Solar Parts for RVs & Marine 30 Years Strong
Free specification service and lifetime product support
Leaders in Leisure Solar
Power here, thereâŠor anywhere
Support that lasts a lifetime
We have over 30 years of experience sourcing, specifying, installing and providing after-sales support to the New Zealand camping and boating community. We offer product and installation discounts for all NZMCA members and provide after-sales support for all products purchased from us throughout our warranted lifetime, including NZ-based product testing, comprehensive warranties and friendly advice from qualified solar engineers.
Free Specification Service
We offer a comprehensive specification service for those looking to purchase from AA Solar and we ship parts or configured kitsets anywhere in NZ. We can complete a consultation over the phone at 09 887 9767 or via webchat and then ship the product directly to you or your local installer.
Product Breadth
AA Solar stocks the perfect range of solar panels and other equipment, including batteries, inverters/chargers, monitoring, and complete do-it-yourself solar kits perfect for the RV and marine market. We have personally tried and tested every product we sell and are confident that it will offer years of hassle-free use when installed and used as specified.
RV & Marine Specification Process
When specifying a solar system for camping or marine use there are few basic elements to work through, including:
- Size of the berth or boat
- The number of people using the camper/boat at the same time
- How long each camping/boating trip is likely to be
- The distance and frequency of travel
- Location: freedom camping, holiday park, southland or northland
- Time of year: summer only, spring through autumn, year-round
Calculating the Electrical Load
The best place to start is to add up all the electrical loads to size the battery bank and solar. This power formula is handy: POWER (WATTS)= VOLTAGE X AMPS
By understanding the entire load and the likely usage of each device, you can design a system that will give you the right amount of capacity and power.
Example Calculation
For instance:
- LED Lights = 20W/12V = 1.6A x 5 hours per night = 8AH Compressor
- Fridge/Freezer avg = 20W/12V = 1.6A x 12 hrs per night = x 19.2AH
- TV = 45W/12V = 3.75A x 5 hrs per night = 18.75AH
- Water pump = 20W/12V = 1.6A x 1hr per day = 1.6AH
Total Amp Hours consumed = 47.55AH or rounded up to 50AH
Simplifying the Product Selection Process
We recommend the following system components, to provide years of hassle free off-grid camping and boating:
- Solar Panel(s) â To generate DC (Direct Current) electricity from sunlight
- Solar Controller(s) â to take DC from the panel(s) and charge your battery bank.
- Battery Bank (1 or more batteries) â stores DC electricity.
- Battery Monitor â To monitor your battery usage and remaining capacity.
- Inverter -To convert DC battery power to AC power for small devices and loads.
Can I figure out if I have picked the right parts for the project?
We offer a range of options to support product selection, such as a web chat to talk to one of our Solar Engineers or call us. We can do an in-depth assessment over the phone or put the products in your shopping cart that you believe are right and tick the box to get us to check your order before shipment. We will give you a call and ensure that the selected parts will fit your purpose.
How does shipping and installation work?
We ship within one business day of receipt of order anywhere in NZ. If you would like us to arrange installation, please tick the installation box at check out and we will call you to provide a quote for installation or direct you to a local installer.
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Solar Panels
Unrivalled range sized from 5W to 670W
Batteries & Accessories
Batteries, Chargers, Monitors & more
Inverters & Accessories
Options for everywhere and everyone
Solar Controllers
Every size for every occasion
Installation Accessories
Mounting, protection, cables
Kitsets
Customised to your specific needs
Solar Appliances
Trackers, Satellites, AV, Fridges & more
RV, Caravan, Marine and Bus Solutions
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How do I Get My NZMCA Discount?
All NZMCA Members are eligible for a 5% discount on all AA Solar products and services. The first time you shop online with us, you will need to register. This is done by going to the âShopâ and Clicking âNZMCA Registration Buttonâ Then follow the prompts. Once registered all prices within the shop will show your 5% discount. Once registered your complete shopping history can be viewed in âMy Accountâ it also stores and product specification sheets you have downloaded, for handy future reference.
How do I get my trade Discount?
We give trade discounts to businesses who make regular purchases of our products. Existing Trade Customers simply go to âAccountâ enter your email address then select âSet A New Passwordâ. Once your password is set you can shop online and automatically receive your agreed trade discounts.
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