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RICH SOLAR 100 Watt Solar Kit (20A MPPT)
Entry-level 100 W rooftop RV charging kit: a single 100 W monocrystalline panel with a 20 A MPPT controller, solar and battery cables, Z-brackets, and an inline fuse. 12V/24V auto-recognition; no inverter.
Machine summary · solar_kit · richsolar-100w-solar-kit
- brand
- RICH SOLAR
- model_name
- 100 Watt Solar Kit
- release_status
- current
- kit_tier
- rooftop
- panel_wattage_total
- 100
- panel_count
- 1
- panel_form_factor
- rigid_rooftop
- controller
- MPPT
- inverter_included
- false
- rv_suitable
- true
- confidence_level
- medium
- source_last_checked
- 2026-07-18
- json_export
- /solar-kits/richsolar-100w-solar-kit.json
Overview
RICH SOLAR's 100 Watt Solar Kit is a single-panel rooftop starter kit for keeping a 12 V (or 24 V) RV/house battery topped up. The 100 W monocrystalline panel pairs with a 20 A MPPT charge controller — MPPT rather than PWM at this entry tier, which harvests more from the panel than a same-price PWM unit. The box is fully itemized down to RICH SOLAR SKUs: panel (RS-M100), controller (RS-MPPT20), two 20 ft solar cables, two 10 ft battery cables, one set of Z mounting brackets, and a 10 A inline fuse holder. It is a charging kit only: there is no inverter and no battery, so usable AC power depends entirely on separate battery and inverter hardware. Panel-level Vmp/Imp and a stated panel warranty were not published on the product page, so those are honest nulls here.
Data note: Verified verbatim against the live richsolar.com product page on 2026-07-18. Rooftop form factor and kitTier inferred from the included Z mounting brackets (the page does not print 'rigid' or 'rooftop'). Battery chemistry 'Sealed, Gel, Flooded, and Lithium' normalized to lead_acid/gel/lithium. Panel Vmp/Imp and panel warranty not documented on the page.
What's in the kit
1 × 100 W monocrystalline solar panel (RS-M100); 1 × 20 A MPPT charge controller (RS-MPPT20); 2 × 20 ft #10 solar cables (red/black, RS-20101); 2 × 10 ft #10 battery cables (red/black, RS-1010); 1 × set of Z mounting brackets (RS-ZB4C); 1 × 10 A inline fuse holder with fuse (RS-SC10F).
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 | 100 W |
| Panel count | 1 |
| Wattage per panel | 100 W |
| Panel type | Monocrystalline |
| Form factor | Rigid rooftop (fixed mount) |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Charge controller included | Yes |
| Controller type | MPPT |
| Controller rating | 20 A |
| Battery compatibility | 12V / 24V — Flooded lead-acid, Gel, Lithium (generic) |
| Inverter included | No |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Kit tier | Rooftop kit |
| Included in the box | Solar panel(s), Charge controller, Cables / wiring, Mounting hardware |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| RV suitable | Yes |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplemental charging only | Yes |
| Air-conditioner suitability | Not documented |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Release status | Current |
| Market region | US |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Nominal daily Wh (4 sun-h × 0.7 derate) | ≈ 280 Wh |
Use cases
- Maintaining a single 12 V RV/house battery while parked or in storage
- Entry-level rooftop solar for lights, fans, and small DC loads
- A first 100 W array that can be expanded later on a 12V/24V system
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- MPPT controller at the entry tier — more harvest than a PWM starter kit
- Fully itemized official kit contents, down to SKU numbers
- 12V/24V auto-recognition controller broadens battery compatibility
- Includes mounting Z-brackets, cabling, and inline fuse for a complete install
Weaknesses
- Only 100 W — supplemental charging, not a whole-RV power source
- No inverter and no battery included; AC use needs separate hardware
- Panel-level Vmp/Imp and a panel warranty are not published on the product page
- Rooftop form factor is inferred from the Z-bracket contents, not stated verbatim
Where to buy
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| Merchant | Price | Checked | Availability | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICH SOLARprimaryManufacturer direct | Not tracked | — | — | View at RICH SOLAR |
| AmazonaffiliateMarketplace | Not tracked | — | — | View at Amazon — RICH SOLAR publishes no Manufacturer Part Number or Model Name on Amazon, so identity rests on a kit-contents match: this listing names the 100 W panel, the 20 A MPPT controller and the 10 A inline fuse holder, and the page also shows Z brackets, which together match this record contents list. Other RICH SOLAR 100 W listings omit the fuse holder. Re-check contents rather than wattage if this link is ever revisited. |
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 | 100 | 1 x 100 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel (RS-M100) | Official product page | high |
panelCount | 1 | 1 x 100 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel (RS-M100) | Official product page | high |
panelType | monocrystalline | 1 x 100 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel (RS-M100) | Official product page | high |
panelFormFactor | rigid_rooftop | 1 x Mounting Z Brackets (one set) (RS-ZB4C) | Official product page — Inferred from rooftop Z-bracket mounting hardware; page does not use 'rigid'/'rooftop'. | medium |
controllerIncluded | true | 1 x 20A MPPT Solar Charge Controller (RS-MPPT20) | Official product page | high |
controllerType | mppt | 1 x 20A MPPT Solar Charge Controller (RS-MPPT20) | Official product page | high |
controllerAmps | 20 | Rated Battery Current: 20A | Official product page | high |
batteryCompatibilityVoltage | ["12V","24V"] | Nominal System Voltage: 12V/24V Auto Recognition | Official product page | high |
batteryChemistryCompatibility | ["lead_acid","gel","lithium"] | Compatible with various deep cycle battery options: Sealed, Gel, Flooded, and Lithium | Official product page — 'Sealed' and 'Flooded' normalized to lead_acid. | medium |
kitTier | rooftop | 1 x Mounting Z Brackets (one set) (RS-ZB4C) | Official product page | medium |
kitContentsSummary | Panel, 20A MPPT controller, solar cables, battery cables, Z brackets, 10A inline fuse holder | 1 x 100 Watt Monocrystalline Solar Panel (RS-M100); 1 x 20A MPPT Solar Charge Controller (RS-MPPT20); 1 x 20' #10 Gauge Solar Cable (Red) (RS-20101); 1 x 20' #10 Gauge Solar Cable (Black) (RS-20101); 1 x 10' #10 Gauge Battery Cable (Red) (RS-1010); 1 x 10' #10 Gauge Battery Cable (Black) (RS-1010); 1 x Mounting Z Brackets (one set) (RS-ZB4C); 1 x 10A Inline Fuse Holder with Fuse (RS-SC10F) | Official product page | high |
inverterIncluded | false | — | Official product page — No inverter listed in the itemized kit contents. | medium |