{"id":31230,"date":"2026-05-11T20:48:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2026\/05\/11\/performance-testing-our-failing-rv-solar-panels-after-1-year\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T20:48:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:48:33","slug":"performance-testing-our-failing-rv-solar-panels-after-1-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/youtubomatic-test\/demoa26f6b3a\/2026\/05\/11\/performance-testing-our-failing-rv-solar-panels-after-1-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Performance Testing Our FAILING RV Solar Panels After 1 Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"youtubomatic-video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"autoplay\" width=\"580\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tVaxS1Vcq_k?controls=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>We decided to finally test our Rich Solar panels to see how close they actually perform compared to the advertised specs. In this video, we run real-world output tests, check the numbers, and share our honest thoughts after using them long term on our RV setup. We also do a bonus comparison against a Callsun panel to see how they stack up side by side. If you\u2019re researching RV solar or trying to decide which panels are worth buying, hopefully this video helps.<\/p>\n<p>Chapters:<br \/>0:00 Our set up<br \/>0:37 Why we&#8217;re testing<br \/>1:16 How we&#8217;re testing<br \/>1:34 Current panels + experience<br \/>3:08 Renogy &#038; Callsun panels<br \/>3:35 Testing the Rich Solar panels<br \/>5:45 Testing Callsun panel<br \/>6:48 Unistrut mounting fail<br \/>8:34 New install?<\/p>\n<p>\u27a1\ufe0f  Recommended panel (Callsun 200): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4awrRCs\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4awrRCs<\/a><br \/>Our current panels: Rich Solar 250<\/p>\n<p>Testing conditions in direct sun:<br \/>Air temp: 88\u00b0F<br \/>Feels like: 99\u00b0F<\/p>\n<p>**Support our channel by purchasing from these links*<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd0b OFF-GRID GEAR<br \/>\u2022 \u2744\ufe0f Furrion Chill Cube from United RV: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4kURHmA\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/4kURHmA<\/a><br \/>\u2022 \ud83d\udd06 Rigid Solar (Callsun 200W): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4awrRCs\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4awrRCs<\/a><br \/>\u2022 \ud83d\udd06 Flexible Solar (BougeRV Arch Pro 200W, 8% OFF Coupon Code: BOUGERV38): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45AYBHR\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/45AYBHR<\/a><br \/>\u2022 \ud83d\udd0c Battery Generator (Ecoflow Delta Pro): <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4ncuDBi\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/4ncuDBi<\/a><br \/>\u2022 \ud83e\udeb6 Alternator Charger (Ecoflow): bit.ly\/4eEVi5W<br \/>\u2022 \ud83d\udd0b 12V Battery (LiTime: 6% OFF Coupon Code:  GAAB6): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.litime.com\/products\/12v-100ah-group-24-smart-bluetooth\/?ref=GAAB6<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.litime.com\/products\/12v-100ah-group-24-smart-bluetooth\/?ref=GAAB6<br<\/a> \/>\u2022 \ud83c\udf10 Starlink Internet (one free month!): <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4kJKl4Z\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/4kJKl4Z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\ude8c GENERAL RV GEAR<br \/>\u2022 \ud83d\udea3 Inflatable kayak (Bote Zeppelin Aero): <a href=\"https:\/\/alnk.to\/esYCVrh\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/alnk.to\/esYCVrh<\/a><br \/>\u2022 \ud83c\udf21\ufe0f WiFi Thermostat (Cielo Breez Max): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kMEtYr\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kMEtYr<\/a><br \/>\u2022 \ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73 Air fryer (Ninja Speedi): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kJeeC1\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4kJeeC1<\/a><br \/>\u2022 \ud83c\udf3d Harvest Hosts: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harvesthosts.com\/?refid=yjo6rwtl<br\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.harvesthosts.com\/?refid=yjo6rwtl<br<\/a> \/><br \/>\ud83d\udcf7 OUR FILMING SETUP<br \/>\u2022 \ud83d\udcf8 Camera (DJI Action 5 Pro): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4mJ60Mf\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4mJ60Mf<\/a><br \/>\u2022 \ud83c\udfa4 Microphone (DJI Mic Mini): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4a1YvdS\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/4a1YvdS<\/a><br \/>\u2022 \ud83d\udef8 Drone (DJI Mini 4 Drone): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/43NNzgF\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/43NNzgF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcac CONNECT WITH US<br \/>\ud83d\udcf8 Follow us behind the scenes on Instagram: @gabandbren<br \/>\ud83d\udce7 Contact \/ partnerships: gabandbren@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We decided to finally test our Rich Solar panels to see how close they actually perform compared to the advertised specs. In this video, we run real-world output tests, check the numbers, and share our honest thoughts after using them long term on our RV setup. 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