Do you have an RV that relies on electricity to run appliances or gear, but you’re sick and tired of having to listen to your noisy, fossil-fuel reliant generator? Looking to get off-grid in your tiny home? Just looking to up your “glamping” game? We’ve got solar systems to cover all of your recreational vehicle needs!

Small solar PV systems can also be applied to a variety of recreational applications, such as 4×4’s, RV’s and travel trailers.

With a variety of quality flexible and rigid solar equipment available, CDN Roof Dr. will have you up and running in no time! Renewable solar energy will allow you to stay out on your expedition longer while reducing the need to run your engine or generator to recharge your batteries.

Off-grid recreational system setup:

SOLAR PANELS

Solar panel cells absorb the sun’s energy in the form of photons and then converts them into electrons, taking the form of DC (direct current) electricity. A solar cell, or PV (photovoltaic) cell is made up of 2 types of silicon that promote positive and negative electrical charges that are surrounded by conducting metals which transfer the electrons. The panel is topped with extremely durable tempered glass allows light in while protecting the PV cell from damage.

BATTERY BACKUP

The energy generated by the solar panels is then sent to deep cycle batteries. When the solar PV system generates more power than your tiny home requires, the excess electricity is stored in the batteries for use at a later time when the panels are no longer producing electricity.

BACKUP GENERATOR

A backup generator can also implemented in your tiny home system. In the instance your solar PV system is not generating enough energy to power your structure, and the battery backup is depleted, a generator can be used to create electricity. A backup generator utilizes a small combustion engine to create DC current that is fed directly to the inverter.

INVERTER

Before electricity can be sent to the electrical panel it must be converted into AC (alternating current). AC power is used to supply electricity to all connected properties. In order to convert DC power into AC power, the electrical current must pass through an inverter. This is the final step before power can be transferred into your tiny home for use.

ELECTRICAL PANEL

Once the inverter converts the power to AC, it can then be sent to the electrical panel. An electrical panel is a component that divides electrical power into subsidiary circuits that power appliances, lights, receptacles, etc. throughout the off-grid structure.