Complete RV Solar Installation, Upgrades & Repair in Spokane, WA
Custom RV solar and electrical systems designed around your RV, your power needs, and the way you camp.
PNW RV installs complete RV solar systems, upgrades existing systems, performs lithium battery conversions, installs and replaces inverters, and troubleshoots solar and DC electrical problems. From roof-mounted panels to Victron Energy charging equipment and Epoch lithium batteries, we can build a system designed for your RV and how you use it.
Serving Spokane, Eastern Washington & North Idaho
RV Solar Services from PNW RV
PNW RV designs, installs, upgrades, and repairs RV solar and electrical systems for RV owners throughout the Spokane region.
Complete Solar Installations: Panels, controllers, batteries, inverters, monitoring, wiring, and related electrical components.
Custom System Design: Each installation is configured around the RV and owner's power and camping needs.
Lithium Upgrades: Lithium battery installation and converter conversions.
Victron & Epoch Systems: PNW RV primarily installs Victron Energy solar equipment and Epoch batteries.
Boondocking Setups: Complete solar and battery systems can be designed for off-grid camping.
Solar Repair: Troubleshooting and repair of existing solar and DC electrical systems.
Complete RV Solar Systems Built for Your RV
PNW RV designs and installs complete RV solar systems based on your RV, how you camp, and how much power you need.
There isn't one solar setup that's right for every RV owner. A weekend camper who regularly stays at campgrounds has different power needs than an RVer who spends extended periods boondocking without hookups.
That's why PNW RV approaches each installation as a custom build.
Depending on your RV and power needs, a complete solar installation can include:
→Roof-mounted solar panels
→Victron Energy SmartSolar charge controllers
→Epoch lithium batteries
→Lithium battery conversions
→Converter conversions
→Inverter installation or replacement
→Battery monitors
→System wiring
→Electrical protection and related components
→Upgrades to existing solar equipment
PNW RV primarily installs Victron Energy solar systems and Epoch batteries, with equipment selected according to the RV and application.
Whether you're starting from scratch or improving an existing system, the goal is to build a balanced electrical system around the way you actually use your RV.
What Can Be Included in an RV Solar Installation?
A complete RV solar system combines several components to collect, manage, store, monitor, and use electrical power.
Roof-Mounted RV Solar Panels
Solar panels collect energy from sunlight and convert it into DC electricity that can be used to recharge your RV's battery bank.
PNW RV performs roof-mounted solar panel installations as part of new systems and system upgrades.
Victron Energy SmartSolar Charge Controllers
The solar charge controller manages the power coming from your panels before it reaches your batteries.
PNW RV primarily installs Victron Energy SmartSolar charge controllers, with the specific controller selected according to the system and application.
Lithium Batteries & Converter Conversions
PNW RV installs lithium batteries and performs converter conversions when needed to support a lithium battery system.
PNW RV primarily installs Epoch lithium batteries.
RV Inverters
An inverter allows compatible 120-volt equipment to operate using energy stored in the RV's battery system.
PNW RV installs new inverters and replaces existing RV inverters.
Battery Monitoring
A battery monitor gives RV owners useful information about their battery system and available energy.
PNW RV installs battery monitoring equipment as part of compatible solar and electrical systems.
Wiring & Electrical Components
Solar panels are only one part of an RV solar system. Proper wiring, connections, protection devices, charging equipment, and electrical components all need to work together.
PNW RV can install the wiring and related components needed for a complete system.
See a Complete PNW RV Solar & Lithium Installation
Custom RV Solar & Lithium System
This installation demonstrates the type of complete system PNW RV can build, including roof-mounted solar panels and integrated electrical equipment. PNW RV can combine solar charging, lithium battery storage, inverter equipment, monitoring, wiring, and related components into a system designed around the RV owner's needs.
Custom RV Solar Systems for Boondocking
PNW RV can design complete solar and battery systems for RV owners who want to spend more time boondocking without campground hookups.
Every RV—and every RVer—is different. The right off-grid power system depends on your RV, available roof space, battery capacity, electrical equipment, daily power consumption, and how you camp.
A custom boondocking setup may combine:
- Roof-mounted solar panels
- Lithium batteries
- Victron Energy solar charging equipment
- An appropriately sized inverter
- Battery monitoring
- Upgraded charging components
- Wiring and electrical protection
Instead of starting with a predetermined package, PNW RV evaluates the RV and owner's needs to determine the components appropriate for the build.
Want to spend more time camping off-grid?
Talk with PNW RV about designing a solar and battery system around your RV and the way you camp.
Helping RV Owners Get Boondock Ready
“His knowledge of the system and what we needed were perfect which gave us confidence we were working with the right person... Thank you Ty for getting us boondock ready.”
— Mary Finnell, Google Review
This customer came to PNW RV for a lithium battery installation on a Class C RV. Her review specifically highlights Ty's system knowledge, explanation of how the installation works, workmanship, and helping prepare the RV for boondocking.
Can PNW RV Upgrade an Existing RV Solar System?
Yes. PNW RV can upgrade existing RV solar and electrical systems when they no longer meet the owner's power needs.
