Roof measurement grid
Let the roof vote before the cart gets expensive.
Usable length and width
Front cap, rear, and side no-mount zones
Service path and safe walking clearances
Preview 1
Turns vague roof space into a measured planning surface.
Install planner
RV Roof Layout Planner
A roof-planning file for panel placement, vent/shade constraints, cable routes, controller location, and install sequencing before the first hole gets drilled.
Start with the free answer
Use the paired calculator or guide first if you only need a quick decision.
Run the free solar calculatorPreview the shape
Download a small sample so you can see how the planning file is organized.
Download the sampleRequest access
Move forward only when the plan needs to be saved, shared, printed, or reused.
Review access stepsField problem
The calculator can size the system, but it cannot see vents, AC shrouds, shade lines, service paths, cable entry, or drill-day sequencing.
Field-ready use case
Use it on the roof, in the garage, or with an installer before buying panels, mounts, wire, sealant, and controller hardware.
Preview
See the shape before you request access.
These sample cards show the same kind of sections used in the complete file. The sample download gives you the planning shape without publishing the full product.
Obstruction log
Track the parts that steal panel space.
AC units, vents, skylights, antennas, and plumbing vents
Shade risk and service clearance needed
Cable entry options and ladder/service paths
Preview 2
Built to catch install-day surprises before holes are drilled.
Parts staging list
Know what needs to arrive before install day.
Panels, mounts, sealant, cable entry, PV wire
Controller, battery-side protection, disconnects
Manual/source checked, arrived, inspected, installed
Preview 3
Keeps the calculator result connected to the physical install sequence.
Inside the file
What you actually get
The file is built around checklists, outputs, and practical use. It is not article copy moved into a PDF.
Deliverable 1
Roof obstacle sketch grid
Deliverable 2
Panel grouping and string-planning sheet
Deliverable 3
Wire-run and controller-location worksheet
Deliverable 4
Pre-drill install checklist and material staging plan
Good fit
Use this when
This should feel obviously useful before you pay or request access.
DIY solar installs that need a roof-first reality check
RVers balancing vents, AC units, skylights, and cable runs
Anyone who wants the install plan on paper before buying hardware
Skip it if
You probably do not need this
A useful product page should also save the wrong buyer from paying.
You want a final engineered solar layout without measuring your own roof.
You are not comfortable sketching panel placement, wire runs, and obstructions.
Your installer already provides a complete roof plan before purchase.
Free vs paid
Use the free answer first. Pay only when the plan needs to last.
This is for the point where the calculator says what size system you need, but the roof still has to prove it can physically carry the plan.
DecisionFree tool or guideReusable planning file
Sizing answer
Free tool or guide
The solar calculator estimates watts, battery reserve, and controller size.
Reusable planning file
The roof planner turns that target into a measured layout you can mark up before buying hardware.
Fit check
Free tool or guide
The free result warns that roof space can change the answer.
Reusable planning file
The reusable planning file maps vents, AC shrouds, shade, cable entry, walking paths, and no-mount zones.
Install readiness
Free tool or guide
The guide explains the sequence at a high level.
Reusable planning file
The planner gives you staging lists, install order, and photo logs for the actual project.
Free first
Run the free solar calculator
Best when you need the first answer and do not need to maintain a reusable planning file.
Open free resourceReusable planning file
RV Roof Layout Planner
Best when the answer needs to be reused, marked up, printed, or handed to a partner or installer.
FAQ
Delivery and reuse questions
The short version: this is a reusable planning file, not custom installation labor.
How do I get the file?
Use the access button. The form opens with this planning file already chosen, then we reply by email with the payment link, delivery timing, and download details before anything is billed. Delivered as printable planning sheets meant for measuring, sketching, and marking up.
What format is included?
The listed formats are Printable roof grid, Sketch worksheet, Install sequencing sheet. The planning file is meant to be reusable, so keep a clean copy and duplicate it for each trip, install, or upgrade round.
Is this better than the free calculator or guide?
