Description
The Renogy 400W 12V Premium Kit is easy for you to install, and it is the most economical choice for the off-grid adventurer. Renogy Solar Kit comes with solar panels, charge controllers, and needed electrical wiring, fuses, and monitoring typically required for an off-grid installation, making it an ideal choice for both off-grid and mobile solar power applications. The Premium Kit will produce an average of 1.6-2.5kWh of electricity per day (depending on sun availability). The 4 x 100W solar panels don’t take up much roof space, but the energy they produce can offset small and medium-size loads such as lighting, television, and kitchen appliances. The Premium Kit can build a reliable and environmentally friendly power supply, perfect for all rooftops, RVs, boats, or campers. It can also be installed in a ground mount system, as a power supply for outdoor appliances, emergencies, and a stand-alone power system.
K. Kirby –
Added the 400 Watt 12 Volt Renegy Premium Kit to the roof of my 2008 Winnebago View motorhome this weekend. The kit was pretty complete and was able to do the install on the roof using self-made modified aluminum brackets and VHB tape without screws penetrating the motorhome roof. Didn’t like the brackets provided in the kit since they were too low and did not have enough surface area to ensure good, strong bracket-to-roof adhesion. The only equipment I added to the Renogy system was an on-off switch from the solar panels to the charge controller so that I could disconnect the solar panel power when working on the battery system. I also added an inverter with a 300 amp in-line fuse to the batteries to run most of the power in my motorhome. Great Renogy kit and quite simple to install, even though the instructions were lacking and, I think, could use more detail.
ChrisK –
Great kit. Had everything needed to install. Had it up and running in a day on my Jayco Jay Feather LJT29.
Discoveringlockenest –
We wanted a simple but effective energy system and decided on the Renogy 400w premium solar kit and (for now) one Renogy Smart Lithium Battery (will be adding two more soon). This system is easy to connect with instant results! The Blue Tooth module and the Renogy app is so user friendly and informative! This is our first solar system but thumbs up to Renogy!
Scooby Doo –
Great kit! Was easy to install. Easy to understand the wiring, just using the diagram shown on the kits page.
GeoH. –
I purchased this 400 watt premium kit a month ago. I had a 200 watt 20 amp beginners set in my cargo trailer,(toy hauler build) for two years and not one problem! The items where easy install. I’m running my upright freezer and battery chargers and all is well to date. I also installed a 2000 watt Renogy inverter and it is operating as well as the solar system. The only glitch, was the remote control with my inverter not working. but Renogy said they would replace? waiting to hear from them, hope the manufacturing defective replacement side is as good as the product?
Joseph –
Great system so far, for my first time solar panels, and for the amount of sun I get they seem to crank out a good amount of power.
James –
I don’t usually write reviews, but I figured I would in this case: The main reason I purchased this kit is because you can actually call Renogy, and they actually have someone to answer the phone who is eager to answer questions and assist in tech advise. To me, that’s huge!
Anyways, I installed this 3 years ago for my off-grid tiny beach house in Mexico. It has functioned perfectly and is holding up great. The only maintenance I’ve performed is just cleaning the panels. This system is small, but perfect for a low voltage setup (like tiny home or RV) – my home is all 12v, with a small inverter for light AC needs.
The kit was easy to install, and came with everything I needed. I fabricated a simple rack for the panels (see pic). For batteries, and purchased 4 “VMAX” 6V (225Ah) AGM Deep Cycle Batteries from Amazon (connected them in series and parallel – see pic). I couldn’t be happier with this system – Thanks Renogy.
Matt –
Such a great starter kit. Arrived perfect! Panels are doing great, actually pulled 415 watts on my rv yesterday with the panels angled at the correct degree to the south. Charge controller is awesome and all wires and hookups work great. Two things to note: the charge controller on the app will read out what the controller is converting at that moment for your batteries current needs. Can be confusing to think you’re only getting 2 amps when you have 79 volts and 200-300 watts – but it’s likely because your batteries are charged and it’s just sending all that is needed. Second, if you have a 5th wheel or longer trailer, the PV wires from the panels to the controller WILL NOT be long enough. I order 40ft and it was perfect. Prob about 6-8 ft left over. Wish that was an optional upgrade at checkout.
Tony C –
I like it, it works better than I even hoped that it would.
Bryan –
Great Product. Support was awesome to talk to to figure out a few items. I use it for a Solar Battery backup system if I lose power to run my mini fridge, sump pump and freezer. I added 2 – 200AH 12 volt AGM Batteries and a 2000 watt inverter. I think they should sell as a package, but everybody’s needs are different I guess. The only thing I would recommend is that people use a watt meter for (over time) calculations. you really need to do the math on what your appliances use and over time what your needs are.