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A complete solar system (Inverter, Batteries, and Panels) has many benefits. The system is wired into you current RV electrical system. As long as you have power (Ah) in your batteries your RV will function just the same as if its plugged into shore power. Every item in your RV can be run off your system including the microwave and air conditioning.

Besides the obvious freedom it provides to avoid campgrounds by boondocking without giving up amenities. This makes stopping at rest areas to eat, feed dogs, use the bathroom, etc. so much better when you can turn the air conditioning on for that hour. "Lot-docking" is so much better when you can still watch TV or make that much needed coffee in the morning to get going in your normal coffee maker. If the power goes out at your RV park or even your sticks & bricks home you would still have a fully functioning RV.

Every system has its limitations and everyone's needs are a little different. Some need reliable air conditioning to keep pets comfortable and safe. Some just want your 12v battery to stay charged . The great thing is we can build you a system to fit your budget now meeting as many needs as we can with the ability to easily grow the system over time.

An average RV solar panel system runs $12,000 with all parts and labor included. That said, what is “average”? That could be far off of what you want or need, less or more. Price changing factors include whether you plan to boondock full-time or only sometimes, if you want to be able to run your air conditioner (or multiple), and how long you want your battery storage to last in the event that it’s a cloudy week. Check out our popular pre-built RV Solar Panel Kits page to get an idea of what each average sized solar panel system can handle and what that would cost.

This all depends on your usage. Charging phones, running TV’s, the bug zapper, lighting and similar don’t use much electricity. However, running microwaves and air conditioners definitely do. The number and size of solar panels will be determined by what you want to run, your available roof space, and budget of course. To get an idea of what a few different sized solar panel systems can run, head over to our RV Solar Packages page!

This is the beauty of choosing Cross Country RV Solar, we are mobile RV solar installers! As full-time travelers ourselves, we can come to you anywhere in the USA. That said, most of our customers are happiest when we meet in a beautiful boondocking destination! Our rig is outfitted with a 30am power hookup and a water hookup that you can use during the installation. Start your boondocking adventure off on the right foot in a beautiful setting and get advice from experineced fulltimers so you can learn how rewarding and enjoyable being "Plugged Into Nature" really is!

All of my solar panel systems will run an A/C, but how often and how long you run the A/C will greatly affect the size of your solar array and batter bank. To give you an idea, running an A/C freely throughout the day takes the system from an average $12k system to $18k minimum or $25k+ if you want to run 2 air conditioners freely.

While our minimum solar panel systems are 300 amp hours, an average system ends up around 600 amp hours. 1,000 or more amp hours is considered a large system and more on the rare side for most people’s needs. It all comes down to how you plan to use your rv. Is this for occasional weekend trips? Will you be traveling for weeks at a time? Or will you be living fulltime in your rig and want the comfort and convenience of not having to worry about it as you go about living your life?

I love answering this question, because it’s one major thing that separates us from every other RV solar installer out there. YES you can! While others have you bring your rig to their shop and they disconnect electric from your rig during the install, our happiest customers meet with us in a beautiful boondocking location, perhaps in the woods, on the beach or cliffside with stunning views - all while being hooked up to a dedicated 30amp power hookup on our own rig! So yes, you can remain in your RV during the install, we can potluck together and share our best tips for boondocking and being “plugged into nature”!