Powered by the Sun

Energy Savings

Cut your energy costs by keeping batteries charged with free solar power.

Using freely available solar power can keep your batteries charged while lowering your energy costs. And the initial investment in solar panels, batteries, an inverter, etc., will more than pay for itself in the gas and electric it saves you over the coming years.

Low Maintenance

Once your solar package is installed, they require very little upkeep and work for years. Most of the labor of upgrading to solar power happens right upfront. Once you install your solar panels, batteries, inverter, and wiring, you’re good to go. Solar energy systems are so low maintenance, your biggest concern will be keeping the panels clean to absorb as much light as they can – which a good rain shower will take care of on its own.

Travel Flexibility

Solar expands your camping options by giving you greater freedom to go off-grid. Whether you want to camp in style, get way off the beaten path, or just have the flexibility to go where the wind takes you, solar power is an asset. It can help power all your appliances, while saving energy. It can allow you to camp off-grid for longer, using sun to meet your energy needs. Or it can give you the freedom to not make a plan, knowing you’ll have power wherever you go.

Quiet + Ecofriendly

You’re in the great outdoors to get away from man-made noise – and generators can be loud. But with solar energy, you can have a totally silent way of storing and using energy. Every element of solar power is noise-free, which means you can tune into the natural world in peace.

Reliable Power

Did you know that fewer than 1% of solar panels fail in any given year? That level of unmatched reliability is what makes solar power so popular with campers. There aren’t too many things in this world that you can depend on – but your power source on the road should be one of them.

Why Should I Choose Solar Power?

Campers of all kinds can benefit from the unique qualities of solar energy. It’s particularly good for off-grid camping, allowing you to generate power wherever you park. That means fewer calculations about which appliances to run and for how long when you’re boondocking. Solar power is environmentally friendly and renewable, which not only cuts costs, but helps protect nature for future generations of campers.

Unlike a generator’s loud buzz, solar energy is totally noiseless. And all the work to access solar energy is upfront – once you have solar panels and an inverter installed, the system will work for years with nearly zero upkeep. A good rainstorm every now and then keeps the panels clean from dust and pollen, so your panels capture as much sunlight as possible. Finally, solar energy is flexible. Not only can it expand your camping options, but you can choose configurations that supplement your typical energy use with solar, or use it to replace other forms of energy entirely.

How Does Solar Energy Work?

Unlike generator power, your RV doesn’t run directly off of solar energy. Instead, the solar panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity, which is stored in  onboard batteries.  That means you’ll have energy banked to use overnight or on bad-weather days.

Then, an inverter installed in the RV converts DC electricity to alternating current (AC), which is the type of electricity used in residential homes. DC electricity powers elements of your RV like slideouts, lights, power awnings and fans. But household appliances typically use AC electricity, which means the inverter allows you to use solar energy to power things like your electrical outlets, microwave, washer and dryer, hair dryer, coffee maker and more.

What are the tiers for Sol - Powered by the Sun?

SŌL PREP

All units are solar prepped

• All wiring for solar panels, inverter and battery power - panels, inverter and batteries not included
• Dedicated housing for inverter and transfer switch
• 30-amp charge controller
• Up to 8 outlets prepped
• Ability to add up to 2 x 190-watt panels - requires 12 sq. ft. for each panel

SŌL  190 includes:

• 190-watt monocrystalline solar panel with mounting brackets and roof docking port
• 30 amp  flush mount solar charge controller
• Up to 8 outlets prepped for solar energy
• Pre-wired inverter fuse kit to connect inverter

SŌL 190 does not include a battery, inverter or transfer switch, you’ll need to purchase them separately. Please contact a battery dealer for more information or to purchase a battery.

SŌL 190 can upgrade to SŌL 380 by adding an additional 190 watt solar panel and an inverter with transfer switch.

SŌL380 includes:

• 1 x 330 watt monocrystalline solar panels with mounting brackets and roof docking port
• 30 amp flush mount solar charge controller
• 2000 watt power inverter (may include a remote control based on location within RV)
• External transfer switch
• Up to 8 outlets connected
• This package is only available on Heartland 5th Wheel Toy Haulers
• Lead Acid batteries are included on some 5th wheel units.

SŌL380 includes:

• 2 x 190 watt monocrystalline solar panels with mounting brackets and roof docking port
• 30 amp PWM flush mount solar charge controller
• 2000 watt power inverter (may include a remote control based on location within RV)
• External transfer switch
• Up to 8 outlets connected
• Lead Acid batteries are included on some 5th wheel units.

If you need to purchase a battery, please contact a battery dealer for more information or to purchase a battery.

Currently all charge controllers are pre-programmed for Lithium batteries, unless a battery is supplied.

SŌL 380 currently does not have upgrades available.