The BougeRV 12V 400W Arch 2.0 TOPCon Flexible Solar Kit Pairs Two Thin Flexible Panels With a 200Ah LiFePO4 Bank and a 2000W Inverter
The BougeRV 12V 400W Arch 2.0 TOPCon Flexible Solar Kit puts a complete 12V off-grid system into one order. It includes two Arch 2.0 200W N-type fiberglass flexible solar panels, a Sunflow 40A MPPT solar charge controller, two 12V 100Ah Group 24 LiFePO4 batteries and a 2000W 12V pure sine wave inverter.
It suits RVs, camper vans and trailers where a light, thin panel that lies close to the roof makes more sense than a framed one. Each panel weighs 8.8 lbs and is 0.1 inch thick. You add the mounting materials, fuses and cables that fit your installation.
BougeRV 12V 400W Arch 2.0 TOPCon Flexible Solar Kit Features
Thin Flexible Panels for Curved Roofs
BougeRV lists the Arch 2.0 as a curved solar panel. Each one is rated 200W with 25% solar cell efficiency and a 16BB N-type cell design. It measures 53.0 x 30.9 x 0.1 inches and has two 33.5 inch (850 mm) 14AWG leads, so it adds little height or weight to a roof.
Panel Ratings That Fit the Controller
Each panel is rated at 24V Vmp, 8.34A Imp, 28V Voc and 8.75A Isc, each ±5%, with a 600V DC max system voltage and a 15A series fuse rating. Together the two panels make 400W, inside the Sunflow 40A's 600W input limit on a 12V battery.
Sunflow 40A MPPT Charging You Can Adjust
The 12V/24V controller accepts up to 100V of PV input and charges at up to 40A. Its manual lists MPPT tracking efficiency above 99% and charging conversion efficiency above 95%. You can set charging current from 0 to 40A in 1A steps and pick sealed, gel, flooded, lithium or custom battery settings.
Two 1280Wh LiFePO4 Batteries
Each BV12100 battery is 12.8V and 100Ah, rated for 4000 cycles at 25°C, 0.2C and 100% depth of discharge. Each supports 100A continuous discharge, carries an IP65 rating and measures 10.24 x 6.61 x 8.23 inches. Connected in parallel, two batteries form a 12V 200Ah bank, according to BougeRV's battery manual.
Cold-Weather Charging Protection
Each battery stops charging at 32°F (0°C) and resumes once it warms to 35.6°F (2°C). The controller adds its own lithium low temperature charging protection when its temperature sensor is connected and the setting is turned on. It ships with that setting off.
2000W of Pure Sine Wave AC Power
The inverter delivers 2000W rated and 4000W peak for one second at 120VAC, with total harmonic distortion under 5%. It has a 15A and a 20A AC output terminal, an AC high power link port, an 18W USB port, a wired remote and Bluetooth app control. It guards against input over-voltage, over-discharge, overload, short circuit, over-temperature and ground faults.
Real-World Applications
RV roofs. Bond two light panels to the roof and charge a 12V 200Ah battery bank from 400W of solar.
Camper vans. Keep a low roof profile while running 120VAC devices through the 2000W inverter.
Travel trailers. Store solar energy during the day and draw AC power for lights, fans or small appliances at night.
Growing systems. The battery manual allows up to four batteries in parallel, so you can add storage later.
Practical Comparison
Flexible Panel Kit Versus a Rigid Panel Kit
Rigid framed panels usually sit on brackets above the roof. The Arch 2.0 panels are 0.1 inch thick and 8.8 lbs each, and BougeRV's manual shows them attached with polyurethane sealant or butyl rubber tape, which keeps the installation low and light.
LiFePO4 Bank Versus a Lead-Acid Bank
The included batteries are rated for 4000 cycles and have built-in protection plus low temperature charging cutoff. The controller also keeps sealed, gel and flooded settings if you ever charge lead-acid batteries with it.
Buyer Guidance
Parts and Mounting
BougeRV lists these as purchased separately: solar panel mounting brackets, MC4 fuses, MC4 extension cables, an MC4 crimping tool, controller-to-battery cables, battery-to-inverter cables and a battery-to-inverter fuse or breaker. For adhesive mounting, the panel manual calls for a polyurethane sealant strip at least 0.25 inch wide every 6.5 inches, space for airflow, extra adhesive on the windward edge and 48 hours to cure.
