RV solar kit · Rooftop kit · Rigid rooftop (fixed mount)
Go Power! Overlander Solar Kit
Go Power's largest single-panel rooftop kit: a 190 W monocrystalline panel (marketed as '200 W') with a flush-mount 30 A digital PWM Bluetooth controller and all mounting hardware plus 50 ft of MC4 cable. Charges a 12 V battery for DC loads; no inverter.
Machine summary · solar_kit · go-power-overlander-rooftop
- brand
- Go Power!
- model_name
- Overlander (PV-190-M)
- kit_tier
- rooftop
- panel_wattage_total
- 190
- panel_count
- 1
- panel_form_factor
- rigid_rooftop
- controller
- PWM
- inverter_included
- false
- rv_suitable
- true
- confidence_level
- high
- source_last_checked
- 2026-07-18
- json_export
- /solar-kits/go-power-overlander-rooftop.json
Overview
The Overlander is Go Power's largest and most popular single-panel 12 V rooftop kit. The official datasheet rates the monocrystalline panel (PV-190-M, clear anodized aluminum frame) at 190 W and 9.45 A, though the current product page markets the kit as '200 watt' — this record uses the verbatim 190 W datasheet figure and flags the discrepancy. Full kits include a flush-mounted 30 A digital PWM solar controller with Bluetooth (GP-PWM-30-UL), all mounting hardware, and 50 ft of MC4 quick-connect cable. Go Power states the battery will power lights, fans, and other DC appliances — there is no inverter, so it is not an AC power source on its own. The panel carries a 25-year limited power-output warranty; the controller a 5-year warranty.
Data note: Core specs verified verbatim against the official Go Power OVERLANDER/RETREAT/SLIM datasheet PDF (RevA, 2022) on 2026-07-18. DISCREPANCY: the product page markets '200 watt' but the datasheet rates the panel PV-190-M at 190 W / 9.45 A — the verbatim 190 W figure is used. Controller is the flush-mount 30 A digital PWM with Bluetooth (GP-PWM-30-UL). includesBluetoothModule=true because Bluetooth is integrated in the included controller. batteryChemistryCompatibility ['lithium'] reflects the documented 'Lithium compatible' controller icon; lead-acid/AGM/gel PWM support is implied but not separately enumerated.
What's in the kit
Everything for a simple installation: all mounting hardware and 50 ft of MC4 quick-connect cables, plus the flush-mounted digital PWM Bluetooth solar controller (GP-PWM-30-UL) in full kits.
Manufacturer-suggested loads
- lights
- fans
- DC appliances
Scenario examples
- DC power essentials
- battery maintenance
Specifications
Panel wattage, controller type/amperage, included contents, and battery compatibility come from official manufacturer sources; the exact claims and links are in the provenance table. Inverter and AC support are only recorded when explicitly documented. The final group is computed from the fields above and marked as derived — it is a planning estimate, not a manufacturer figure.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Total panel wattage | 190 W |
| Panel count | 1 |
| Wattage per panel | 190 W |
| Panel type | Monocrystalline |
| Form factor | Rigid rooftop (fixed mount) |
| Rated voltage | 19.11 V (Vmp) |
| Rated current | 9.45 A (Imp) |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Charge controller included | Yes |
| Controller type | PWM |
| Controller rating | 30 A |
| Battery compatibility | 12V — Lithium (generic) |
| Inverter included | No |
| DC-DC charger included | No |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Kit tier | Rooftop kit |
| Included in the box | Solar panel(s), Charge controller, Cables / wiring, Mounting hardware, Bluetooth module |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| RV suitable | Yes |
| Pre-wired RV compatible | Yes |
| Wired-for-Solar compatible | Yes |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplemental charging only | No |
| Air-conditioner suitability | Not suitable for A/C |
| A/C load notes | Kit includes no inverter; rated for DC power essentials and battery maintenance only. |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 25 years |
| Market region | US, CA |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal daily Wh (4 sun-h × 0.7 derate) | ≈ 530 Wh |
Use cases
- Permanent rooftop RV solar for lights, fans, and DC appliances
- Keeping a 12 V house battery topped up while parked or traveling
- A single-panel rooftop base for a 'Wired for Solar' pre-wired RV
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Largest single-panel Go Power rooftop kit (190 W)
- Bluetooth digital PWM controller with app monitoring
- Complete rooftop install: all mounting hardware + 50 ft MC4 cable
- 25-year panel power-output warranty; compatible with 'Wired for Solar' RVs
Weaknesses
- Marketed as '200 W' but the datasheet rates the panel at 190 W
- PWM controller harvests less than an MPPT unit at this wattage
- No inverter — DC loads only
- Requires roof mounting and installation
Comparisons featuring this kit
Rooftop RV Solar Kits: Renogy 200W Essential vs RICH SOLAR Basic 200W vs Go Power Overlander vs Renogy 400W DC-DC
Four rooftop RV solar kits compared on array size, controller technology (PWM vs MPPT vs DC-DC), battery compatibility, and warranty. All four are charging kits with no inverter; controller technology is the biggest real difference.
