SOLAR POWER
GIVES YOU FREEDOM
TO CAMP ANYWHERE
AND SAVES YOU MONEY.
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THE SMART WAY TO POWER YOUR RV.
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YOUR RV IS ALL ABOUT FREEDOM.
TO GO WHERE YOU WANT,
WHEN YOU WANT.
To enjoy all the comforts of your RV, you need power. A generator
can provide you power, but they’re noisy and expensive to fuel and
maintain. Solar power is a quiet, reliable and cost-effective alternative.
As long as there is daylight – your solar panels will charge your
battery, providing you power during the day and night.
200 watt Solar Flex Kit
SO L A R K E E P S YO U R BAT T E R I E S H E A LT H Y!
Healthy batteries are the heart of your RV’s electrical system. Keeping
batteries consistently charged is key to maximizing their lifespan.
Solar keeps working even when you are parked by topping up your
batteries during daylight to ensure they are always full.
Go Power! SOLAR CHARGING KITS
GIVE YOU FREEDOM TO ROAM.
FREEDOM
QUIET
SAVINGS
ZERO FUEL
RENEWABLE
Leave the grid
behind knowing
you’ll have all the
power you need for
almost everything.
Many campsites
restrict use of
noisy generators.
Go Power! solar
is silent.
Solar kits keep
batteries charged
which prolongs
lifespan and reduces
replacement frequency.
Solar also saves you
site hook-up fees.
With Go Power!
solar, the sun is
your fuel source
– and it’s free!
Solar is the safest,
cleanest and
simplest source of
power available.
*Air conditioners
generally excluded.
BACK UP
POWER
Solar prepares you
for emergencies,
or for overnights in
a parking lot away
from shore power.
RV Solar Power is in Demand
Many new RVs come with or are pre-wired for Go Power! solar kits. Look for the “Solar On Board”,
“Wired for Solar” or “Solar on the Side” sticker on your dealer’s lot. A pre-wired system is a great
way to save on installation costs!
S AV E M O N E Y
W IT H S O L A R
Solar kits cost as little as
a portable generator and
are maintenance free.
HOW SOLAR WORKS
This diagram shows the components of the Go Power! Solar Elite System.
Go Power! offers a selection of solar kits and systems to suit your power
needs and budget.
Solar Panels*
Panels convert the sun’s energy to
electricity, which charges the battery
bank. Panels may be mounted to the
rooftop, or choose a portable solar kit.
Cable Entry Plate
Optional component that provides
a water-tight, vibration proof
connection (sold separately).
Solar Controller*
Regulates the amount of electricity sent
from the panels to the batteries. Protects
batteries from overcharging damage.
Battery Converter / Charger
Allows for shore power
to charge your batteries.
DC
Pow
er
Inverter
remote
Shore
power
er
ow
P
AC
Inverter fuse
and cable kit
Transfer Switch
Automatically selects
shore or inverter power
to feed into your AC
breaker panel.
*Solar kit components (DC power only)
Inverter
Converts DC (12V) battery
power to AC (120V) power to use
common household electronics,
devices and appliances.
Batteries
High efficiency batteries (1 to 4+ needed)
are the system’s DC power reservoir.
Batteries store the electricity generated
from the solar panels.
SOLAR PANEL SENSE
What should you look for in a solar panel?
Look for high-quality panels that are:
Manufactured with durable tempered glass
Hail and weather proof - factory tested to
1” hail stones @ 50 mph
Reliable – with a low incident rate
(Go Power!’s is less than 1/1000 of 1%)
Strong and durable - heavy duty frame to
withstand rough roads and high winds
Warranty from reputable manufacturer
(one that will be around in 25 years)
How much solar do I need?
Sizing solar for your RV is a balance between your estimated power
consumption and the right number of solar panels and batteries.
We offer a variety of solar kits and systems that can be easily matched to
your needs. For a detailed recommendation, please refer to the solar sizing
worksheet on the back cover of this brochure, or ask your dealer.
120 watt Portable Solar Kit
A C O M PA N Y YO U CA N T R U S T
®
Since 1996, Go Power! has provided solar power solutions
to RVers, campers and boaters. We have industry leading
warranties and excellent technical support.
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GO POWER! SOLAR SOLUTIONS
Solar Kits
(DC Power Only)
Go Power! Solar Kits keep your batteries charged and run the
essentials such as lights, fans and water pumps on DC 12 volt
power. Kits are expandable as your power needs grow.
Overlander Kit:
Our most popular single
12V solar charging kit on
the market.
Retreat Kit:
Ideal for RVs with
limited roof space.
Solar Flex Kit:
Mounts on curved
rooftops with screws
or adhesive.
Portable Solar Kit:
Park in the shade,
while the Portable Solar
Kit is set up in the sun.
No installation required.
Eco Series Kit:
Our economical 80 watt
Eco Kit is a great starter
kit for light power needs
or for small RVs.
WH AT ’ S IN C L U D E D I N A S O L A R K I T ?