Wiring and AC Loads
Connect the battery to the controller before the panels, set the battery type to LiFePO4 and keep PV input under 100V Voc. Fully charge each battery before pairing them, then let them rest 12 to 24 hours after a parallel connection. The inverter input has no reverse polarity protection, and BougeRV recommends a DC fuse or breaker rated 2 to 2.5 times the inverter's rated input current, within 150 mm of the battery. The inverter manual notes that a 1500W load on a single 100Ah battery draws more current than the battery's 100A limit, and that batteries in parallel solve this.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You want 400W of solar on a 12V system
- Your roof suits thin, light panels
- You need 200Ah of LiFePO4 storage
- You run 120VAC loads up to 2000W
Common Questions
Can the Controller Handle Both Panels?
Yes. The Sunflow 40A accepts up to 600W at 12V and 1200W at 24V, with a 100V maximum PV input voltage. Keep your panel wiring within those limits and the 40A rating.
How Do I Prepare the Batteries?
Check that each battery reads 12V or more with a multimeter, then charge each one to 13.4V or higher before use.
Can the Inverter Run on a 24V Battery?
No. BougeRV's manual says this inverter works only with a 12V battery system.
What Warranties Apply?
BougeRV lists 5 years material and workmanship for the panels, 5 years for the batteries and 18 months for the inverter.
What's Included
- 2 x Arch 2.0 200W Solar Panel
- 1 x 40A MPPT Solar Controller
- 2 x 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery
- 1 x 12V 2000W Inverter
BougeRV's inverter manual lists these accessories with the 2000W inverter: two 3 ft 2AWG battery-inverter cables, a 3.2 ft ground cable, a wrench, a 19.6 ft remote control, the product manual and replacement fuses.
Low-Profile Solar, Storage and AC Power
The BougeRV 12V 400W Arch 2.0 TOPCon Flexible Solar Kit combines two thin 200W flexible panels, a Sunflow 40A MPPT controller, two 1280Wh LiFePO4 batteries and a 2000W pure sine wave inverter. If you'd like help choosing fuses and cables or planning the wiring, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
BougeRV 12V 400W Arch 2.0 TOPCon Flexible Solar Kit Specifications
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| Kit Contents |
| Solar Panels |
2 x Arch 2.0 200W Solar Panel |
| Charge Controller |
1 x 40A MPPT Solar Controller |
| Batteries |
2 x 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery |
| Inverter |
1 x 12V 2000W Inverter |
| System Voltage |
12V |
| Solar Panel (Each) |
| Model |
Arch 2.0 200W N-Type Fiberglass Flexible Solar Panel (SKU ISE230N) |
| Maximum Power |
200W ±5% |
| Solar Cell Efficiency |
25% |
| Max Power Voltage (Vmp) |
24V ±5% |
| Max Power Current (Imp) |
8.34A ±5% |
| Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) |
28V ±5% |
| Short Circuit Current (Isc) |
8.75A ±5% |
| Max System Voltage |
600V DC |
| Series Fuse Rating |
15A |
| Cell Design |
16BB N-Type |
| Product Type |
Curved solar panel |
| Temperature Coefficient of Pmax |
-0.35%/K |
| Temperature Coefficient of Voc |
-0.3%/K |
| Temperature Coefficient of Isc |
+0.048%/K |
| Operating Temperature Limits |
+14°F to +140°F |
| Leads |
2 x 33.5 in (850 mm), 14AWG |
| Dimensions |
53.0 x 30.9 x 0.1 in |
| Weight |
8.8 lbs |
| Charge Controller |
| Model |
Sunflow 40A (BJ2440N) |
| System Voltage |
