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The Go Power! Retreat 100 Watt Solar Expansion Kit adds a 100-watt monocrystalline solar panel (GP-PV-100M) to an existing Go Power! RV solar system. Like every Go Power! expansion kit, it includes a solar module, mounting hardware and expansion connectors that join it to the panel already on your roof. It doesn't include a solar controller or the 25 foot roof-to-controller cables, because it uses the ones your system already has.
Go Power suggests it for pre-wired RVs that have a cable entry plate and a pre-installed solar controller, and for growing an existing Go Power! solar kit, including the Weekender ISW and Solar Elite systems. Go Power says all of its solar expansion kits of 80 watts or higher are compatible with one another.
Go Power rates the panel at 100 watts, with a rated current of 5.43 amps at a rated DC voltage of 18.4 volts and an open-circuit voltage of 22.6 volts. Module efficiency is 15.34%. Each panel has 3.3 feet of cable coming from its junction box.
Two branch-style solar connectors come in the kit, one with 1 male and 2 female ends and one with 2 male and 1 female end. They join the new panel's leads to your existing panel's leads in parallel, which Go Power describes as an interlocking system for a simple, reliable installation. The kit manual warns that multiple panels must be connected in parallel, because other wiring produces large currents the system's DC fuse isn't designed to handle.
Go Power lists a silver / black anodized aluminum frame. Per the kit manual, the hardware includes four mounting feet, four 1/4 inch bolts and lock nuts, eight washers and eight #10-16 x 1 inch screws. The feet bolt to the four outer holes in the panel frame, then screw down to the roof with sealant under and around each one.
Go Power lists a 25-year warranty in this kit's specifications, along with a CE certification.
Growing a Retreat kit. The kit manual shows a Retreat plus Retreat-E layout, with two 100W panels feeding the same PWM 30 amp controller.
Pre-wired RVs. Go Power names this kit for pre-wired RVs that already have a cable entry plate and a solar controller installed.
Other Go Power! kits. Add 100 watts to another Go Power! solar kit, including the Weekender ISW or Solar Elite systems, as long as your controller has room for the extra current.
Per the kit manual's parts checklist, the Retreat kit includes the panel, a PWM 30 amp solar charge controller, 25 foot red and black extension cables, a fuse holder with a 30A fuse and the parts to install them. The Retreat-E includes the panel, its mounting hardware and the two expansion connectors.
An expansion kit works on the controller you already own, as long as the combined panel current stays within its rating. If adding panels would push your system past that rating, Go Power's manual says you'll need a suitable controller alternative.
Go Power's kit manual has you add up the short circuit current of all panels in parallel, multiply by 1.25, and keep the result within the controller's amperage rating. On its PWM 30 amp kits, the combined maximum power current must also stay at or below 30A. If you're not sure your controller has room, the Outbound Power team can help you check.
The panel measures 47.09 x 21.46 x 1.38 inches (1196 x 545 x 35 mm) and weighs 17.6 lb (8 kg). Place it as close to your existing panel as possible, since longer runs may need solar extension cables. Mount it at least 3 feet 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 it. Go Power recommends installation by an RV technician or professional electrician.
No. The Retreat-E connects to the controller in your existing Go Power! kit or your RV's pre-installed controller.
Go Power designed it to add to its existing solar kits, including the Weekender ISW and Solar Elite systems, and says all of its expansion kits of 80 watts or higher are compatible with one another.
In parallel with your existing panel, using the two included branch connectors.
Go Power lists a 25-year warranty for this kit.
The Go Power! Retreat 100 Watt Solar Expansion Kit adds a 100W monocrystalline panel, mounting hardware and parallel connectors to the Go Power! solar system already on your RV. If you'd like help checking your controller's capacity or planning the panel layout, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
Go Power! Retreat 100 Watt Solar Expansion Kit Specifications |
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| Model | RETREAT-E |
| Kit Contents | |
| Solar Panel | 1 x GP-PV-100M, 100 W |
| Expansion Connectors | 1 x 1 male/2 female, 1 x 2 male/1 female |
| Mounting Hardware | 4 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 |
| Charge Controller | Not included |
| Roof-to-Controller Cables | Not included |
| Solar Panel | |
| Solar Cell Type | Monocrystalline |
| Output Power | 100 W |
| Rated Current | 5.43 A |
| Rated DC Voltage | 18.4 V |
| Open-Circuit Voltage | 22.6 V |
| Module Efficiency | 15.34% |
| Panel Lead Length | 3.3 ft from junction box |
| Wiring | Parallel with existing panels |
| Compatibility | Go Power! solar expansion kits of 80 W or higher |
| Physical | |
| Frame | Silver / black anodized aluminum |
| Dimensions | 47.09 x 21.46 x 1.38 in (1196 x 545 x 35 mm) |
| Weight | 17.6 lb (8 kg) |
| Mounting Surface | At least 1/2 in thick |
| Panel Placement | At least 3 ft from the front of the RV |
| Certifications and Warranty | |
| Certifications | CE |
| Warranty | 25 years |
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