Fifth Wheels, Travel Trailers & Truck Campers

California RV Specialists has developed three solar-powered systems examples that are a good fit for most customers looking to go off-grid with a 50A fifth wheel and travel trailer. These packages are customizable to fit your specific needs, or we’ll work with you to create a completely custom system.

All systems provide plenty of energy to run normal 12V DC electronics suck as (lights, vent fans, USB outlets, etc.) and small 120V AC electronics (phones, laptops, TVs, etc.) for a very long time, as well as moderate use of larger appliances (air conditioners, microwaves, hair dryers, etc.). The larger your system’s battery bank, the more power you’ll have to use. The more solar you have, the faster you can recharge your battery bank.

EXAMPLE OF SYSTEMS600W SYSTEM1000W SYSTEM2000W SYSTEM
RV Length25′30′40′
Victron Hybrid Inverter ChargerMultiPlus-II 12/3000
(2 x 120)
MultiPlus-II 12/3000
(2 x 120)
MultiPlus-II 12/3000
(2 x 120)
200W Solar Panels3 Panels5 Panels10 Panels
Victron Solar Charge ControllerMPPT 100/50MPPT 150/70(2) MPPT 150/85
Lithium Batteries2-3 Batteries3-4 Batteries4-6 Batteries
Victron Touch 70 & Cerbo GXIncludedIncludedIncluded
Shop MaterialsIncludedIncludedIncluded
Freight ChargesIncludedIncludedIncluded
LaborIncludedIncludedIncluded
TOTAL PRICE*$17,000$20,000$24,000

We custom design comprehensive solar systems for our clients. There are many options depending on your application. All installation will come with a custom system schematic, parts list, installation notes and pictures of installation.

Example System Schematic

*Price is for a typical installation: It’s rare, however some RV’s require additional customization, wire, and/or labor. If additional parts and/or labor are needed we will notify the customer as soon as we know

SoftStart is designed for single-phase motors, and works seamlessly with a generator, inverter, battery or solar power. If you want to run your air conditioning off of solar via your inverter, you will need an SoftStart in order to lessen the initial energy draw of the A/C. Without one, you will likely damage your inverter over time.

SoftStart RVSoftStart RVSoftStart RVSoftStart RV
1 Unit2 Units3 Units4 Units
$650$1300$1950$2600

Our goal is to help you choose the right solar or Inverter system for your RV needs.

Please contact us to schedule a solar consultation to get a personalized quote for your unit. Every project varies depending on the RV design, the layout and your needs. Here is some of the installation picture caught during installations.

Inside compartment bay installation example
Inside under front noise compartment example

Contact us to schedule a solar consultation