The Rich Solar 390 Watt SLIM Solar Kit Packs Three 130W Slim Panels and a BRAVO 30 MPPT Controller Into One 12V Charging Kit
The Rich Solar 390 Watt SLIM Solar Kit (RS-K390SL) is a 12V solar charging kit built around three 130W MEGA 130 SLIM panels (RS-M130SL) and a BRAVO 30 30A MPPT charge controller with built-in Bluetooth. Rich Solar estimates that the 390W array produces approximately 1.4kWh of energy per day under 4 peak sun hours. The kit also includes a 30 foot 10 AWG solar cable set, a 10 foot 8 AWG battery cable, three sets of four Z brackets and a 10A inline fuse holder for the solar circuit.
Each panel is 15.8 inches wide and 65 inches long, so the three panels suit long, narrow roofs. Rich Solar builds its Slim Kits for RVs, vans, trailers, boats, tiny homes and other off-grid charging systems. You supply the 12V battery, since no battery or inverter is included.
Rich Solar 390 Watt SLIM Solar Kit Features
Three Slim Panels for Narrow Roof Space
Each MEGA 130 SLIM panel measures 65.0 x 15.8 x 1.2 inches (1650 x 400 x 30 mm) and weighs 15.4 lb (7 kg), and together the three panels make up the kit's 390W array. Rich Solar designed the slim profile to give you more placement options on compact rooftops. The MEGA 130 SLIM has a silver aluminum frame around its dark cells.
N-Type TOPCon Cells Under Tempered Glass
Each panel uses 34 N-Type TOPCon cells (2 x 17), with up to 25.3% cell efficiency and 19.8% module efficiency. It's rated 130W with a 0 to +5W power tolerance, 6.63A at a maximum power voltage of 19.6V, and 23.6V open circuit. It has 3.2 mm AR-coated tempered glass, an anodized aluminum frame and an IP67 junction box, with mechanical strength certified to 5400 Pa positive and 2400 Pa negative load.
MPPT Charging From the BRAVO 30
The BRAVO 30 tracks the array's maximum power point at 99.5% efficiency or better and converts it to charging power at up to 98% efficiency. Rich Solar rates it for a nominal 500W of solar at 12V and 1,000W at 24V, with up to 100V of open-circuit input and 30A of charging current, so this 390W array is within its rating. It detects a 12V or 24V battery automatically and guards against reverse polarity, short circuits, reverse current at night and overheating.
Bluetooth and LCD Monitoring
Built-in Bluetooth connects the BRAVO 30 to the RICH SOLAR app, so you can check charging from your phone. The LCD shows solar voltage, current, power and kWh plus battery voltage, charging current and charged amp-hours. A remote display and a battery temperature sensor are optional.
Profiles for Lithium and Lead-Acid Batteries
Presets cover LiFePO4 (LFP), LTO, LCO, lead crystal, Gel, AGM, flooded and calcium batteries, plus a custom setting for your battery maker's voltages. AGM is the default, so choose your battery type during setup. If a lithium battery's BMS has shut it off after a deep discharge, the controller tries to wake it automatically.
Real-World Applications
RVs and fifth wheels. Line up three long, narrow panels for 390 watts of charging on a busy roof.
Camper vans. Cover a long van roof with three slim panels and keep a 12V lithium battery charged.
Boats. Charge a 12V house bank from three panels sized to a hardtop or cabin roof.
Practical Comparison
390W SLIM Kit Versus a Kit With a PWM Controller
A PWM controller is a simpler design, but it can't turn surplus panel voltage into extra charging current. The BRAVO 30 in this kit uses MPPT tracking instead, and it adds Bluetooth monitoring, an LCD and profiles for lithium and lead-acid batteries.
390W SLIM Kit Versus Standard-Width Panels
A wider panel of similar wattage can be hard to fit between roof vents, fans, hatches and racks. At 15.8 inches wide, the three slim panels fit narrow strips of roof.
