PRODUCT DETAILS
The Go Power! GP-PV-80M is an 80W monocrystalline solar panel with SC (solar connector) leads, sold on its own as a replacement or add-on for RV, trailer and fleet solar systems. It produces 4.35A at maximum power, about 24Ah a day in summer (10Ah in winter) into a 12V battery, and carries a 25-year limited power-output warranty. Outlet pricing; North American support team (part of Dometic).
Built to the standard RV manufacturers install
Go Power! has designed mobile power since 1996 and is the solar brand fitted at the factory by Jayco, Forest River, Thor and other leading RV builders. This module is the same class of panel those plants install on solar-equipped coaches, with the SC leads that match factory wiring and the Go Power! systems already on the road. Part of Dometic.
Add or replace
Parallel it into an existing Go Power! array with an SC branch connector, or use it to replace a damaged panel on a factory system. It pairs with any Go Power! controller — a 10A PWM for a single panel, a 30A for up to seven. Mounting feet are sold separately.
FEATURES
- 80W monocrystalline module, 17.3% efficient, 4.35A rated current.
- Solar connectors (SC) — plugs into Go Power! factory and aftermarket wiring.
- ≈ 24Ah per day in summer, ≈ 10Ah in winter into a 12V battery.
- Clear anodized aluminum frame, 30.7 × 26.5 × 1.4 in.
- 25-year panel power-output warranty, North American support team (part of Dometic).
- Outlet pricing — brand new, limited quantities.
WHAT IT RUNS
What 80W of solar puts back each day: about 24Ah into a 12V battery on a sunny spring or summer day and about 10Ah in fall and winter, the same rule our RV solar calculator uses (30Ah and 12Ah per 100W per day). Compare that with what your gear draws:
| Typical 12V camping day | Daily draw | 80W of solar (summer) |
|---|---|---|
| Storage: parasitic draws of a parked RV | ≈ 4Ah/day | Covered daily in summer |
| Weekend basics: LED lights, vent fan, water pump, phone & laptop charging | ≈ 25Ah/day | ≈ 96% in summer — add ≈ 50W or run a generator/shore day |
| 12V compressor fridge alone, 24 h | ≈ 50Ah/day | ≈ 48% in summer — add ≈ 100W or run a generator/shore day |
| Fridge camp: basics + 12V compressor fridge | ≈ 75Ah/day | ≈ 32% in summer — add ≈ 200W or run a generator/shore day |
| Fridge camp + furnace blower (4 h, cold nights) | ≈ 100Ah/day | ≈ 24% in summer — add ≈ 300W or run a generator/shore day |
| Full comfort: fridge, furnace, CPAP, TV through inverter | ≈ 140Ah/day | ≈ 17% in summer — add ≈ 400W or run a generator/shore day |
Rule of thumb: match panel watts to battery amp-hours (100W per 100Ah) for a bank that recovers from an overnight draw by mid-afternoon. A lithium battery accepts the full charge current; a lead-acid bank should not be discharged below 50%.
