Mobile RV Repair

RV Solar Install and Repair

Roof-mount solar install, portable panel integration, charge controller and inverter sizing, and lithium-compatible system design. Most installs complete in a single day at your driveway, storage facility, or campsite.

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Mobile RV Solar

RV Solar Install and Repair in Utah and Texas

RV solar install and repair from Mobile RV Pro covers roof-mounted panel arrays, portable solar integration, MPPT charge controller sizing, inverter and converter compatibility, and full lithium-compatible system design. Installs happen at your driveway, storage facility, or campsite across Utah and Texas — no shop visit required for most systems. Mobile RV Pro is the right choice when your RV solar is part of a larger off-grid build with lithium batteries, larger inverter, and load-shedding strategy. Certified technicians, brand-agnostic component selection, written estimate before any work begins.

Diagnostic

Common RV Solar Issues

Solar problems usually trace back to one of four areas: charge controller, wiring run, battery bank, or shading. Diagnosis on-site with a meter isolates the cause without parts replacement.

Batteries Not Charging from Solar

Charge controller failure, panel disconnection, wiring fault, or undersized wire run. Meter diagnosis identifies the break in the circuit.

Solar Charging but Batteries Drain Overnight

Parasitic load exceeding solar generation, battery bank capacity, or inverter draw. Common when adding lithium without resizing the system.

Inverter Shows Fault or Trips Repeatedly

Inverter undersized for the connected load, low battery cutoff, or wiring fault. Resolution is usually inverter resizing or load management.

MPPT Controller Will Not Read Panel Voltage

Panel-side fault — wiring, connector, or panel failure. Less commonly a controller fault.

Solar Generation Lower Than Expected

Panel shading, dirty panels, undersized controller, or panel-to-panel wiring loss. On-site measurement under sun confirms actual output vs. nameplate.

Roof Penetration Leaking

Old solar install with failed sealant around panel mounts. Reseal is mobile-fix; severe leaks may require roof panel repair (Roof Repair service).

If you are planning a lithium battery upgrade and have existing solar, get the system reviewed before the lithium install. Solar charge controllers configured for lead-acid will undercharge or overcharge lithium banks — the result is reduced battery life or BMS shutoffs. Mobile RV Pro coordinates Solar + Lithium as a combined install when both are planned.

Systems We Service

RV Solar Systems and Components

Mobile RV Pro is brand-agnostic on solar — component selection is driven by your power needs, RV electrical capacity, and off-grid use case. Common brands installed and serviced include Renogy, Go Power, Zamp, Battle Born, and Victron.

Panels and Mounting

  • Rigid mono panels — Renogy, Rich Solar, HQST — most common roof mount
  • Flexible panels — curved roof installs, lower output per panel
  • Portable suitcase kits — Zamp, Go Power — supplement roof solar in shade
  • Tilt-mount brackets — increases winter and shoulder-season output

Charge Controllers and Inverters

  • Victron SmartSolar MPPT — Bluetooth monitoring, lithium-compatible profiles
  • Renogy Rover and Wanderer — value MPPT with monitoring
  • Magnum, Aims, and Victron inverters — pure sine wave, 1000W–3000W common
  • Inverter/charger combo units — replaces standard RV converter for full off-grid

Lithium-Compatible Builds

  • Lithium charge profile setup — on Victron, Renogy, and other MPPT brands
  • DC-DC charger integration — protects lithium from alternator overcharge
  • Battery monitor install — Victron BMV-712, SmartShunt — accurate state-of-charge
  • Combined solar + lithium install — single visit, single estimate, brand-matched
Pricing

What Does RV Solar Cost?

Solar install pricing scales with system size and complexity. Small starter systems handle lighting and 12V loads. Larger systems support inverter loads (microwave, induction cooktop, AC with soft-start). Ranges below are all-in: diagnostic, labor, and parts at typical cost.

Repair TypeTypical Labor RangeNotes
200W starter install $1,200 – $1,800 Panel, MPPT controller, basic wiring; supports 12V loads
400W system install $2,200 – $3,400 Two panels, MPPT, monitoring; supports most off-grid loads
600W+ with inverter $3,500 – $6,200 Three panels, pure sine inverter, monitoring
Solar + lithium combined install $5,500 – $14,000 System size dependent; lithium bank, inverter, MPPT, monitoring
Charge controller replacement $420 – $850 MPPT controller fault or upgrade
Inverter replacement or upgrade $650 – $1,800 Pure sine inverter, 1000W–3000W
Solar troubleshoot and repair $280 – $620 Wiring fault, panel disconnect, or controller fault
Diagnostic only (no repair/install) $270 – $360 Walk-away price if you decline work

Mobile RV Pro provides a written estimate before any work begins. System design is included at no extra charge — we size the system to your actual power needs, not the largest system that fits on your roof. Combined Solar + Lithium installs are quoted as a single project.