Buyer Guidance
Wiring and Fuses
Rich Solar's wiring diagram shows the three panels wired in series, positive to negative, with the 10A inline fuse on the combined positive lead before the solar cables reach the controller. It also shows an optional 30A ANL fuse on the battery's positive cable, which isn't included. The BRAVO 30 manual strongly recommends an inline fuse on the positive wire of both the solar and battery circuits, and asks you to cover the panels before connecting cables. If you change the layout, keep the array's open-circuit voltage under the controller's 100V limit, rated at -4°F (-20°C).
Controller and Battery Placement
Mount the BRAVO 30 indoors on a vertical surface, out of the weather and as close to the battery as possible. No battery or inverter is included, so plan for a 12V battery that suits your loads and select its type in the controller's settings.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You have a 12V battery and want 390 watts of solar
- You have room for three panels, each 15.8 inches wide and 65 inches long
- You want to check charging in the RICH SOLAR app
- You want the panels, controller, cables and brackets in one kit
Common Questions
Does the Kit Include a Battery or Inverter?
No. You'll need your own 12V battery. Rich Solar's wiring diagram shows its ALPHA 1 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 battery and NOVA PURE 2K 12V inverter as examples, and both are marked not included.
How Much Energy Does the 390W Kit Produce?
Rich Solar estimates approximately 1.4kWh of energy per day under 4 peak sun hours. Days with fewer peak sun hours will produce less.
Can I Add More Panels Later?
The BRAVO 30 is rated for a nominal 500W of solar at 12V, so there is little room beyond this kit's 390W. Added panels must also keep the array under the controller's 100V open-circuit limit at -4°F (-20°C) and its 30A solar input current. Ask our team before you add panels.
What Warranty Comes With the Panels?
Rich Solar backs the MEGA 130 SLIM with a 25-year power output warranty and a 10-year limited workmanship warranty.
What's Included
- 3 x 12V 130W SLIM Solar Panels (RS-M130SL)
- 1 x 30 Foot 10 AWG Solar Cable Set, Panel to Controller (RS-30101)
- 1 x 10 Foot 8 AWG Battery Cable, Controller to 12V Battery (RS-810)
- 1 x BRAVO 30 12V/24V 30A MPPT Charge Controller (RS-MPPT30PB)
- 3 x Mounting Z Bracket Sets, Set of 4 (RS-ZB4C)
- 1 x 10A Solar Panel Inline Fuse Holder (RS-SC10F)
390 Watts From Three Narrow Panels
The Rich Solar 390 Watt SLIM Solar Kit combines three 130W MEGA 130 SLIM panels (RS-M130SL), a BRAVO 30 MPPT controller with Bluetooth, and the cables, brackets and fuse holder that connect them to your 12V battery. If you'd like help choosing a battery or planning your roof layout, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
Rich Solar 390 Watt 12V SLIM Solar Kit With 3 Panels and BRAVO 30 MPPT Controller Specifications
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| Model |
RS-K390SL |
| Kit |
| Total Solar Power |
390W |
| Panels |
3 x MEGA 130 SLIM 130W (RS-M130SL) |
| Charge Controller |
BRAVO 30 30A MPPT (RS-MPPT30PB) |
| Battery System Voltage |
12V |
| Estimated Daily Energy |
About 1.4kWh per day under 4 peak sun hours |
| Battery |
Not included |
| Inverter |
Not included |
| Panel Wiring |
3 panels in series (Rich Solar wiring diagram) |
| Solar Circuit Fuse |