Where to buy
Merchant links are scaffolded but not yet active. When live, some will be affiliate links; merchant relationships never affect indexed specifications or verdicts.
- Official product page: https://gopowersolar.com/products/overlander-solar-charging-kit-200-watts/
- Go Power!: link pending — Affiliate link placeholder — not yet active
Sources and provenance
Core specifications come from official manufacturer sources only, with the exact claim text preserved per field. Manuals and spec sheets outrank marketing copy for controller specs, wiring, included parts, and compatibility. See the methodology for the full policy.
| Field | Normalized value | Raw claim | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
panelWattageTotal | 190 | The OVERLANDER is our largest, most popular single panel 12 volt kit, providing 190 watts and 9.45 amps of solar power. | Official datasheet (PDF) — Spec table Rated Power (Pm) = 190 W; product page markets as '200 watt'. | high |
panelCount | 1 | The OVERLANDER is our largest, most popular single panel 12 volt kit, providing 190 watts and 9.45 amps of solar power. | Official datasheet (PDF) | high |
panelType | monocrystalline | Cell type Monocrystalline | Official datasheet (PDF) | high |
panelFormFactor | rigid_rooftop | Frame type / material Clear anodized aluminum frame | Official datasheet (PDF) — Also 'flush mounted 30 amp digital solar controller'. | high |
ratedVoltage | 19.11 V (Vmp) | Maximum Power Voltage (Vmp) 19.11V | Official datasheet (PDF) — Overlander column. | high |
ratedCurrent | 9.45 A (Imp) | Maximum Power Current (Imp) 9.45A | Official datasheet (PDF) — Overlander column. | high |
controllerIncluded | true | Digital pulse width modulated (PWM) solar controller, with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, regulates the battery charging system and prevents over-charging and damage to the battery. Simple push button operation. 5 year warranty. | Official datasheet (PDF) — Listed under 'INCLUDED IN FULL KITS'. | high |
controllerType | pwm | Digital pulse width modulated (PWM) solar controller, with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology | Official datasheet (PDF) | high |
controllerAmps | 30 | Max Solar Array Current 30A | Official datasheet (PDF) — GP-PWM-30-UL; also 'flush mounted 30 amp digital solar controller'. | high |
batteryCompatibilityVoltage | ["12V"] | Nominal System Voltage 12V | Official datasheet (PDF) | high |
batteryChemistryCompatibility | ["lithium"] | Lithium compatible | Official datasheet (PDF) — 'Lithium compatible' controller icon; lead-acid/AGM/gel standard PWM support. | medium |
inverterIncluded | false | Includes everything for a simple installation: all mounting hardware and 50' of MC4 quick-connect cables. | Official datasheet (PDF) — No inverter in documented kit contents. | high |
includesMountingHardware | true | Includes everything for a simple installation: all mounting hardware and 50' of MC4 quick-connect cables. | Official datasheet (PDF) | high |
kitTier | rooftop | Includes everything for a simple installation: all mounting hardware and 50' of MC4 quick-connect cables. | Official datasheet (PDF) — Roof-mounted rigid kit with mounting hardware; 'flush mounted' controller. | high |
kitContentsSummary | all mounting hardware and 50' of MC4 quick-connect cables plus the flush-mounted digital PWM Bluetooth controller | Includes everything for a simple installation: all mounting hardware and 50' of MC4 quick-connect cables. | Official datasheet (PDF) | high |
wiredForSolarCompatible | true | Compatible with WIRED FOR SOLAR Pre-wired for Solar RVs | Official datasheet (PDF) — From the 'Wired for Solar' compatibility logo on the datasheet. | medium |
recommendedLoads | ["lights","fans","DC appliances"] | Your battery will power lights, fans and other DC appliances. | Official datasheet (PDF) | high |
warrantyYears | 25 | 25-year limited solar panel output power warranty | Official datasheet (PDF) — Panel limited power output; controller warranty is 5 years. | high |