Go Power! 80 Watt Eco Solar Kit with 10 Amp Controller

The Go Power! 80 Watt Eco Solar Kit Is a Complete Rooftop Starter System for a Single-Battery RV, Camper or Trailer

The Go Power! 80 Watt Eco Solar Kit puts a rigid 80W monocrystalline panel on your roof with a GP-SB-PWM-10 10 amp PWM charge controller, 25 ft red and black MC4 solar cables, a 10A fuse with fuse holder, and mounting feet and hardware. It is sized for one 12V battery in an RV, camper or trailer.

Go Power describes it as an entry point to RV solar for overnight and weekend trips, where you want lights, fans and a topped-up battery without a hookup, and for keeping a stored battery full.

Go Power! 80 Watt Eco Solar Kit Features

An 80W Monocrystalline Panel Under Tempered Glass

The panel is rated 80W, with a maximum power voltage of 18.4V, maximum power current of 4.35A, open circuit voltage of 22.8V and short circuit current of 4.60A. Go Power uses tempered glass to withstand hail or light debris and a clear anodized aluminum frame. The panel measures 30.71 x 26.46 x 1.38 in and weighs 13.2 lb.

About 24Ah a Day in Summer

Go Power estimates 80W of solar puts about 24Ah a day into a 12V battery on a sunny spring or summer day and about 10Ah a day in fall and winter. Its rule is about 30Ah and 12Ah per 100W per day.

A 10A PWM Controller With LCD

The GP-SB-PWM-10 is a 12-volt, single-bank PWM controller that mounts flush or on the surface. Its backlit LCD shows charging current, battery voltage, battery state of charge and amp hours charged. It handles up to 200W of solar at 12V.

Lithium and Lead-Acid Profiles

You can set the controller for AGM, sealed or gel, flooded or LiFePO4 batteries, or use a custom profile. It uses 4-stage charging with temperature compensation, and a lithium wake-up function sends 5 pulses to restore a battery its BMS has shut off.

Room to Expand

Go Power says the kit's wiring accepts a second panel with an SC branch connector, and the 10A controller handles up to 200W of 12V panels.

Real-World Applications

Weekend camping basics. Go Power estimates LED lights, a vent fan, a water pump and phone and laptop charging use about 25Ah a day. It says 80W covers about 96% of that on a summer day.

Storage upkeep. Go Power puts the parasitic draws of a parked RV at about 4Ah a day, which it says 80W covers daily in summer.

A first solar system. Go Power lists this kit as a first solar install for a small trailer or camper with one battery.

Practical Comparison

80 Watt Eco Kit Versus the 200W Overlander Kit

Go Power's comparison lists this kit at about 24Ah a day in summer and 10Ah in winter, with a 10A PWM controller, for one battery with lights and fans. The 200W Overlander Kit is listed at about 60Ah and 24Ah with a 30A PWM controller and Bluetooth, expandable to 600W, for a 12V fridge on an average day.

Eco Kit Versus a 12V Fridge Load

Go Power estimates a 12V compressor fridge alone uses about 50Ah a day, and says 80W covers about 48% of that in summer. If you run a fridge, Go Power suggests starting with 200W.

Buyer Guidance

Battery and Expansion

Go Power suggests one 75Ah to 100Ah battery, lead-acid or lithium, for this kit. Its rule of thumb is 100W of panel per 100Ah of battery, and it says a lead-acid bank should not be discharged below 50%. The kit manual limits the panels' combined maximum power current to 10A and the array's open circuit voltage to 28V on a 12V system, and the controller is for parallel 12V systems only.

Installation

Go Power recommends installation by an RV technician or professional electrician. Bolt the four mounting feet to the outer holes in the panel frame and screw them to a roof surface at least 1/2 in thick, at least 3 ft back from the front of the RV, clear of shade from the air conditioner shroud, antennas and vents. Seal under and around each foot. Route the cables through the refrigerator vent or Go Power's optional GP-CEP cable entry plate. Mount the controller vertically indoors, close to the battery, with the fuse no more than 18 in from the battery connection.

This May Be A Good Fit If

• You have one 75Ah to 100Ah 12V battery
• You camp on weekends with lights and fans
• You want to keep a stored battery full
• You may add a second panel later

Common Questions

Will It Run a 12V Fridge?

Not on its own, according to Go Power. A compressor fridge draws 45 to 60Ah a day, and Go Power suggests 200W for that.

Will It Charge Lithium Batteries?

Yes. The controller has a selectable LiFePO4 profile as well as AGM, sealed or gel, and flooded settings. Set the battery type once at installation.

Does Shade Matter?

Yes. Go Power says a shadow on one cell can cut a panel's output by half or more.

What Warranty Does Go Power Give?

Go Power lists a 25-year limited power output warranty on the panel.

What's Included

• 1 x 80W Monocrystalline Solar Panel
• 1 x GP-SB-PWM-10 10A PWM Solar Charge Controller
• 1 x MC4 Red Positive Extension Cable, 25 Ft
• 1 x MC4 Black Negative Extension Cable, 25 Ft
• 1 x Fuse Holder
• 1 x 10A ATO Fuse
• 2 x Red Heat Shrink
• 2 x Butt Splices, 12-10 AWG
• 4 x Solar Panel Mounting Feet
• 4 x 1/4 In Bolts
• 4 x 1/4 In Lock Nuts
• 8 x 1/4 In Washers
• 8 x #10-16 x 1 In Screws
• 4 x Controller Mounting Screws

Starter Solar for a Single-Battery RV

The Go Power! 80 Watt Eco Solar Kit gives a small RV, camper or trailer an 80W panel, a 10A PWM controller with lithium and lead-acid profiles, and the wiring and mounts to install it. If you'd like help sizing your battery or planning an expansion, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.

Go Power! 80 Watt Eco Solar Kit with 10 Amp Controller Manuals and Documents

Go Power! Eco Solar Kits Manual (GP-ECO-80)

Go Power! GP-SB-PWM-10 Solar Controller Manual

Go Power! Eco Solar Kits Spec Sheet

Go Power! GP-SB-PWM-10 Spec Sheet

Go Power! GP-SB-PWM-10 Quick Start Guide