Solar panel, mounting hardware (if required), UL rated solar cables and a pulse width modulated (PWM) digital solar controller.
Complete Solar +
Inverter Systems
(DC and AC Power)
Go Power! Complete Systems charge your batteries and give you
freedom to run your DC and AC appliances, devices and electronics
anywhere – without starting your generator or connecting to the grid.
Solar Extreme:
Our largest solar
and inverter system,
with maximum
flexibility for full time
living off the grid.
Solar Elite:
Great for RVing
off the grid for
up to a week
without worrying
about power.
Weekender SW:
Ideal for weekend RVing.
An economical way to
enjoy most of the comforts
you need while off the grid,
yet easily expandable.
WH AT ’ S IN C L U D E D I N A C O M P L E T E S YS TEM?
Solar panel(s), pulse width modulated (PWM) digital solar controller, inverter,
inverter remote, transfer switch, battery converter/charger (not included in
Weekender SW), cables and mounting hardware.
the
Solar Extreme
INVERTER POWER
WHAT IS AN INVERTER?
An inverter lets you run your AC powered 120V household
appliances and electronics from your RV’s 12V DC battery system.
If you want to have the comforts of home – TV, cell phone charging,
or microwave – on the road, bring along a Go Power! inverter.
WE OFFER TWO INVERTER WAVEFORM TYPES.
1500 watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter
Go Power! Pure Sine Wave Inverters provide an exact replica
of AC power, required for sensitive electronics such as CPAP
machines and microwaves to run without issue. Pure Sine
inverters require less battery power to operate appliances.
Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverters are the reliable
and economical choice, best suited for running loads such
as coffee makers and toasters.
Inverters (watts)
Examples of appliances that can be run based on inverter size.
150 - 300
Outdoor patio/Xmas lights, laptop and cell phone chargers
300 - 600
600 - 1000
3000 watt Modified Sine Wave Inverter
TV, Cordless tool charger
TV, Video game console, Halogen work light
1000 - 1500
Toaster, Coffee machine, Hair dryer
1500 - 3000
Microwave, Vacuum cleaner
Go Power! Inverter Charger
Top features and performance at an economical price.
The new Go Power! Inverter Charger combines the technology of an inverter, battery converter/charger
and automatic transfer switch into one powerful and lightweight unit.
2000 watt pure sine wave inverter; 3400 watt
surge (5 seconds)
100 amp battery converter/charger
100 amp automatic transfer switch (50 amps per leg)
90% efficiency in converting DC to AC power
Industry standard protection features
3 year limited warranty
SOLAR SIZING WORKSHEET
How much power do you need? Consider how many days you’ll be off the grid and how much power
you’ll use. Keep costs down by sizing for just what you need. Most Go Power! solar kits and systems
are easily expandable as your power needs grow.
Tip: Correctly sized kits or systems should provide you enough power and allow your battery to discharge to 50%.
Step 1: Fill in the quantity of items and number
of hours each appliance runs per day.
12 Volt Appliances
Amps
X Qty.
X Hours
Run Per Day
10 Watt Light
.08
15 Watt Light
1.25
Water Pump
4
12 Volt TV
3
SC Fan
4
Furnace Fan
8
12 Volt Stereo
0.8
Refrigerator
0.4
Propane Alarm
0.21
1
24
Other
*Fan and furnace are not typically run at the same time.
120 VAC Appliances – Using DC to AC Go Power! Inverters
TV
4
VCR
3
Satellite Dish
4
Microwave
100
Toaster
66
Coffee Maker
60
Blender
12
Computer
25
Laptop Computer
5
Other
*All amperage ratings are based on
12 voltage system
Total amp
hours per day
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= Total
Amp Hours
Step 2: Total Weekly Amps Calculation
Multiply total amp hours per day from Step 1, by the number of
days of use per week (i.e. weekend camping: multiply total amp
hours x 2 days. Full-time camping: multiply total amp hours per
day x 7+ days).
Amps per day:
____________________
X
# of days of use per week: ____________________
= Total Weekly Amps
____________________
Step 3: Solar Power Output
Match your power draw from Step 2 (total amp hours per
week) to the product listed below:
Weekly Output Recommended
Amp Hours
Solar Kit or
Per Week
System
Solar Kits (for DC 12 volt appliances only)
24
10W Eco Kit
48
20W Eco Kit
71
30W Solar Flex Kit
185
80W Portable Solar Kit
192
80W Eco Kit
228
100W Retreat Kit
236
100W Solar Flex Kit
281
120W Portable Solar Kit
371
160W Overlander Kit
472
200W Solar Flex Kit
742
320W Overlander Kit +
Overlander Expansion Kit
1113
480W Overlander Kit
+ 2x Overlander Expansion Kits
Complete Solar + Inverter Systems
(for DC 12 volt and AC 120 volt appliances)
371
160W Weekender System
742
320W Solar Elite System
1113
480W Solar Extreme System
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Suggested
No. of 12V
Batteries
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4-6
2
4
4-6