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Upgrading your RV to harness power from the sun can unlock a whole new camping experience. However, you donโ€™t want to entrust just anyone to install your RVโ€™s solar system. Searching โ€œRV solar installation near meโ€ will likely provide you with a list of qualified and non-qualified companies and individuals who claim to know their stuff.ย 

We want to give you some ideas to sort through them and pick the best installer for you.ย 

always on liberty rv solar panel installation. Man standing on top of RV around his solar panels
Always on Liberty‘s Solar Panel Installation

Who Should You Call to Install RV Solar Panels?

If youโ€™re hiring someone to install RV solar panels, it probably means theyโ€™ll be drilling into the roof of your RV. This isnโ€™t a task you want to entrust to just any random person who claims to be an expert. Doing your due diligence here will save you significant time, money, and stress.ย 

As we mentioned earlier, searching โ€œRV solar installation near meโ€ will likely bring up many results, so start filtering through them. As you read reviews or request references, youโ€™ll begin to get a sense of those who know how to do the job well.ย 

You could also find a handy person who knows how to install panels, but be careful. Itโ€™s harder to gather references and reviews for individuals.ย 

โ†’ Find out How Much Solar Do I Need? before you call an RV solar installer to help with getting an accurate quote.

RV Solar Installers We Recommend

Here at Battle Born Batteries, we speak to dozens of people daily looking for help installing their electrical and solar systems. Here are some installers we recommend:

Off Grid Solar Specialists in Colorado Springs, CO

Website: https://www.rvoffgridsolar.com/

Phone: (719) 271-9957

Sin City Overland in Las Vegas, NV

Website: https://sincityoverland.com/

Phone: (702) 580-2349

Southwest RV in Glendale, AZ

Website: https://www.southwest-rv.com/

Phone: (623) 486-3452

AM Solar in Springfield, OR

Website: https://amsolar.com/

Phone: (541) 726-1091

Inverter Service Center in White House, TN

Website: https://inverterservicecenter.com/

Phone: (615) 285-0611

Auer’s RV in Georgetown, TX

Website: https://auersrv.com/

Phone: (512) 863-2030

The Dry Campers (Leanna and Mike Purdue)

Website: https://thedrycampers.com/

View Availability: View Calendar

Off The Grid Camper (Cameron Belscher)

Website: https://www.offthegridcamper.com/

Get In Touch: View Schedule and Contact

Panels Up Solar in Laurel, MS (Justin Ford)

Website: https://panelsupsolar.com/

Phone: 228-363-9121

RV Love using solar power while boondocking in the middle of vast land
RV Love using solar power while boondocking

How to Find RV Solar Installation Near You

One of the best ways to find an RV solar installation near you is to search online. Some companies who specialize in residential installs will do your RV solar install. Reaching out to these companies can be a great way to find the best RV solar installation near you.

You may also find a few RV solar Facebook groups and see if anyone has used installers in your area. You can see unbiased feedback from other RVers to help decide on an installer. Even if you know nothing about installing a solar system in an RV, seeing pictures of a clean install can be a good sign that the installer knows what theyโ€™re doing. If you see a ratโ€™s nest of wiring, itโ€™s worth moving on to the next installer.

Certain apps like Thumbtack, Angi (formerly Angieโ€™s List), Pro Referral, and HomeAdvisor powered by Angi can also connect you with professionals in your area. Again, do your due diligence to avoid hiring a dud.ย 

Is RV Solar Installation Expensive?

Depending on the size of your RV solar installation, the costs can vary greatly. Installers typically charge $100 to $150 per hour. If youโ€™re installing a small system, it may only take a few hours to do the job. However, installing a more extensive system can easily take 10-15 hours or more.

Please note that installing an RV solar system involves more than just putting a panel or two on the roof and connecting some wires. Youโ€™ll likely need a solar charge controller, inverter, and considerable upgrades to the wiring running to and from the various components. Despite the expenses, RV solar is an excellent upgrade for many RVers.

โ†’ Learn the Major Components of an Off-Grid Solar System so you don’t miss anything!

An aerial view of a trailer with solar panels.
Explorist.Life and Andy Rawls adding solar panels to Andy’s Airstream Argosy

Is Mobile RV Solar Installation an Option?

If you canโ€™t find an RV solar installer near you, some professionals will come to you for a fee. Just make sure you get the hostsโ€™ permission to work on your RV if youโ€™re in a campground or RV park.

There are professional mobile RV solar installers that travel the country in their RV doing solar installs. Many have credentials through the NRVTA, so you know they know their stuff.

A disadvantage to choosing a mobile RV installer is that it may be difficult to fix issues after the install. You could be on one side of the country, and theyโ€™re on the other, and you end up playing phone tag or feeling ghosted when you need them most.

Can You Install RV Solar Panels By Yourself?

There are plenty of RVers who have installed solar panels by themselves. Itโ€™s a possibility, but you want to do your research. Selecting the right panels, where to place them, and how theyโ€™re connected is essential to ensuring an efficient, correctly working setup.

โ†’ We invite you to check out our line of high-quality Battle Born Solar Panels for your project.

