How long a solar generator will last will vary depending on manufacturing processes and the quality of components that are used in the system. When companies advertise the life span of their solar generators they usually advertise the life span of their batteries and don't take into consideration other components like the inverter, charge controllers, and other electronic parts. It's important to research the specifications of these components because they all factor into the life span of the whole system. 

First, you need to determine your RV's power needs. RV solar panels are rated in watts, and you'll need to know the wattage (or watt hours) of all the devices you want to run on solar power - think refrigerator, microwave, phones, TV, etc. Basically, for anything that uses electricity in your RV, you'll need to calculate watt use.

Once you know your watts per device used, you then determine how long you will use it daily and multiply it by that use rate to get its daily watt usage or watt-hours. After you have your watt use, you can now calculate how many watts of solar you need and the size of power station you will need. 

Yes, it’s absolutely possible to power your RV with 100% solar power. It's important, however, to accurately size your system based on your power needs to ensure you have reliable power. The size of your RV and appliances, the number of electrical gadgets and devices you use, and the amount of time you use these things will determine how much electricity you need to replace with solar power. A small travel trailer with minimal, small appliances will be easier to run completely on solar than a large, luxury fifth wheel with a big residential kitchen. In the case of the fifth wheel, you’ll need to invest more in your solar energy capacity to run fully on solar power. 

Even if you don’t convert 100% to solar energy, replacing some of your electricity use with solar power can result in significant savings, benefit to the environment, and more travel flexibility. One of the great features of the Titan Power Station is that you can always add more solar and batteries over time, as your budget allows.

The best solar panels for portable systems for RV's are our easy-to-carry briefcase solar panels. These are composed of two 100w solar panels (200 watts total), connected by a hinge for easy portability. These panels are great for portable systems as they can store easily in a vehicle and moved upon location. 

For permanent installations, our 200 watt rigid solar panels are excellent for high efficiency, convenience, and durability. 

All our solar panels come with a 25 year warranty. 

Note: We DO NOT recommend using flexible solar panels for permanent installation and/or frequent use. They are expensive and do not last.