10A inline fuse holder (included) |
| Battery Circuit Fuse |
30A ANL fuse, optional, not included (Rich Solar wiring diagram) |
| Kit Contents |
| 12V 130W SLIM Solar Panels (RS-M130SL) |
3 |
| 30 Foot 10 AWG Solar Cable Set, Panel to Controller (RS-30101) |
1 |
| 10 Foot 8 AWG Battery Cable, Controller to 12V Battery (RS-810) |
1 |
| BRAVO 30 12V/24V 30A MPPT Charge Controller (RS-MPPT30PB) |
1 |
| Mounting Z Bracket Sets, Set of 4 (RS-ZB4C) |
3 |
| 10A Solar Panel Inline Fuse Holder (RS-SC10F) |
1 |
| Solar Panel |
| Panel Model |
MEGA 130 SLIM (RS-M130SL) |
| Rated Power |
130W |
| Power Tolerance |
0 to +5W |
| Maximum Power Voltage (Vmp) |
19.6V |
| Maximum Power Current (Imp) |
6.63A |
| Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) |
23.6V |
| Short Circuit Current (Isc) |
6.92A |
| Maximum System Voltage |
1000VDC |
| Maximum Series Fuse Rating |
15A |
| Module Efficiency |
19.8% |
| Maximum Cell Efficiency |
25.3% |
| Cell Type |
N-Type TOPCon |
| Cell Size |
7.2 x 3.6 in (182.2 x 91.88 mm) |
| Cell Layout |
34 cells (2 x 17) |
| Dimensions |
65.0 x 15.8 x 1.2 in (1650 x 400 x 30 mm) |
| Weight |
15.4 lb (7 kg) each |
| Glass |
3.2 mm (0.13 in) AR-coated tempered glass |
| Frame |
Anodized aluminum alloy |
| Junction Box |
IP67 |
| Connector |
Solar connectors |
| Panel Cables |
4.0 mm2 (#12 gauge), 35.4 in (900 mm) |
| Temperature Range |
-40°F to +185°F |
| Nominal Module Operating Temperature |
45°C +/- 2°C |
| Temperature Coefficient of Pmax |
-0.35%/°C |
| Temperature Coefficient of Voc |
-0.28%/°C |
| Temperature Coefficient of Isc |
0.045%/°C |
| Mechanical Load |
5400 Pa positive, 2400 Pa negative |
| Charge Controller |
| Controller Model |
BRAVO 30 (RS-MPPT30PB) |
| Controller Type |
MPPT |
| Rated Charge Current |
30A |
| System Voltage |
12V/24V auto detection |
| Max PV Open Circuit Voltage |
100VDC at -4°F (-20°C) |
| Max Normal PV Input Voltage |
92VDC at 77°F (25°C) |
| Max PV Input Current |
30A |
| Max PV Short Circuit Current |
35A |
| Nominal PV Power |
500W at 12V, 1,000W at 24V |
| MPPT Voltage Range |
15-72VDC |
| MPPT Tracking Efficiency |
99.5% or higher |
| Conversion Efficiency |
Up to 98% |
| Battery Types |
LCO, LFP, LTO, Crystal, Gel, AGM, Flooded, Calcium, Custom |
| Default Battery Type |
AGM |
| Charging Stages |
5-stage (lead-acid), 4-stage (lithium) |
| Temperature Compensation |
-24 mV/°C |
| Self-Consumption |
12 +/- 0.5 mA |
| Bluetooth |
Yes, RICH SOLAR app |
| Display |
LCD with LED charging bar |
| Optional Accessories |
Remote display, external battery temperature sensor |
| Terminals |
Rated 50A connector |
| Protections |
Reverse polarity, reverse current at night, short circuit, over-temperature with current derating, TVS surge |
| IP Rating |
IP43 (circuit board), IP22 (connectors) |
| Mounting |
Indoor, vertical surface |
| Operating Temperature |
-13°F to 122°F (-25°C to 50°C) |
| Dimensions |
7.0 x 5.5 x 2.9 in |
| Net Weight |
1.76 lb (0.8 kg) |
| Standards |
Designed to meet UL 1741 requirements; CE, FCC, RoHS |
| Warranty |
| Solar Panel Power Output |
25 years |
| Solar Panel Workmanship |
10 years, limited |
Rich Solar 390 Watt 12V SLIM Solar Kit With 3 Panels and BRAVO 30 MPPT Controller Manuals and Documents
Rich Solar BRAVO 30 MPPT Charge Controller Manual
Rich Solar MEGA 130 SLIM Solar Panel Specification Sheet
Rich Solar BRAVO 30 MPPT Charge Controller Specification Sheet