Certified & Guaranteed

Mobile RV Pro technicians are certified, background-checked, and carry full liability insurance. The company is licensed and insured to perform RV repair across Utah and Texas. If a technician damages any component while performing a hired repair, Mobile RV Pro covers the replacement 100% — both parts and labor.

Warranty Coordination

Mobile RV Pro is an authorized warranty coordinator for most major extended warranty providers including Good Sam, Wholesale Warranties, Cornerstone, and National General. We coordinate repairs and payment directly with extended warranty companies on your behalf — at no extra charge.

Lithium-Compatible System Design

Mobile RV Pro designs every new solar install to be lithium-compatible whether or not lithium is part of the initial build. Charge controllers are selected with lithium profiles available, inverters are sized for likely future loads, and wiring is run to accommodate larger battery banks. The result: solar customers who later upgrade to lithium do not pay to redo the solar work.

Where We Serve

RV Solar Install and Repair — Utah & Texas

Certified technicians dispatched to your location — driveway, storage facility, or campsite. No haul-in, no storage fees.

Utah
  • Salt Lake City
  • Provo / Orem
  • Ogden
  • American Fork
  • Spanish Fork / Springville (South Utah County)
  • Midvale (Shop)
  • South Jordan / West Jordan
  • West Valley
  • Herriman
  • Draper / Sandy
  • Park City / Heber (Wasatch Back)
  • Layton
  • St. George (Washington County)
(801) 203-4325
Texas
  • Austin
  • Round Rock
  • Hutto (Shop)
  • Leander
  • Georgetown
  • Pflugerville
  • Temple
  • Buda ((extended area))
  • Plano / North Dallas
(512) 259-1202
Mobile vs. Dealership

Mobile RV Solar vs. Dealership Install

Most RV dealerships sub-contract solar work or offer a single OEM solar package. Mobile RV Pro is brand-agnostic and designs to your power needs, not to a package — and the install happens at your location.

Mobile RV ProDealership
System design Sized to your loads, brand-agnostic OEM package, one size
Install location At your RV Dealer lot
Lithium compatibility Designed in from day one Often locked to OEM package
Monitoring app Victron Bluetooth standard Brand-specific
Future expansion path Wired for adds Often hard-capped
Written estimate Always before work Package pricing — line items unclear
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The right system size depends on your typical loads, not your roof space. A starter 200W system handles lights, fans, and water pump — enough for weekend off-grid use with conservative power. A 400W system supports most off-grid living with a standard inverter and selective AC use. 600W+ with lithium supports microwave, induction, and AC with soft-start. Mobile RV Pro sizes the system to your actual power needs at no extra charge.
Yes. Mobile RV Pro completes most solar installs at the customer location across Utah and Texas — driveway, storage facility, or campsite. A typical 200W–400W install completes in a single day; larger combined Solar + Lithium installs run 1–2 days on-site. No shop visit required for standard systems. Specialty installs requiring custom panel fabrication may move to the shop for prep work.
Best practice is to design both together as a single project — even if installed in stages. Solar charge controllers configured for lead-acid will undercharge lithium banks; lithium installed without resizing solar may not fully recharge during sunny days. Mobile RV Pro coordinates Solar + Lithium as a combined design, including system sizing, charge profile setup, and battery monitor install. Customers upgrading in stages do not pay to redo earlier work.
Solar alone cannot run an RV AC — the startup surge exceeds what panels can deliver instantaneously. Solar + lithium + inverter + soft-start is the combination that makes AC-on-solar possible. The lithium bank handles the startup surge, the inverter delivers 120VAC, and the soft-start reduces the surge to a level the inverter can handle. Typical setup runs $7,000–$14,000 all-in. Mobile RV Pro will quote the full system as a single project.
Quality rigid mono panels carry 20–25 year output warranties and typically maintain 80%+ output through that period. Flexible panels generally last 5–10 years in Utah and Texas UV. MPPT charge controllers last 8–15 years. Inverters last 10–20 years. The shortest-lived component in any RV solar system is usually the battery bank — lead-acid lasts 3–7 years, lithium lasts 10–15 years.
Factory-installed solar from RV OEMs is typically covered under the standard RV warranty. Aftermarket solar installed by a third party — including Mobile RV Pro — is covered under the component manufacturer warranties (panel, controller, inverter), which we register on your behalf at install. Mobile RV Pro provides a workmanship warranty on the install itself: roof penetrations, wiring, and configuration.

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