An existing system may be a candidate for an upgrade if:
→You want more solar charging capacity
→You're spending more time boondocking
→Your electrical needs have increased
→You want to upgrade to lithium batteries
→Your existing inverter no longer meets your needs
→You want better battery monitoring
→Your factory-installed solar setup is limited
→You're adding equipment that changes your electrical requirements
PNW RV can evaluate the existing system and determine which components should remain, which need to be upgraded, and how new equipment can work with the rest of the RV.
RV Lithium Battery Installation & Converter Conversions
PNW RV installs lithium RV batteries and can perform converter conversions when needed for a lithium battery upgrade.
Lithium batteries can be part of a new solar installation, a boondocking build, or an upgrade to an existing RV electrical system.
PNW RV primarily installs Epoch batteries and can integrate lithium battery storage with compatible solar charging, inverter, monitoring, and electrical equipment.
Because every RV's electrical system is different, PNW RV evaluates the existing equipment before determining what needs to change as part of the conversion.
RV Solar & Electrical Troubleshooting and Repair
PNW RV diagnoses and repairs existing RV solar and DC electrical systems, including problems involving charging equipment, batteries, controllers, inverters, wiring, and connections.
You may need solar or electrical troubleshooting if:
- Your batteries aren't charging from solar
- Solar charging suddenly stopped
- Your controller displays an error
- Solar production is lower than expected
- Your batteries repeatedly run low
- Charging is intermittent
- Your inverter isn't operating correctly
- Electrical connections or wiring appear damaged
- Your system worked previously but no longer performs correctly
The problem isn't necessarily the solar panels themselves. Diagnosing the system as a whole can help identify the source before parts are replaced.
PNW RV's existing Services page also lists both Solar Upgrades and DC Power Repair, so this section creates a natural bridge between those established services.
Solar system not working correctly?
Why Isn't My RV Solar System Charging My Batteries?
An RV solar system can stop charging because of problems with the panels, wiring, electrical connections, charge controller, batteries, or another part of the charging system.
Because the components work together, replacing a panel or battery without diagnosing the system may not address the actual problem.
PNW RV can inspect the system, identify the source of the charging problem, and recommend the appropriate repair.
Experienced With Victron Energy RV Systems
PNW RV primarily installs Victron Energy solar equipment and works with Victron components in RV solar and electrical systems.
The specific equipment used depends on the RV, application, electrical requirements, and overall system design. PNW RV's primary solar installer has received training for these installations.
“Ty at PNW RV is incredibly knowledgeable about the Victron system and immediately understood the problem I was having...”
“He explained exactly which parts I needed and why...”
— Patrick Hamilton, Google Review
Patrick's review highlights both Victron system knowledge and electrical troubleshooting, including identifying the problem and explaining the required components.
Should I Repair or Upgrade My RV Solar System?
Repair may make sense when an existing system meets your needs but has stopped working correctly, while an upgrade may be appropriate when the system works but no longer provides the capacity or functionality you want.
A Repair May Make Sense If:
- Your system previously performed well
- Charging suddenly stopped
- A controller or inverter reports a problem
- Wiring or connections are damaged
- Solar output unexpectedly decreased
- You're experiencing an electrical malfunction
An Upgrade May Make Sense If:
- You want to boondock longer
- Your current solar capacity isn't keeping up
- You want to switch to lithium batteries
- Your electrical needs have increased
- You need a different inverter
- You want better battery monitoring
- Your existing factory solar setup is limited
PNW RV can evaluate the existing system before recommending what should be repaired, replaced, or upgraded.
Where Does PNW RV Perform RV Solar Installations?
PNW RV typically performs complete solar installations at its Spokane shop because custom installations can take several days to complete.
Larger projects can involve roof-mounted panels, batteries, controllers, inverters, monitoring equipment, wiring, and other electrical work. Performing these installations at the shop gives the technicians access to the workspace and equipment needed throughout the build.
PNW RV has also completed solar installations in the field within its service area. Contact the team with information about your RV, location, and project to discuss the appropriate service option.
PNW RV Shop
3030 E Mission Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
Service area: Spokane, Eastern Washington, and North Idaho.
Why Choose PNW RV for Your RV Solar System?
Complete Systems
From rooftop panels to batteries, inverters, controllers, monitoring, and wiring.
Custom Builds
Systems designed around the RV and owner's camping and power needs.
Boondocking Experience
Complete setups for owners who want greater off-grid capability.
Lithium Conversions
Lithium battery installation and converter conversions.
Solar Repair
Diagnosis and repair of existing solar and DC electrical systems.
Experienced RV Team
PNW RV states that its team combines more than 50 years of RV experience.
PNW RV was founded after its team saw firsthand how frustrating long dealer waits, slow parts ordering, warranty delays, and poor communication could be for RV owners.
Frequently Asked Questions About RV Solar Installation
Ready to Build, Upgrade or Repair Your RV Solar System?
Tell PNW RV about your RV, how you camp, and what you want your electrical system to do.
Whether you're planning a complete solar and lithium build for boondocking, upgrading an existing system, or trying to figure out why your solar system isn't working, PNW RV can evaluate your needs and help determine the next step.
Shop: 3030 E Mission Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Serving: Spokane, Eastern Washington & North Idaho
PNW RV's site currently lists 509-999-0747 and provides online scheduling.