or do they all have to be the same?

As long as panels have a similar voltage, they can be connected in parallel.  By “similar”, we mean having a Vmp within 3V.  The further the Vmp between mixed panels the less compatible the panels are in a parallel connection.

  • What do all the variants within each panel model represent?

Each of our solar panels is sold with a number of variants to match the different ways that they can be connected to a system.  Raw panels are just panels, with no mounts or wire harnesses.  Other options represent unique connection types that might be used with a particular combiner box or wire harness (e.g. MC4, SAE, ATP, or AMS C-box).  You can also choose if the panel will be connected in series to an existing panel.

  • What if I have other questions?

Fill out our Quote Request form and we’ll be happy to get you answers.

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    Support from AMSolar is definitely 5 stars. 1st line of support for Victron equipment provided through distributors. AMSolar likely one of the best when it comes to RVs.

    Tom B

  • Zamp 2 Pole Plug, PV Side

    AM Solar is my “go to” website and store for all my solar needs. They provide technical advice to help ensure you are choosing the correct components. Their parts and connectors are high quality and come with heat shrink cabling to ensure a water tight connection.

    Bryan S

  • Liquid Tight Strain Relief for 10/2 cable

    Tight fit on the cables (my 10 AWG cables have extra thick insulation so it was harder to get the wire in but it did work!

    Bob S

  • VE SmartSolar MPPT 150/85-Tr VE.Can

    Hands down the best source for your RV solar needs. From the very knowledgeable CSR who answered the phone to the solar technician. They reviewed my current system then gave recommendations for improvements.

    Ken I

  • Zamp ATP Prep Kit – Male

    This is a nice kit to have. Everything needed to attach your panel to the zamp box. Very slick. Highly recommend.

    Steve S

  • AM Solar Roof Combiner Box (C-Box)

    Well layed out and easy access for running wires inside. The top of the box has a seal and overlays the bottom half giving good moisture control. This new version is greatly improved.

    Pamela D

  • Dicor Sealant

    I visit a lot of industrial manufacturing and assembly facilities in my job as an environmental engineer. Sometimes it evident that a facility has an organized mind at work setting things up. I get that feeling with AM Solar. Keep up the good work guys.

    Dan M

  • Dicor Sealant

    I enjoy doing business with AM Solar. All the employees have been there a long time. They know and use the products the sell. They are knowledgeable and very helpful. They are the first company I turn to for my Airstream solar needs.

    Keith W

  • VHB Tape, two 5″ Strips

    I enjoy doing business with AM Solar. All the employees have been there a long time. They know and use the products the sell. They are knowledgable and very helpful. They are the first company I turn to for my Airstream solar needs.

    Keith W

  • TEROSON MS 5510 Sealant (legacy)

    This is the 2nd large order I have made from AM Solar. They are absolutely the best. Garret went above and beyond helping me, a do it yourselfer, know what I needed to buy. The kits are especially helpful with all the small accessories.

    Scott M

  • TEROSON MS 5510 Sealant (legacy)

    I enjoy doing business with AM Solar. All the employees have been there a long time. They know and use the products the sell. They are knowledgeable and very helpful. They are the first company I turn to for my Airstream solar needs.

    Keith W

  • Roof Wire Harness Acc. Kit

    I enjoy doing business with AM Solar. All the employees have been there a long time. They know and use the products the sell. They are knowledgeable and very helpful. They are the first company I turn to for my Airstream solar needs.

    Keith W