The Go Power! 1200W Solar All-Electric 6 Kit Keeps a Large 12V RV Battery Bank Charged With Six 200W Panels and Three 30A MPPT Controllers
The Go Power! Solar All-Electric 6 Kit is the six-panel version of Go Power's large RV solar charging kit for a 12-volt system. It includes six GP-PV-200M 200W solar panels, three GP-RVC-30-MPPT solar charge controllers set up for parallel operation, a GP-RVC-R controller remote, three cable entry plates, and the cables and mounting hardware to install them.
Go Power designed this large DC power system for full-time living, including running a residential-size electric refrigerator along with lights, fans or water pumps. It charges batteries only. For AC devices such as a TV or coffee maker off-grid, add an inverter, sold separately.
Go Power! 1200W Solar All-Electric 6 Kit Features
Six 200W Panels for 1200W of Solar
Each GP-PV-200M panel is rated 200W, with a maximum power voltage of 20.8V, maximum power current of 9.6A, open circuit voltage of 24.3V and short circuit current of 10.09A. Each panel has 3.3 ft of cable from its junction box and polarized SC connectors, with the polarity symbol embossed near the end of each connector.
Three Strings, Three MPPT Controllers
The panels connect as three strings of two panels in series, and each string connects to its own GP-RVC-30-MPPT controller through its own cable entry plate and 25 ft of 10 AWG solar cable. Go Power warns that any other wiring makes voltages or currents the controllers and cabling aren't designed to handle. Two included GP-RVC-PC cables link the controllers' RS-485 ports for parallel operation.
MPPT Controllers Rated to 100V and 30A
Each GP-RVC-30-MPPT can charge at up to 30A. Go Power lists a maximum solar array current of 30A, reduced above 50°C, a maximum solar voltage of 100 Voc and a maximum solar array power of 600/1200W. Keep each string's open circuit voltage at or below 100V and its maximum power current at or below 30A.
One Remote for All Three Controllers
The GP-RVC-R solar charge controller remote comes with 25 ft of cable to reach the controllers. Go Power suggests mounting it with your other instruments and controls, often the RV's instrumentation panel.
Fused Battery Cables and Roof Hardware
Each of the three controllers connects to the battery bank with 9 ft of fused 10 AWG battery cable, with a 30A fuse on the positive side. The kit also includes 24 mounting feet with bolts, lock nuts and washers, screws for the feet, cable entry plates and cable clamps, tie wraps, UV-resistant cable clamps, and two each of the 6 ft and 10 ft solar extension cables.
Real-World Applications
Full-time RV living. Go Power built this kit for full-time living, including a residential-size electric refrigerator plus lights, fans or water pumps, as long as you manage your loads.
A large AGM bank. Go Power recommends its GP-AGM-100-12V or GP-AGM-224-6V batteries with this kit, and shows typical banks of six 12V 100Ah batteries or six 6V 224Ah batteries.
Charging for an existing inverter. If your RV already has an inverter, the kit keeps the batteries that feed it charged from the sun.
Practical Comparison
Solar All-Electric 6 Kit Versus Solar All-Electric 4 Kit
Both kits use the same GP-PV-200M panels and GP-RVC-30-MPPT controllers. The Solar All-Electric 6 Kit has six 200W panels, three controllers and three cable entry plates. The Solar All-Electric 4 Kit has four panels, two controllers and two cable entry plates. Go Power recommends a battery bank of at least 600Ah for these kits.
Solar-Only Kit Versus a Solar and Inverter System
This kit charges your batteries and supports DC loads such as lights, fans and water pumps. A solar and inverter system adds AC power. With this kit, you add the inverter you choose.
Buyer Guidance
Plan a Battery Bank of 600Ah or More
Batteries are not included. Go Power recommends a battery bank of at least 600Ah, built from GP-AGM-100-12V or GP-AGM-224-6V batteries. Connect the batteries together before connecting the controllers. As with any off-grid system, plan to manage your loads so power stays available for essentials like the refrigerator.
Plan the Install
Go Power recommends installation by an RV technician or professional electrician. Six panels need roof space at least 3 ft back from the front of the RV, on a surface at least 1/2 inch thick, where air conditioners and other fixed obstacles won't shade them. Place each controller no more than 25 ft from its cable entry plate and within 9 ft of the battery, mounted vertically indoors in a dry, weather-tight spot such as the battery compartment. Each controller weighs about 3.14 lb. Incorrect wiring can damage the system or start a fire.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You live in your RV full time
- You run a residential electric refrigerator
- Your roof has room for six panels
- You plan a 12V battery bank of 600Ah or more
Common Questions
Does the Kit Include an Inverter or Batteries?
