RV Solar Guides, Sizing & Gear

Practical RV Solar Advice for Real-World Setups

Learn how to size your battery bank, choose the right solar gear, and build a reliable RV power system with step-by-step guides, comparisons, and practical recommendations.

Portable solar panel with extension cable at a desert boondocking campsite

Latest Guides

Explore the latest RV solar guides, sizing advice, and gear recommendations.

MPPT charge controller wired neatly in RV cabinet for solar charging
Read the full guide first: Read the full guide before starting — each step builds on the one before it.
MPPT and PWM solar charge controllers mounted side by side in RV
Best Overall: Victron SmartSolar MPPT — Full-time boondockers who want maximum daily harvest and room to grow the array
RV battery monitor shunt wired to lithium battery bank negative terminal
Best Overall: Victron SmartShunt — RVers who want a proven, widely supported shunt monitor with a large user community.

What You’ll Find Here

Sun Amp RV focuses on RV solar sizing, batteries, wiring, components, and practical buying advice. The goal is simple: help RV owners understand what they need and avoid expensive mistakes.

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