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SOLAR POWER GIVES YOU FREEDOM TO CAMP ANYWHERE AND SAVES YOU MONEY.

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YOUR RV IS ALL ABOUT FREEDOM. TO GO WHERE YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT.To enjoy all the comforts of your RV, you need power. A generator can provide you power, but they’re noisy and expensive to fuel and maintain. Solar power is a quiet, reliable and cost-effective alternative.

As long as there is daylight – your solar panels will charge your battery, providing you power during the day and night.

S O L A R K E E P S YO U R B AT T E R I E S H E A LT H Y !Healthy batteries are the heart of your RV’s electrical system. Keeping batteries consistently charged is key to maximizing their lifespan. Solar keeps working even when you are parked by topping up your batteries during daylight to ensure they are always full.

200 watt Solar Flex Kit

Go Power! SOLAR CHARGING KITS GIVE YOU FREEDOM TO ROAM.

FREEDOMLeave the grid behind knowing you’ll have all the power you need for almost everything.*Air conditioners generally excluded.

QUIETMany campsites restrict use of noisy generators. Go Power! solar is silent.

SAVINGSSolar kits keep batteries charged which prolongs lifespan and reduces replacement frequency. Solar also saves you site hook-up fees.

ZERO FUELWith Go Power! solar, the sun is your fuel source – and it’s free!

RENEWABLESolar is the safest, cleanest and simplest source of power available.

BACK UP POWERSolar prepares you for emergencies, or for overnights in a parking lot away from shore power.

Many new RVs come with or are pre-wired for Go Power! solar kits. Look for the “Solar On Board”, “Wired for Solar” or “Solar on the Side” sticker on your dealer’s lot. A pre-wired system is a great way to save on installation costs!

RV Solar Power is in Demand

S AV E M O N E Y W I T H S O L A RSolar kits cost as little as a portable generator and are maintenance free.

Shore power

Inverter fuse and cable kit

Inverter remote

AC Power

DC Power

HOW SOLAR WORKS

BatteriesHigh efficiency batteries (1 to 4+ needed) are the system’s DC power reservoir. Batteries store the electricity generated from the solar panels.

Cable Entry PlateOptional component that provides a water-tight, vibration proof connection (sold separately).

Solar Panels*Panels convert the sun’s energy to electricity, which charges the battery bank. Panels may be mounted to the rooftop, or choose a portable solar kit.

Solar Controller*Regulates the amount of electricity sent from the panels to the batteries. Protects batteries from overcharging damage.

InverterConverts DC (12V) battery power to AC (120V) power to use common household electronics, devices and appliances.

Transfer SwitchAutomatically selects shore or inverter power to feed into your AC breaker panel.

Battery Converter / ChargerAllows for shore power to charge your batteries.

This diagram shows the components of the Go Power! Solar Elite System. Go Power! offers a selection of solar kits and systems to suit your power needs and budget.

*Solar kit components (DC power only)

What should you look for in a solar panel? Look for high-quality panels that are:

How much solar do I need? Sizing solar for your RV is a balance between your estimated power consumption and the right number of solar panels and batteries.

We offer a variety of solar kits and systems that can be easily matched to your needs. For a detailed recommendation, please refer to the solar sizing worksheet on the back cover of this brochure, or ask your dealer.

SOLAR PANEL SENSE

A C O M PA N Y YO U CA N T R U S TSince 1996, Go Power! has provided solar power solutions to RVers, campers and boaters. We have industry leading warranties and excellent technical support.

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Manufactured with durable tempered glass

Hail and weather proof - factory tested to 1” hail stones @ 50 mph

Reliable – with a low incident rate (Go Power!’s is less than 1/1000 of 1%)

Strong and durable - heavy duty frame to withstand rough roads and high winds

Warranty from reputable manufacturer (one that will be around in 25 years)

120 watt Portable Solar Kit

Solar Kits (DC Power Only)Go Power! Solar Kits keep your batteries charged and run the essentials such as lights, fans and water pumps on DC 12 volt power. Kits are expandable as your power needs grow.

Overlander Kit: Our most popular single 12V solar charging kit on the market.

Retreat Kit: Ideal for RVs with limited roof space.

Solar Flex Kit: Mounts on curved rooftops with screws or adhesive.

Portable Solar Kit: Park in the shade, while the Portable Solar Kit is set up in the sun. No installation required.

Eco Series Kit: Our economical 80 watt Eco Kit is a great starter kit for light power needs or for small RVs.

Complete Solar + Inverter Systems(DC and AC Power)Go Power! Complete Systems charge your batteries and give you the freedom to run your DC and AC appliances, devices and electronics anywhere – without starting your generator or connecting to the grid.