No. It is a solar-only kit. The inverter and the battery bank are sold separately.
How Are the Six Panels Wired?
As three strings of two panels in series. Each string goes through its own cable entry plate to its own controller.
Where Should the Controllers Go?
Indoors in a dry location such as the battery compartment, within 9 ft of the battery and no more than 25 ft from the cable entry plates. Secure them well so they can't come loose while the RV is moving.
Which Batteries Does Go Power Recommend?
The GP-AGM-100-12V or GP-AGM-224-6V batteries, in a bank of at least 600Ah.
What's Included
- 6 x GP-PV-200M 200W Solar Panels
- 3 x GP-RVC-30-MPPT Solar Charge Controllers
- 1 x GP-RVC-R Solar Charge Controller Remote
- 2 x GP-RVC-PC Extension Branch Cables
- 3 x Cable Entry Plates
- 3 x Battery Cables
- 2 x SC-OUTPUT-6 Solar Extension Cables, 6 Ft
- 2 x SC-OUTPUT-10 Solar Extension Cables, 10 Ft
- 24 x Solar Panel Mounting Feet with 1/4 In Bolts, Lock Nuts and Washers
- 60 x #10 x 1 In Screws
- 36 x #8 x 5/8 In Screws
- 32 x Tie Wraps
- 18 x 1/4 In UV-Resistant Cable Clamps
- 18 x 3/8 In Cable Clamps
Six Panels for Full-Time RV Power
The Go Power! 1200W Solar All-Electric 6 Kit pairs six 200W panels with three parallel 30A MPPT controllers and one remote to keep a large 12V battery bank charged. If you'd like help sizing your battery bank or choosing an inverter, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
Go Power! 1200W Solar All-Electric 6 Kit Specifications
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| Model |
SOLAR-AE-6 |
| Kit Contents |
| Solar Panels |
6 x GP-PV-200M, 200 W each |
| Charge Controllers |
3 x GP-RVC-30-MPPT |
| Controller Remote |
GP-RVC-R, 25 ft cable |
| Parallel Cables |
2 x GP-RVC-PC extension branch cable |
| Cable Entry Plates |
3 |
| Battery Cables |
3 |
| Solar Extension Cables |
2 x 6 ft (SC-OUTPUT-6), 2 x 10 ft (SC-OUTPUT-10), SC connectors |
| Mounting |
24 mounting feet, 24 x 1/4 in bolts, 24 lock nuts, 48 washers, 60 #10 x 1 in screws (feet and CEP) |
| Cable Management |
36 #8 x 5/8 in screws, 32 tie wraps, 18 x 1/4 in UV-resistant cable clamps, 18 x 3/8 in cable clamps |
| Solar Panel |
| Total Solar |
1200 W |
| Rated Power (Pm, each) |
200 W |
| Max Power Voltage (Vmp) |
20.8 V |
| Max Power Current (Imp) |
9.6 A |
| Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) |
24.3 V |
| Short Circuit Current (Isc) |
10.09 A |
| Panel Lead Length |
3.3 ft from junction box |
| Connectors |
SC, polarized |
| Array Wiring |
3 strings of 2 panels in series, one string per controller |
| Charge Controller |
| Controller Model |
GP-RVC-30-MPPT |
| Type |
MPPT |
| Max Charge Current |
30 A each |
| Max Solar Array Current |
30 A (reduced above 50°C) |
| Max Solar Array Power |
600/1200 W |
| Max Solar Voltage |
100 Voc |
| Max String Current (Imp) |
30 A per controller |
| Parallel Operation |
RS-485 ports linked with GP-RVC-PC cables |
| Weight |
About 3.14 lb each |
| Mounting |
Vertical, indoors, dry weather-tight location |
| Placement |
Within 9 ft of battery, no more than 25 ft from cable entry plate |
| Wiring |
| Solar Cables, CEP to Controller |
25 ft, 10 AWG |
| Battery Cables |
9 ft, fused, 10 AWG, 30A fuse |
| Solar Extension Cables |
10 AWG |
| Battery |
| System Voltage |
12 V |
| Battery Bank |
Not included, at least 600 Ah recommended |
| Recommended Batteries |
GP-AGM-100-12V or GP-AGM-224-6V |
| Typical Banks |
6 x 12V 100Ah or 6 x 6V 224Ah |
| AC Power |
Inverter sold separately |
Go Power! 1200W Solar All-Electric 6 Kit Manual