12V/24V |
| Rated Charging Current |
40A |
| Charging Current Setting |
0 to 40A, 1A steps |
| Battery Types |
Sealed, gel, flooded, lithium (LiFePO4), custom |
| Maximum PV Input Power |
600W at 12V, 1200W at 24V |
| Maximum PV Input Voltage |
100V (95V protection, 90V recovery) |
| MPPT Operating Voltage Range |
Battery voltage +2V to 72V |
| MPPT Tracking Efficiency |
>99% |
| Charging Conversion Efficiency |
>95% |
| Rated Load Current |
20A |
| Lithium Low Temperature Charging Protection |
Stops at 32°F (0°C), resumes at 35.6°F (2°C), sensor required, off by default |
| Communication |
Bluetooth, RS485, TTL, CAN optional (RV-C) |
| Historical Data |
Last 200 days |
| Operating Temperature |
-31°F to 149°F (-35°C to 65°C) |
| Protection Grade |
IP34 |
| Cooling |
Natural heat dissipation |
| Dimensions |
227 x 159.6 x 75 mm |
| Weight |
1789 g |
| Battery (Each) |
| Model |
BV12100 |
| Chemistry |
LiFePO4 |
| Group Size |
Group 24 |
| Nominal Voltage |
12.8V |
| Nominal Capacity |
100Ah |
| Energy |
1280Wh |
| Charge Voltage |
14.4V to 14.6V |
| Standard Charge Current |
20A (0.2C) |
| Maximum Charge Current |
100A (1C) |
| Maximum Continuous Discharge Current |
100A (1C) |
| Maximum Discharge Current |
330A (2.5 s) |
| Cycle Life |
4000 (25°C, 0.2C, 100% DOD) |
| Charge Temperature Range |
32°F to 149°F (0°C to 65°C) |
| Discharge Temperature Range |
-4°F to 167°F (-20°C to 75°C) |
| Low Temperature Charging Protection |
32°F (0°C), resumes at 35.6°F (2°C) |
| Storage Temperature |
Short term -4°F to 113°F, long term 50°F to 95°F |
| Max in Series |
4 (48V) |
| Max in Parallel |
4 (400Ah) |
| Two in Parallel |
12V 200Ah |
| Charge Method |
CC/CV |
| Protection Rating |
IP65 |
| Terminals |
M8 |
| Dimensions |
10.24 x 6.61 x 8.23 in (260 x 168 x 209 mm) |
| Inverter |
| Model |
SI122000 |
| Rated Output Power |
2000W |
| Peak Power |
4000W (1 s) |
| Overload Power |
2300W |
| Output Voltage |
120VAC |
| Output Frequency |
50/60 Hz (change in app) |
| Output Waveform |
Pure sine wave |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
<5% |
| Rated Input Voltage |
12VDC |
| Input Voltage Range |
10.5V to 15.5VDC |
| Maximum Output Efficiency |
>90% |
| Full Load Efficiency |
>85% |
| No-Load Loss |
≤0.6A |
| Low Voltage Alarm |
10.5VDC (±0.3V) |
| Over-Discharge Voltage |
10VDC (±0.3V), 10V to 12V in app |
| AC Output Terminals |
1 x 15A, 1 x 20A |
| AC High Power Link Port |
Yes |
| USB Port |
18W (5V 3.4A, 9V 2A, 12V 1.5A) |
| Communication |
RS485 (remote control), Bluetooth (app) |
| Fan Start |
≥113°F (45°C) or ≥40% load |
| Over-Temperature Protection |
≥167°F (75°C), recovers at ≤131°F (55°C) |
| Protection Functions |
Input over-voltage, over-discharge, output overload, short circuit, over-temperature, ground fault |
| Input Reverse Polarity Protection |
None |
| Operating Temperature |
14°F to 104°F (-10°C to 40°C) |
| Dimensions |
14.96 x 7.4 x 3.94 in (380 x 188 x 100 mm) |
| Weight |
8.4 lb (3.8 kg) |
| Warranty |
| Solar Panels |
5 years material and workmanship |
| Batteries |
5 years |
| Inverter |
18 months |
BougeRV 12V 400W Arch 2.0 TOPCon Flexible Solar Kit Manuals
BougeRV Arch 2.0 200W N-Type Fiberglass Flexible Solar Panel Manual
BougeRV Sunflow 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller Manual
BougeRV 12V 100Ah Group 24 LiFePO4 Battery Manual
BougeRV 2000W 12V Pure Sine Wave Inverter Manual