W H AT ’ S I N C L U D E D I N A S O L A R K I T ? Solar panel, mounting hardware (if required), UL rated solar cables and a pulse width modulated (PWM) digital solar controller.

W H AT ’ S I N C L U D E D I N A C O M P L E T E S YS T E M ?Solar panel(s), pulse width modulated (PWM) digital solar controller, inverter, inverter remote, transfer switch, battery converter/charger (not included in Weekender SW), cables and mounting hardware.

Solar Extreme: Our largest solar and inverter system, with maximum flexibility for full time living off the grid.

Solar Elite: Great for RVing off the grid for up to a week without worrying about power.

Weekender SW: Ideal for weekend RVing. An economical way to enjoy most of the comforts you need while off the grid, yet easily expandable.

GO POWER! SOLAR SOLUTIONS

Solar Extreme

Go Power! Inverter ChargerTop features and performance at an economical price.The new Go Power! Inverter Charger combines the technology of an inverter, battery converter/charger and automatic transfer switch into one powerful and lightweight unit.

INVERTER POWERWHAT IS AN INVERTER?

An inverter lets you run your AC powered 120V household appliances and electronics from your RV’s 12V DC battery system. If you want to have the comforts of home – TV, cell phone charging, or microwave – on the road, bring along a Go Power! inverter.

WE OFFER TWO INVERTER WAVEFORM TYPES.

Go Power! Pure Sine Wave Inverters provide an exact replica of AC power, required for sensitive electronics such as CPAP machines and microwaves to run without issue. Pure Sine inverters require less battery power to operate appliances.

Go Power! Modified Sine Wave Inverters are the reliable and economical choice, best suited for running loads such as coffee makers and toasters.

Inverters (watts) Examples of appliances that can be run based on inverter size.

150 - 300 Outdoor patio/Xmas lights, laptop and cell phone chargers

300 - 600 TV, Cordless tool charger

600 - 1000 TV, Video game console, Halogen work light

1000 - 1500 Toaster, Coffee machine, Hair dryer

1500 - 3000 Microwave, Vacuum cleaner

2000 watt pure sine wave inverter; 3400 watt surge (5 seconds)

100 amp battery converter/charger 100 amp automatic transfer switch (50 amps per leg)

90% efficiency in converting DC to AC power Industry standard protection features 3 year limited warranty

1500 watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter

3000 watt Modified Sine Wave Inverter

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SOLAR SIZING WORKSHEETHow much power do you need? Consider how many days you’ll be off the grid and how much power you’ll use. Keep costs down by sizing for just what you need. Most Go Power! solar kits and systems are easily expandable as your power needs grow.

Tip: Correctly sized kits or systems should provide you enough power and allow your battery to discharge to 50%.

Step 1: Fill in the quantity of items and number of hours each appliance runs per day.12 Volt Appliances Amps X Qty. X Hours

Run Per Day= Total Amp Hours

10 Watt Light .0815 Watt Light 1.25Water Pump 412 Volt TV 3SC Fan 4Furnace Fan 812 Volt Stereo 0.8Refrigerator 0.4Propane Alarm 0.21 1 24Other*Fan and furnace are not typically run at the same time.120 VAC Appliances – Using DC to AC Go Power! Inverters

TV 4VCR 3Satellite Dish 4Microwave 100Toaster 66Coffee Maker 60Blender 12Computer 25Laptop Computer 5Other* All amperage ratings are based on 12 voltage system

Total amp hours per day

Weekly Output Amp Hours Per Week

Recommended Solar Kit or System

Suggested No. of 12V Batteries

Solar Kits (for DC 12 volt appliances only)24 10W Eco Kit 148 20W Eco Kit 171 30W Solar Flex Kit 1185 80W Portable Solar Kit 2192 80W Eco Kit 2228 100W Retreat Kit 2236 100W Solar Flex Kit 2281 120W Portable Solar Kit 2371 160W Overlander Kit 2472 200W Solar Flex Kit 4742 320W Overlander Kit +

Overlander Expansion Kit4

1113 480W Overlander Kit + 2x Overlander Expansion Kits

4 - 6

Complete Solar + Inverter Systems (for DC 12 volt and AC 120 volt appliances)

371 160W Weekender System 2742 320W Solar Elite System 41113 480W Solar Extreme System 4 - 6

Step 2: Total Weekly Amps Calculation

Multiply total amp hours per day from Step 1, by the number of days of use per week (i.e. weekend camping: multiply total amp hours x 2 days. Full-time camping: multiply total amp hours per day x 7+ days).

Amps per day: ____________________

X

# of days of use per week: ____________________

= Total Weekly Amps ____________________

Step 3: Solar Power OutputMatch your power draw from Step 2 (total amp hours per week) to the product listed below: