Heading out into the great outdoors doesn’t have to be uncomfortable and RVs provide all of the creature comforts you need, allowing you to enjoy your trip away in tranquillity.
Of course, you need power for many of these luxuries, and the best way to provide energy for your devices is through the use of solar panels. These solutions aren’t exclusively for static buildings these days – you can now take your favourite gadgets on the road to ensure you are not only comfortable but safe as well.
Mount solar panels on your RV yourself
While you need the experts to install solar panels on your home, it is safe and possible to do the job yourself on your RV.
The Mobile Solar Power Made Easy guide book provides all of the information you need to connect a simple 12-volt system to your RV. You can also install these systems to your car, boat or van as well, and this guide provides step-by-step instructions for beginners, intermediate levels and advanced options.
Flexible solar panels
Because your RV or other vehicle is not like a rooftop, you are going to need specialised panels for the job. The Renogy 100 Watt 12 Volt Extremely Flexible Monocrystalline Solar Panel is perfect to install on curved surfaces, thanks to its flexible qualities. It is also 70 per cent lighter than standard designs.
Solar banks
While we like to try and unplug ourselves from our devices when we get away from the city, it is always advisable to have your phones and tablets available for safety reasons. The Solar Charger Solar Power Bank enables you to charge two devices at the same time, courtesy of its huge capacity.
This device also includes powerful LED lighting that can be used as a flashlight or engaged as an emergency device in Steady-SOS-Strobe mode. This model is also highly durable and waterproof to stand up to the rigours of camping and hiking.
Portable generators
When you are looking for a complete power solution, the AIMTOM Portable Solar Generator is the perfect accessory to pack in your RV. This will power your appliances while camping including CPAP machines for safe and healthy sleeping and comes with built-in flashlights.
You can use it to power devices, while it also comes with three USB ports for charging. This can be charged via mains power or the panels that you have installed on your RV.
Be prepared for emergencies
When the weather goes sour, this latest model Emergency Crank Radio will feature all of the emergency functions you need. Power it up by day with its built-in solar panel and it will provide you with an emergency radio, LED flashlight, USB charger and SOS alarm.
It is lightweight and handheld, providing you with all of the emergency power you need. Meanwhile, it also functions as a handy reading light and device charger outside of emergency occasions.
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