Instantly Estimate Your RV Solar Needs
Planning your off-grid RV adventure? Our free RV Solar Power Calculator helps you easily determine how many solar panels, batteries, and inverter size you need to power your RV appliances efficiently.
Why Use Our RV Solar & Battery Calculator?
- Customize your appliance energy usage by adding common devices or entering your own.
- See instant results with recommended panel wattage, battery capacity, and inverter size.
- Designed specifically for RV and off-grid living needs, including considerations for usable battery capacity and solar derate factors.
- Avoid overpaying or underpowering your RV solar setup with accurate sizing based on your unique lifestyle.
RV Solar Power Calculator-How It Works
- Enter your daily appliance watt-hours and quantity.
- Select system settings such as battery chemistry and efficiency percentage.
- Get instant recommendations tailored for your travel duration and energy demand.
Start Planning Your RV Solar Setup Now!
Enter your RV appliances and system preferences to get your customized solar solution. Take control of your off-grid power needs and travel with confidence.
RV Solar & Battery Calculator
Appliances
60 W
Hours / day
3 h
Quantity
1
10 W
Hours / day
2 h
Quantity
2
12 W
Hours / day
2 h
Quantity
1
150 W
Hours / day
24 h
Quantity
1
10 W
Hours / day
6 h
Quantity
4
100 W
Hours / day
4 h
Quantity
1
1000 W
Hours / day
2 h
Quantity
1
1500 W
Hours / day
5 h
Quantity
1
Add Custom Device
Watts
800 W
Hours / day
0.5 h
Quantity
1
Tip: add multiple different custom loads one by one.
System Settings
Selected
5 h
Effective %
80%
Selected
1 day
Results (live)
Notes: Panel output includes derate. Battery sizing uses chosen chemistry’s usable capacity. Inverter suggestion includes ~25% headroom.