Welcome to Great Outdoors Solar, bringing camping out of the Dark Ages!
At Great Outdoors Solar, we’re proud to offer complete or partial solar system installations on any recreational vehicle. All of our RV solar systems provide plenty of energy to run normal 12V DC electronics (lights, vent fans, USB outlets, etc.) and small 120V AC electronics (phones, laptops, TVs, etc.) for a very long time, as well as moderate use of larger appliances (air conditioners, microwaves, hair dryers, etc.). The larger your system’s battery bank, the more power you’ll have to use. The more solar you have, the faster you can recharge your battery bank!
If you’re ready to book an installation for your RV, please fill out our Installation Inquiry form so we can get to know you and your RV better, and generate a customized quote for you.
We have a Brinkley Z2800 and had Great Outdoors Solar install a 1200 Watt solar, 1000 amp hour lithium battery package, and 4000 watt inverter to our RV spring of 2024We do quite a bit of camping at national forest campgrounds, national parks, state parks, and some boondocking. Most of these do not have electrical hookups and we were tired of relying on a generator and the noise associated with it.Great outdoors was very professional from the start. They scheduled our install around a vacation we were planning to Florida and we were very happy with the workmanship and quality of the components. They even figured out how to use the power onboard, 2000W inverter on my new F250 pickup to charge the system when traveling.The system has worked beyond our expectations and it is so nice to use the 110V outlets and appliances for up to 5 days (with no sun or on a shaded site) the same as if we were plugged into shore power. On a sunny site we can go weeks without shore power. (of course that is not using the air conditioning) We use starlink while traveling and it requires continuous 110V power. The touchscreen display shows where all the power is coming from and where it is going making it very useful to manage the powerThey are very responsive to any questions and issues we have had since the install and they have walked us through to get everything understood and working again. Each issue we have had has been something we did wrong or outside of their install, but they still took time to make sure we got everything up and running again.Would strongly recommend Great Outdoors Solar if you're thinking about having a system such as this installed. AND you can get a 30% tax credit if you claim your RV as a second home!
I have a Winnebago Solis pocket but the installed solar kept having issues. Did a total upgrade to LiFePo new panels, controller at a great price. All was well explained. The initial contact knew her stuff and help me a lot. The installer went above and beyond assuring a quality install. I would recommend this company to anyone in need of RV solar, be it a new system or just an upgrade.
Our experience with Great Outdoors Solar has been nothing short of exemplary! Starting from our initial contact with Lauren, who is knowledgeable of their products and who patiently and efficiently dealt with all of our correspondence throughout the process in a very professional and timely manner. Then on to Adam, who not only did a very professional, high quality and meticulous full solar installation in our Brinkley Z3100; but also went above and beyond by fixing some Brinkley manufacturing issues that he discovered while installing our system. Finally, after using our system off grid for a week, we had several questions regarding the operation of various parts of the system and Thomas replied to our email and provided professional and very detailed answers to all of our questions within just a couple of hours. This was the second time Thomas provided his knowledge, the first being when he patiently answered all of our questions and provided advice during our consultation phone call.If you're in the market for a solar system, we highly recommend the team at Great Outdoors Solar!
This company is the real deal!! I have been impressed from the first time I saw one of their installs. They (Adam!) completed my total install on a Z3100 Brinkley and did an incredible job. Included full suite of Victron components, 5 additional 200 w solar panels, and a pair of Epoch 460 amp batteries. Best thing is if ever needed, they can log into my system for trouble shooting anywhere I am at.
Great place. One day when my lottery numbers hit, I will have them install my solar on my Prius
It was a pleasure to work with Elyse and Adam to have our Class A motor home fitted with a comprehensive photo-voltaic system. Our 37' class A motor home is a 50A unit with two A/Cs, microwave, and washer/dryer. We bought a 10-panel (2KW)/5 battery (206AH each; 1030AH total) system which has provided us with amazing comfort and convenience.One trip our surge suppressor failed but indicated normal operation, so we connected via a 30AH converter and limited incoming power to 28AH. Forgetting I had lowered the threshold from 48AH to 28AH (to avoid over-drawing the pedestal), we continued to run both A/C units, used the microwave, and used the washer and dryer. Because the load was split between shore power and our Great Outdoors Solar PV system, everything worked seamlessly.I will add that, following the issue with that low-cost Amazon surge suppressor, we bought both the Hughes Big Dog surge suppressor and their Hughes Autoformer. It is nice being able to use my phone to check both the pedestal and the PV system.It's a joy to be able to have the front A/C unit on while traveling without having to run the generator. It was only after we had the system installed and operating that we met Tom. He's built a great business and I hope you're as pleased with the system you get from them as we are with ours!