Research every detail of the process. Failing to buy the right components, improperly wiring your system, or making other mistakes can be costly mistakes. You might end up spending more on fixing your errors than you would have by hiring a professional at the start. Plus, using the wrong fuses or failing to take safety measures puts you at risk.

Is Having Your RV Solar Professionally Installed Worth It?

Having your RV solar professionally installed can be worth it if you arenโ€™t familiar or comfortable with electrical components. Donโ€™t try it yourself unless youโ€™re confident in your abilities.ย 

Anytime youโ€™re making changes or modifications to your electrical system, itโ€™s imperative that itโ€™s done right. Electrical fires are all too common in improvement projects gone wrong. You donโ€™t want to risk damaging your RV or hurting yourself by incorrectly installing your system.ย 

Professionals who have installed many systems will be much more familiar and capable of installing your system correctly and promptly.

If you choose to go this route, finding the best RV solar installer helps ensure you have a good install experience and that your system works when you need it to. If you choose the right installer for your system, youโ€™ll be enjoying the benefits that come with keeping your batteries charged from the sun.ย 

Would you install an RV solar system yourself? If youโ€™ve used a professional solar installer near you, do you have any recommendations?ย 

Woman wearing a headlamp installing solar components

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104 thoughts on “How to Find an RV Solar Installer

  1. Hi,
    We purchased battle born batteries for a future solar install and have had trouble finding a shop that will install the batteries (that we’ve already purchased.) We will be in the Flagstaff AZ area beginning Apr 1 and are wondering if you guys know of anyone who could either come out to us (mobile install) or anywhere we could take our fifth wheel in the flagstaff area that will install your battle born batteries that we already have (brand new, still in box.) We would also need solar panels installed as well. Thank you for your time!

    1. Hi Rebekah! Try reaching out to All County RV Solar, (714) 803-1233, they provide mobile installation services.

      1. Iโ€™m north of Tampa and would like to upgrade my Thor citation. Can you recommend installer in Pasco or Hernando citrus counties Florida. Thank you.

  2. Hello —

    I live near Tampa Florida (Sarasota actually) but Tampa is the biggest metro. I have attempted on a few occasions to go to Battleborn lithium from AGM but the people I have talked to did not seem up to the task (including the Dealer). I have a Thor Magnitude 2020 Super C and the batteries are housed under the stairs of the coach. Do you have a suggestion for a top notch installer in my area?

    John

    1. Hi John! Gerzeny’s RV World located at 2110 N Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, FL 34275 is one of our recommended installers that is closest to you!

  3. Hello All!
    Live in San Antonio, TX. Anyone here you recommend for Solar installation using BB Batteries?

    1. Hi Gerald! Auer’s RV, Inc. in Georgetown, TX is our closest recommended installer to you. They’re located at 5070 E State Hwy 29, Ste A, Georgetown, TX 78626.

  4. Hello, we are in Albuquerque NM, looking for someone who can install an already purchased Battleborn Battery and a simple inverter with only connection to the batteries as we plan on plugging the coach into the inverter. Thank you!

  5. Hi – we’re looking for a reputable company to install one BBGC3 battery + inverter in AZ. Any recommendations?

    Thanks!

    1. Hi Zara! We recommend RV Solar Electric located at 13851 N 73rd St. Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Here is their phone number to contact them: (480) 443-8520โ€ฌ

  6. I need an installer for RV Solar in or near Orange County, CA. Who would you suggest I contact? Installing on a Momentum 398M Toy Hauler.

  7. Hi I am looking to outfit my 24′ travel trailer with full solar with a few of the big lithium batteries. I live in Knoxville, TN and can’t find anyone who can do this install. I don’t waste my time with the local RV dealerships because they are too slow, cost too much, and honestly don’t do a good job. Can you recommend anyone in my area who is skilled enough to tackle my project?

    Thanks

  8. We are in the Boulder City, Nv area,
    any recommendations for an RV solar installer to upgrade our rig to Battle Born batteries?

  9. I’m looking for a full solar outfitter (install) in St. George utah. If you have any recommendations that would be amazing! Thank you!

  10. Good day!
    Do y’all have any recommended installers either in the Atlanta, Georgia area or Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area? Can’t wait to get a system ordered and installed!
    Thanks,
    Jon

  11. We are looking for a BB installer adding solar to our 2018 Montana. I though about doing myself, but have many questions.
    Is there a installer around Coloma Mi. 49038

    1. Hi Michael! The nearest installer to you that we recommend is M53 RV &Trailer, LLC in Imlay City, MI. You can contact them at (586) 567-4910.

  12. I live in Bushkill,PA 18324. Is there a solar installer withing a reasonable distance to my location?

  13. Hi there!

    Iโ€™m wondering if you have any other suggestions for installers in Southern California? Weโ€™re located in north San Diego County. Following the earlier post suggestions, I have already reached out to All County RV Solar but they have said that we are outside of their service region (even though weโ€™re only about 45 minutes from Orange County).

    Thank you for any assistance!

