RV Solar Calculator

Step 1 – Calculate your RV electrical power requirements

12 Volt Appliances

12 Volt AppliancesAmps
QuantityHours Run Per DayTotal Amps Per Day
10 watt
.8269.6
15 Watt Lights12612
12 volt tv3139
Fan22624
Furnace81216
12 Volt Stereo.8132.4
Propane Alarm (usually 24 Hrs per day).211245
78

120 Volt Appliances - Using DC to AC Inverters

120 Volt ApplianceAmpsX QuantityX Hours Run Per Day!ERROR! undefined variable 'totalampsperday'
DVD Player3
133
Satellite4128
Microwave (average .15 hours a day)1001.1515
Toaster651.0332.17
Coffee Maker (Average 0.15 Hours a Day)601.159
Blender121.033.396
Laptop51420
Vacuum (Average 0.15 Hours a Day)351.155.25
Curling Iron (Average 0.15 Hours a Day)31.15.45
Blow Dryer (Average 0.15 Hours a Day)1251.1518.75
TV 4144
Total amp hours per day86 Total Amps


Step 2 – Calculate your total weekly amps needed

Multiply total amps hours per day by the number of days per week (i.e. weekend camping: multiply total amp hours x 2 days, full-time camping: multiply total amps per day x 7 days).
_____________ amps per x ______________# of days of use per week = ________________ total amps

Step 3 – Find the perfect solar panels for your RV

Match your estimated weekly amp usage with the right RV Solar Panel Kit

1-98 Amps

100 Watt RV Solar Kits

98-140 Amps

200 Watt RV Solar Panel Kits


141- 233 Amps 2

200 Watt RV Solar Panel Kits

231-466 Amps

>200 Watt RV Solar Panel Kits

  466 Amps

Rates are based on a 12V system with 5 hour charging times. Actual charging times will vary depending
on geographic location, time of year,  angle of the sun relative to the RV solar panel and, weather conditions.

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