Enjoy quieter stops away from shore power with the Renogy 400W 12V N-Type RV Solar Starter Kit. Four 100W panels recharge your RV battery from sunlight, while the Adventurer 30A PWM charge controller manages charging. Settle into camp and check your system from your phone with the included BT-1 Bluetooth module.

Features

• 400W N-Type solar array: Four 100W 16BB panels with a listed 25% solar cell conversion efficiency. Bypass diodes help reduce shade-related power loss.
• RV-ready charging: Negative-ground Adventurer 30A PWM controller with flush-mount design, LCD display, adjustable settings and self-diagnostics.
• Battery compatibility: Supports sealed AGM, gel, flooded and lithium battery charging profiles.
• Bluetooth monitoring: Included BT-1 module enables real-time performance monitoring and parameter adjustments through the DC Home app.
• Outdoor construction: Corrosion-resistant aluminum panel frames, heat-dissipating TPT back sheets and IP65-rated junction boxes. Panels are EL tested and feature pre-drilled mounting holes.
• Electronic protection: Controller protections include reverse current, overcharging, short circuit and overload.

Kit Includes

• 4 × 100W 16BB N-Type solar panels
• 1 × Adventurer 30A PWM charge controller
• 1 × 30 ft 10AWG solar adaptor cable pair
• 1 × 16 ft 10AWG tray cable pair
• 3 pairs × Solar Y branch connectors
• 4 sets × Mounting Z brackets
• 1 × BT-1 Bluetooth module
• 1 × Cable entry housing

Solar Panel Specifications

• Rated power: 100W per panel; 400W total
• Maximum system voltage: 600V DC (UL)
• Open-circuit voltage (Voc): 22.79V
• Optimum operating voltage (Vmp): 19.97V
• Short-circuit current (Isc): 5.31A
• Operating temperature: -40°F to 194°F (-40°C to 90°C)
• Dimensions per panel: 34.1 × 22.8 × 1.2 in (865 × 578 × 30mm)
• Weight per panel: 13.0 lb (5.9kg)

Charge Controller Specifications

• Model: Renogy Adventurer 30A PWM, negative-ground, with LCD
• Nominal voltage: 12V/24V automatic recognition
• Rated charging current: 30A
• Maximum PV input power: 400W at 12V DC
• Maximum PV input voltage: 50V DC
• Battery types: Sealed AGM, gel, flooded and lithium
• Operating temperature: -13°F to 131°F
• Dimensions: 6.56 × 4.50 × 1.90 in
• Weight: 0.6 lb (272g)

System sizing: This kit's four panels total 400W, reaching the controller's listed maximum PV input power at 12V. Do not add panels beyond the controller's rated limits.

Accessory Specifications

Cables

• Tray cables: 16 ft, 10AWG, 600V rating
• Solar adaptor cables: 30 ft, 10AWG, 600/1000V rating
• Both cable types: Operating temperature -40°F to 185°F

BT-1 Bluetooth Module

• Standby power consumption: 0.04W
• Communication range: Up to 15m
• Dimensions: 2.6 × 2.01 × 0.61 in

Solar Y Branch Connectors

• Withstanding voltage: 1000V DC (TUV), 600V (UL)
• Protection rating: IP67 when mated
• Wire size range: 10, 12 and 14AWG
• Operating temperature: -40°F to 194°F

Cable Entry Housing

• Material: UV-resistant ABS plastic
• Dimensions: 4.7 × 3.9 × 2.0 in
• Weight: 7.9 oz
• Cable gland diameter range: 6–12mm
• Recommended adhesive: Sikaflex 252 or similar

Mounting Z Brackets

Each set lists four Z-shaped brackets, eight long cap bolts, four short bolts, four spring washers, four washers and four nuts.

Warranty

• Panels: 10-year material and workmanship warranty
• Accessories: 1-year material and workmanship warranty

Planning Your RV Solar System

What else is needed?

A compatible deep-cycle battery is required to store energy and is not included in the kit contents listed above. The included adaptor cables connect the panels to the charge controller, and the tray cables connect the controller to the battery. Size the battery bank and connected loads for your intended use.

Will it power my RV without a hookup?

This is a solar battery-charging kit, not a complete household AC power system. Available runtime depends on sunlight, battery capacity and your equipment's power requirements. Solar charging operates quietly without a gas generator.

Why can output vary?

Indirect sunlight, shade, high temperatures, clouds and dirt on the glass can reduce solar output. Rated panel wattage is not a guarantee of continuous output.

How should the panels be connected?

Series connections increase voltage; parallel connections increase current. Follow the panel and controller installation instructions, keeping the completed array within the controller's voltage, current and power limits.