  14. Live in Atlanta, Ga area and have 2018 Airstream Classic. Looking to replace factory batteries with BB

    1. Hi Bruce! We recommend Airstream Nuts and Bolts located in Phenix City, AL. You can call
      (334)-707-7160.

    1. Hi Rich! The nearest installer, that we recommend, to your area is Tom Shaeffer’s RV Super Store located in Shoemakersville, PA. Check out the following link for more information or to contact them: https://www.tomschaeffers.com/

  15. Hi,
    We live in the Princeton New Jersey area. Looking for an installer for our system. Would you have any recommendations?
    Thank you.

    1. Hi Gregg! The nearest installer, that we recommend, to your area is Tom Shaefferโ€™s RV Super Store located in Shoemakersville, PA. Check out the following link for more information or to contact them: https://www.tomschaeffers.com/

  16. HI,

    I am looking for an installer for a full system in the Atlanta, GA (till the first week of June) or Louisville KY area. Any recommendations in either of those locations?

    Thank you,

    Howard

    1. Hi Howard! We recommend Airstream Nuts and Bolts located in Phenix City, AL. You can call them at
      (334)-707-7160.

  17. Hi,
    I’m looking for someone to install a full solar system on my class C near Chicago, do you have any recommendations please?
    Thanks,
    Maisie

    1. Hi Maisie! The nearest installer, that we recommend, to your area is Greeneway RV Sales & Service located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Please check out the following link to contact them or for more information: https://www.greenewayrv.com/

  18. Thank you so much for this information! Would there be an installer on the East coast of Florida? Closer to Central Florida, if possible.

    Keep up the good work. ๐Ÿ‘

  19. Hi guys! Iโ€™m in Gardnerville NV looking for solar installation. I have two 200W panels an inverter, charge controller and two Li batteries some wiring. Looking for an installer in my areaโ€ฆany suggestions?
    Regards, Kyle Blatnick

      1. The install we had done at Zero Declination was amazing, so amazing we drove over 800 miles one way! Not once, but on our second RV as well!

  20. Iโ€™m trying to find an RV Solar installer in the Tacoma, Washington region. Any ideas,

  21. I purchased 2 battleborn heated batteries, victron multiplus and looking to install a solar array. I’m in Eden prairie, MN. Can you please recommend an installer close to me? Thank you!

  22. We are in Asheville, NC and have a new 23′ Airstream Flying Cloud with 2 Airstream factory installed 90 watt solar panels. Not sure what we need besides an installer (please recommend) to upgrade to BB Batteries.

  23. We are looking to upgrade our current electrical system to run on solar as the previous owners install job wasn’t done correctly. We are looking for someone near Everett, Washington. The current components are good but it was wired incorrectly and is draining our van battery causing a dead battery after a couple of days. Any recommendation for someone who could install solar and a battleborn battery?

    1. Hi Steve! The nearest installer, that we recommend, to your area is RV Solar & Safety LLC, located in Wake Forest, NC. Here is the link to their website for more information or to contact them: https://rvsolarsafety.com/

  24. This is Michael in Columbia SC. Experienced, quality technicians are difficult to find in many trades currently. Do you have any known recommendations in my area? Who would you be most likely to recommend along the east coast nearest SC for a lithium conversion? thanks!

    1. Hi Michael! The nearest installer, that we recommend, to your area is RV Solar & Safety LLC, located in Wake Forest, NC. Here is the link to their website for more information or to contact them: https://rvsolarsafety.com/

  25. Can you recommend an installer/ technical expert in the Springfield, IL area?

    Appreciate your time in advance!

      1. Just to confirm, this is the closest to Springfield, Illinois? Just making sure because that location is close to Springfield, Missouri as well.

  26. We have received a quote from you and, before purchasing, want to make sure we have someone nearby that can help us with the install. Can you recommend anyone in the Washington, DC, area?

  27. I would like to install your batteries with an upgrade to my solar. Iโ€™m in riverside, California. Where is the nearest installer you recommend?

  28. It’s always best that your solar panels are installed by professionals. I got mine installed and their after market service is just superb. I like how you detailed every aspect of installation. Good job!

  29. I live in northwest Washington and have been teetering with switching to solar, I currently live in an rv park and just want to save overall..

  30. Your recommendations are great! How about one for the Sacramento, CA area? I can’t wait to stay ‘anywhere’!

  31. I live in Cambria Calif. 93428. I have 2 100 w zamp panels but would like to upgrade to Lithium Ion. Anyone near me who can do the upgrade? 4 batteries, inverter, controller and new panels if needed.

  32. Can you recommend someone in the Salt Lake City area to switch out my filled batteries for LiFeP? Going from 2 6 volt in series to 2 12volt 100 a/h in parallel.
    Thank you in advance.

  33. Looking for a complete RV solar system install to run a 15,000 btu air conditioner. Do you have any recommendations in Harford County outside of Baltimore Maryland.

  34. Hi,
    Iโ€™m looking for someone to install a solar system in the San Francisco Bay Area or the California Central Coast.
    Do you have any recommendations?
    Thank you!
    Sean

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