How Much Solar Power Do I Need for My Camper? | How to Calculate Camper Solar System Size

If you're asking yourself "How much solar power do I need for my camper?" you're in the right place. This video will teach you step-by-step, how much solar power do I need for my van. By the end of this video, you will have learned how much solar power you will use on a daily basis, how big of a battery bank you'll need, and how many watts of solar you need for your RV.

*Interactive Solar Wiring Diagrams: https://www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams*

If you are looking for more detailed information, here are the resources mentioned in the video:

*Blog Post (with spreadsheet):* https://www.explorist.life/what-size-of-solar-system-is-needed-to-power-a-camper/

*Our Solar Shop:* https://www.EXPLORIST.life/shop

*DIY Campervan Crew Facebook Group:* https://www.facebook.com/groups/DIYCampervanCrew/

*Referenced Solar Topics:*

Free Solar Academy: Learn How-To Design and Install a Camper Solar Setup:
https://www.explorist.life/diy-campervan-solar/

Step 1: Learn the Basic Parts of a DIY Camper Solar Setup:
https://www.explorist.life/basic-parts-of-a-diy-camper-solar-setup/

Step 2: Learn How Many Batteries You'll Need to Power Your Camper (Power Audit Calculator)
https://www.explorist.life/choosing-a-solar-battery-bank-for-a-camper/

Step 3: Choose the Type of Batteries You'll Use to Power Your Camper
https://www.explorist.life/how-many-solar-panels-are-needed-to-power-a-camper/

Step 4: Learn how many solar panels you'll need to charge your Batteries:
https://www.explorist.life/how-many-solar-panels-are-needed-to-power-a-camper/

Step 5: Learn how to choose the correct charge controller for your solar panels (with calculator)
https://www.explorist.life/how-to-choose-a-solar-charge-controller-for-your-camper/

Step 6: How to size and choose the inverter for your camper
https://www.explorist.life/how-to-choose-an-inverter-for-your-diy-camper/

Step 7: How to add Shore Power to your Camper Electrical System
https://www.explorist.life/how-to-add-shore-power-to-a-diy-camper/

Step 8: Learn How to Charge your House batteries with your Engine Alternator:
https://www.explorist.life/how-to-charge-diy-camper-van-batteries-with-vehicle-alternator/

Step 9: Learn How to Choose the correct Battery Isolator for your System:
https://www.explorist.life/how-to-install-a-battery-isolator-in-a-camper-van/

Step 10: Learn how to Install and why you need a Battery Monitor:
https://www.explorist.life/how-to-install-a-diy-camper-van-solar-battery-monitor/

Step 11: Learn how to choose wire sizes and types:
https://www.explorist.life/what-wire-to-use-for-diy-camper-solar-system/

Step 12: How to Size Fuses in your System:
https://www.explorist.life/what-size-fuses-to-use-for-a-diy-camper-electrical-setup/

Step 13: How to wire 12v Accessories in to your system:
https://www.explorist.life/how-to-wire-12v-plugs-fans-and-accessories-in-a-diy-camper/

Step 14: Learn how to wire Lights & Switches (Including 2 way switches):
https://www.explorist.life/how-to-wire-12v-lights-switches-2-way-switches-in-a-camper/

See how it all works together in our Interactive Solar Wiring Diagrams:
https://www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams/

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