SPECIFICATIONS
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| Model / SKU | GP-PV-80M / 74334 |
|---|---|
| Output Power | 80 W monocrystalline |
| Rated Current | 4.35 A |
| Open-Circuit Voltage | 22.8 V |
| Module Efficiency | 17.3% |
| Typical Daily Harvest | ≈ 24 Ah summer / ≈ 10 Ah winter |
| Connectors | SC (solar connector) |
| Frame | Clear anodized aluminum, silver |
| Certifications | CE |
| Dimensions | 30.71 × 26.46 × 1.38 in (780 × 672 × 35 mm) |
| Warranty | 25 years limited power output |
COMPARE MODELS
| Kit | Panel | Controller | Daily harvest, summer / winter* | Runs | Expandable | Warranty | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80W Eco Kit | 80W | 10A PWM | ≈ 24 / 10Ah | 1 battery, lights & fans | Yes, with SC branch | 25 yr panel / 5 yr controller | First solar on a small trailer or camper |
| 80W Universal MPPT Kit | 80W | 15A MPPT (IP68) | ≈ 24 / 10Ah | Gates, pumps, UTVs, sheds | — | 25 yr panel / 5 yr controller | Off-grid equipment, exposed mounting |
| 200W Overlander Kit | 200W | 30A PWM + Bluetooth | ≈ 60 / 24Ah | 12V fridge on an average day; 100Ah lithium | Yes — to 600W | 25 yr panel / 5 yr controller | Most RVs: complete starter system |
| 200W Overlander Expansion | 200W | Uses existing | + ≈ 60 / 24Ah | Adds a second fridge-day of charge | Plug-in via SC branch | 25 yr panel | Add to a factory Go Power! system |
| 400W Overlander Kit | 400W | 30A PWM + Bluetooth | ≈ 120 / 48Ah | Fridge, lights, fans, CPAP, inverter use | Yes — to 600W | 25 yr panel / 5 yr controller | Full-time and extended dry camping |
| 190W OBSIDIAN™ Kit | 190W | 30A PowerTrak™ MPPT | ≈ 57 / 23Ah | 12V fridge on an average day; 100Ah lithium | Yes (KIT1057) | 25 yr panel / 5 yr controller | Low-profile premium panel, PowerTrak™ coaches |
| 215W OBSIDIAN™ Kit | 215W | 30A PowerTrak™ MPPT | ≈ 64 / 26Ah | 12V fridge + lights most days; 100–200Ah lithium | Yes (KIT1053) | 25 yr panel / 5 yr controller | Highest output per panel, PowerTrak™ coaches |
| 190W OBSIDIAN™ Expansion | 190W | Uses existing | + ≈ 57 / 23Ah | Adds a fridge-day of charge | Plug-in via SC | 25 yr panel | Expand an OBSIDIAN™ or MPPT system |
| 80W Module (panel only) (this kit) | 80W | None | ≈ 24 / 10Ah | Replacement or add-on panel | Yes | 25 yr panel | Fleet/replacement panel |
*Into a 12V battery: about 30Ah per 100W per day in spring and summer and 12Ah in fall and winter, the same rule our RV solar calculator uses. SC = solar connector.
MANUALS, SAFETY INFORMATION AND DOWNLOADS
ACCESSORIES
FAQ
Does it include a controller or mounting hardware?
No — this is the panel only, with SC (solar connector) leads. Controllers, mounting feet and tilt mounts are under Accessories; the 80W Eco Kit includes everything for a first installation.
Can I combine several?
Yes. Parallel up to two on a 10A controller, or up to seven on a 30A controller, using SC branch connectors.
How much solar does my RV need?
Start with 100W of panel per 100Ah of battery. A single 100Ah lithium battery running a 12V fridge, lights and fans uses about 50–70Ah a day, which 200W replaces on an average day; 400W covers that with margin for cloudy weather, a CPAP or inverter use. A weekend trailer with one lead-acid battery and no fridge is well served by 80–100W.
Flat mount or tilt?
Flat is what RV manufacturers do and it is fine for most owners: simplest, lowest drag, no wind loading. Tilting toward the sun adds 20–30% in spring and fall; the adjustable tilt mount kit under Accessories makes that optional.
Does shade matter?
Yes — a shadow on one cell can cut a panel's output by half or more. Mount away from the air conditioner shroud, antennas and vents, and park with the panels clear of trees when you can.
Is Go Power! the solar installed in my RV from the factory?
Very likely, if your coach is a Jayco, Forest River, Thor or many other brands. Go Power! has supplied RV manufacturers since 1996, so this panel uses the same connectors and mounting as factory solar-prep and solar-equipped coaches.
What's the warranty?
Go Power! rigid panels carry a 25-year limited power-output warranty, backed by a North American support team (part of Dometic). Register the product after purchase.