From start to finish, this company was absolutely amazing to work with. Starting with the estimate stage, they had unbelievable patience and their knowledge of solar and RV battery systems was remarkable. I asked a lot of stupid questions and they were extremely understanding and took their time explaining everything to me in a way that I could understand. I must of called 4 different times and each time they were glad to answer my questions without rushing.......they made sure that I understood everything and was comfortable with my decisions.The lithium battery install by Adam was first class. He is a perfectionist and you sure can tell by looking at the finished product. He takes extreme pride in his work and uses only the best parts and accessories. He called several times during the 5 hour install to keep me updated.You just can't ask for a better company to do work on your RV battery/solar systems.I am extremely happy with their quality work!!!Bravo Zulu Great Outdoors Solar !!!
Great Outdoors Solar installed 1200 watts off solar on our New Horizons fifth wheel and everything about the experience was top notch. Tom, Adam, and Elyse were all super helpful
Thomas and his team at Great Outdoors Solar is the best. They installed a 3200W system on the top of my 2017 New Horizons Majestic fifth wheel and I still have room to get around up there. The dual Victron Quattro inverters allow me to run both air conditioners and the six Battle Born GC3 give me over 1600 amp hours. After the install, I took the RV to have a new generator installed and they were so impressed by the solar work. They asked for Tom’s name and number. Due to my ignorance I am also relying on there after sales support and it too has been stellar. You cannot go wrong at Great Outdoors Solar. I attached a few pictures.
I reached out to Great Outdoors Solar for a complete install on my RV. Elyse was very polite and professional. I was scheduled in a timely manner. The installation took about a week, and looks great. They respected my request for item locations. I reached out to them a few times for clarification and with a few questions. Quick response and very helpful!I am very pleased with the installation and price, and would highly recommend Great Outdoors Solar!
Tom and his staff at Great Outdoors Solar are just the best! Tom's company did the DC to DC chargers and inverter on my Northern Lite Truck Camper. I spoke to several installers before choosing Great Outdoors Solar. I new immediately Tom was my guy. My system works flawlessly and I am very happy with the service and installation. It is amazing! I am making my own power for off grid situations. My system runs my AC unit and supplies all my power needs. I can't recommend them enough.
Thomas and his team completed a full solar install on our travel trailer. They are very knowledgeable and our multiple calls / questions were answered promptly. Our system works great for our full time needs and we would absolutely use them in the future.
What a nice guy! I was having issues with some panels and he walked me through the tests and also helped me with some settings. Very professional and knowledgeable. I would definitely trust him with my solar install or issues!
Great Outdoor Solar updated my battery system with lithium batteries. Excellent workmanship, knowledgeable, neat and well done with quality parts. When tested a breaker malfunction was identified. (Not related to the battery upgrade) Tom traced the issue and graciously repaired it without charge. He apparently was not about to let me leave with even the slightest potential electrical issue. I highly recommend Great Outdoor Solar.
Outstanding customer service. I needed new batteries so I upgraded from lead acid to Lithium. Completely satisfied with the entire process from consultation to pick-up. Got everything just right.
They installed my Solar and upgraded electrical so that I can enjoy the Outdoors more with my motorhome, and did a Great job, too!
Thomas and team were fantastic. They answered all our questions we had. The quote was right on point and they completed the work quicker then expected. Extremely happy and I have already recommended them.
My wife and I drove from NY to Fla the last weekend of FEB. I would never had driven 2300 miles in a week if I did not feel that Thomas and Stacy could complete my full solar install in 4 days. They were just amazing to work with, had the patience to walk through all of the details for our 5th wheel system. Professional install all around, from the 5 solar panels to hiding all of the batteries etc: under the fwd floor storage area. 5 stars, Thanks again Thomas and Stacy.James and Sandra C.
Stacy and Thomas are the BEST solar and battery installer ever. if you are planning the install solar/battery system, look no further and get on their calendar as soon as you can since they are booked up fast.I love love love them. I didn't know them before the installation. But after the installation, I feel they are like my lifetime friends and family. Here are the reasons:1. Quality installation: They treat my RV as if it's their own RV. They truly think hard for customers in terms of what the best location could be for the equipment, the wiring, and drilling. They take time with every hole they drill on the RV to make sure it's practical and safe.2. Perfect Communication: From the consultation to installation to handover, they were extremely professional and thorough. I had consultation with several installers. It was pretty obvious they were the best choice from pricing to experience. I was so glad I got a spot within the same year and didn't have to wait for another year.3. Pricing: They offer the best quality of service, and their pricing is reasonable. I told them other installers were charging much more. But they said they wanted more people to be able to afford solar and lithium battery and can enjoy their RV life. Their integrity humbles me.4. Solar Education: Stacy and Thomas's youtube channel are the BEST source if you want to educate yourself. They explain the most complicated system in concise language that everyone can understand. 5. The team: Stacy and Thomas bring complementary skill sets for the whole process. They plan for you from different angles to make the system suit for your RV lifestyle. Together, they are not only installing batteries for you, they are designing a better RV life for you.6. Customer Service: Stacy and Thomas proactively checked in with me multiple times after the installation to make sure everything works well. Every time when I had question, they helped to solve it beautifully.It has been more than half a year since they installed the Solar and Lithium battery system for me. Everything is working nicely and the quality of my RV life has improved dramatically.Thank you, Stacy and Thomas!
