RVTECH & Marine is the RV Solar Company with your RV Solar & Lithium System Solution!

Did you know that the stored power that was free from the sun, is now being used to run 12 Volt appliances for free?!

Or it can be inverted to run 110 volt appliances, like house style refrigerators, when dry camping and even when in transit even if its in a travel trailer or 5th wheel!

Eliminate the need to drive down the road and start the generator for power, or the need to run that refrigerator on propane to keep the food cold.

Solar power is the answer! Let’s take a stroll down Solar lane to learn why:

RV Solar 101: Everything You Need to Know

Compatibility is Key: The Piece-Meal Approach Has No Place in Solar

And neither does the spaghetti-technique, where things are thrown together to see what “sticks”. Solar demands high standards for excellence, and so should you, which is why RVTECH & Marine has been known as “The Solar Capital of SouthWest Florida.” We deliver nothing short of excellence. We ensure everything from your panels to wattage to mounting are all compatible in order to ensure the best experience. 

Solar Panel Types: If You Go Cheap, Expect to Buy Twice

1. Amorphous Panels

• Least expensive
• Least efficient
• Take  up the most space

2. Polycrystalline Panels

• Middle of the road expense
• More efficient than amorphous panels
• Take up half the space of amorphous panels

3. Monocrystalline Panels (BEST VALUE)

• Most expensive but last longest = BEST VALUE
• Most efficient
• Take up the least space
• Comes with a 25 YEAR WARRANTY

Lithium Batteries: Your Solar System’s Heartbeat

Your solar system hinges on your batteries. That’s why at RVTECH & Marine we step over the limitations of other batteries and only offer you the best: 12V 100 Amp Expion360 Lithium Batteries,  as well as Victron and Battleborn batteries. Lithium batteries brings you unsurpassed + unmatched benefits that other batteries won’t offer:

• Best Performance
• Highest charging efficiency
• Maintenance-free
• Safe
• Long-life cycle

We get it, the higher price tag may be causing some doubt and hesitation to creep in. Let’s replace that lack mindset with a longevity mindset. You see, solar is the new way. New adventures. New freedoms. Big picture living. Accurate mindset. The accurate way of looking at your solar system is through the lens of compatibility, efficiency and longevity. Any corners cut in these three areas will undoubtedly cause unforeseen hiccups and the worst, buyers remorse. 

We have seen thousands of RV solar systems + installations. We know what works, what doesn’t; what will create a return on investment, and what will cause a return of headaches. That’s why we pierce through all the options and simply offer you the best. No corners cut, no splitting headaches later. Instead, a smart investment now + a lifetime of joy-filled adventures & shout-from-the-rooftops-freedom.

Battery Voltage & Quantity: Your Energy Consumption Map

RV batteries can be wired in a series to form a battery bank that provides higher voltage. Alternatively, they can be connected in parallel to form a battery bank that offers greater capacity. The results of your Energy Consumption Map will yield the best course of action. 

If lithium batteries are the heart of your RV solar system, the voltage current is the veins. So which voltage current is best for your solar needs? Well, first things first. The majority of your RV appliance need 12v current, so at a minimum, you will need two 6v batteries connected in series. Six-volt batteries are great if your plan is to have a large battery bank or desire max power. Here at RVTECH & Marine, we run 4-6 batteries for longevity + a higher replenishment rate so you always have what you need, when you need it. 

PWM vs. MPPT Solar Charge Controllers: Which is Best for You?

Solar Charge Controller 101

Additional safeguard benefits:

Pulse Width Modulation Charge Controllers (PWM)

Maximum Power Point Tracking Charge Controller (MPPT)

• High-efficiency
• Perfect for larger systems 
• Great for colder, cloudy climates

RV Power Inverters + Subpanels: Modified Sine vs. Pure Sine Waves

Your RV’s power inverter converts the energy you need to run your 120V AC appliances from the 12V DC power supplied from your RV batteries. But not all power inverters are equal. Let that sink in. There are some special considerations when choosing an RV power inverter. First things first: let’s talk sine waves. Modified sine waves, used by the older inverters, recreate the AC power profile in your RV. Sure, your RV appliances will run off modified sine waves BUT not optimally. Your RV appliances run BEST and EFFICIENTLY off of pure sine waves, aka a pure sine wave inverter.