Very good experience working with Thomas & Stacy on our travel trailer solar install. Very professional and thorough in the prep & installation. They kept us well informed on the process every step of the way. I video recorded his orientation on how to use all of the features of the system and find it very useful as it is a little overwhelming to try and remember all of the new functions of the solar setup. We love the capabilities that it provides for us to be able to camp anywhere.
Great overall experience. Thomas designed a system for our class A coach based upon our energy needs for short boondocking trips. The installation was very professional with all components tucked away and tidy. Their orientation and documentation was very thorough and all questions have been answered.In short we are very pleased with the results and would definitely use them again if we want to upgrade our system or even change rigs. Great service, fair price, wonderful people.
I am beyond impressed with the solar install TheGreatOutdoorssolar performed on my class A RV. They fit me into their busy schedule when I only contacted them a few weeks before the install. Thomas planed out the system and all the equipment needed by listening to my power needs when we dry camp. At no point did I feel uneasy about how the wires were routed or how the panels were mounted. Their attention to detail shows and I am rest assured knowing my family including our dog is safe from any potential hazards from inferior products , or lack of workmanship!
Stacy and Thomas of Great Outdoors Solar installed a fantastic system for us. They spent time during our original consultation learning about our camping style and coming up with a system that would fit our needs. They worked hard to perform the install cleanly and professionally. They were wonderful about listening to and answering all our queries. Most importantly, they stand behind their work and are very responsive when it comes to support calls. We would highly recommend them to anyone. Lastly, they are just good people and we hope to see them on the road!
Thomas and Stacey did a review of a solar installation I had done prior to their business opening (or I would have gone to them). I never felt like it worked as it should. And sure enough, Thomas found some issues. They upgraded what needed to be done. They were very professional and courteous and fast! I am so grateful that they decided to make a business of their vast knowledge! And my solar works like a charm now!!
The Wests planned and installed our solar/inverter system in mid January 2021 while we were wintering in Florida. We're back on the road traveling west and enjoying the freedom Thomas and Stacy gave us with our hybrid system. Batteries keep our refrigerator going on travel days, boost our power on 30 amp sites and keep us going when boondocking for a few days. Just what we want. We are really looking forward to our solar install and the freedom it will give us as we travel off-grid. We recommend Thomas and Stacy to anyone that is thinking about solar power as the install was done very professionally and in a timely manner.
While we did not have a full solar install, we needed to upgrade our standard battery bank from 2 batteries to 3 Battle Born lithiums with a battery monitor as well. We knew we wanted Thomas & Stacy to do the work for us, as we had been impressed with their solar install video series and knew they were people we could trust to do a great job. We were NOT disappointed! They completed the job quickly, and professionally, and had all the equipment and tools to get it done.I could not recommend them higher! We love them and our new system!
I recently had the enjoyable experience of having Thomas and Stacy of Great Outdoors Solar complete the solar installation on my Lance travel trailer. I had followed their previous installations on their own RV so I pretty much knew what I wanted. I purchased all the parts and began the installation myself. As I neared the end of the project, I realized that I needed some professional expertise to complete the install. I decided to have Great Outdoors Solar complete the job and I am so happy I did. Their customer service was great, their price reasonable and the quality of their work was top notch. The work was completed on time. I highly recommend Great Outdoors Solar to anyone who wants a top quality solar installation.
Thomas and Stacy go the extra mile when they installed our System! The attention to detail is amazing, right down to putting red and black tape marking the battery cables so you know where to put them back if you need to remove your batteries. They even cleaned up dirt they found from the factory build. Thomas wants you to know exactly what you are getting and why. This is very important when you are using the system. You will not be sorry for spending the money on their installation. We felt guilty that we didn't pay them more for their Service.
Thomas and Stacy helped me design and install my solar system (including lithium batteries and a large inverter) before they were actually "Great Outdoors Solar." They did a great job, and are wonderful people to work with. Thomas knows what he is doing and has great attention to detail.
The attention to detail is impressive; down to the smallest wire harness. The workmanship was impeccable. Great Outdoors Solar is very knowledgeable when it comes to RV solar, down to the smallest detail. I am so very pleased with the results. I highly recommend Great Outdoors Solar for your RV solar needs! I would hire them again.