Not always. Use the free solar calculator if you only need the first answer. This planning file makes more sense when you need a reusable planning file you can mark up, revisit, or hand to someone else.
Can it be customized for my rig?
The file is built as a planning template, not a custom design service. You can adapt it to your rig, but measurements, component specs, and final install decisions still need to be verified against your exact equipment.
Access confidenceBeta accessUse the access form for a no-charge request. We reply with the payment link, delivery timing, and any useful bundle option before anything is billed.
Delivery note
Delivered as printable planning sheets meant for measuring, sketching, and marking up.
Access helper
Beta access is open. Send the request and we'll reply with the payment link, delivery timing, and best bundle option if it applies.
Pairs well with
Related planning files
These are connected to the same kind of work, so they are useful next steps instead of random related links.
Preview 1
See which loads actually move the system.
Preview 2
Compare recovery before adding more battery.
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Google Sheets
Spreadsheet file
$29 · Beta accessRV Power Audit Spreadsheet
This turns the free worksheet into a reusable planning file you can update in the garage, on the road, or during an upgrade round.
Google SheetsExcelPrintable summary tab
Field problem
Daily-load math, inverter spikes, and charger assumptions are scattered across notes, calculator tabs, and old screenshots.
Field-ready use case
Use it during a garage power audit, upgrade quote review, or pre-trip reset when the same load assumptions need to be reused.
First payoff
Load-by-load audit tab with watt-hours and amp-hours already laid out
Daily watt-hours and amp-hours by device
Largest simultaneous AC loads
Battery reserve target by chemistry and autonomy
Who it's for
- RVers who keep changing loads and want one clean source of truth
- People sizing solar or battery upgrades in stages
Inside at a glance
Load-by-load audit tab with watt-hours and amp-hours already laid out
Seasonal margin tab for cloudy stretches, workdays, and winter use
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Delivered as editable spreadsheet files plus a printable one-page summary. Beta access is open. Send the request and we'll reply with the payment link, delivery timing, and best bundle option if it applies.
Preview 1
Make the 72-hour window less chaotic.
Preview 2
Know the limiter before it cuts the stay short.
$39
Printable PDF
Printable binder
$39 · Beta accessOff-Grid Readiness Binder
This is the polished, reusable version of the checklist mindset: print it, mark it up, and keep it with the rig instead of hunting through scattered notes.
Printable PDFTablet-friendly plannerSingle-page quick checks
Field problem
Departure, setup, tank, refill, and seasonal tasks live in too many places, so important checks get rediscovered after something goes sideways.
Field-ready use case
Use it as the rig binder before departure, on camp-arrival day, and during reset days when multiple people share the prep work.
First payoff
Departure, setup, reset-day, and shutdown checklists grouped by system
A working trip binder for the garage or tow vehicle
Cleaner handoffs between driver, setup, and indoor tasks
Less forgotten friction before departure day
Who it's for
- RVers who want a repeatable departure and setup system
- Couples who split trip prep across different jobs
Inside at a glance
Departure, setup, reset-day, and shutdown checklists grouped by system
Tank, propane, and refill planning sheets that can be reused trip after trip
See what's insideDownload sampleRequest beta access
Delivered as printable PDFs plus a tablet-friendly planning copy. Beta access is open. Send the request and we'll reply with the payment link, delivery timing, and best bundle option if it applies.
Preview 1
Force every circuit to name its source.
Preview 2
Stop losing the manual page that justified the decision.
$19
Printable reference sheet
Reference file
$19 · Beta accessRV Fuse and Wire Cheat Sheet
This is a quick-reference sheet for safer planning conversations with installers, spec sheets, and your own build notes.
Printable reference sheetPhone-friendly lookupPanel labeling template
Field problem
Wire, fuse, breaker, and source notes get mixed with forum advice, quote language, and manual pages until the verification trail is hard to follow.
Field-ready use case
Use it at the electrical bay, during quote review, or before energizing a circuit so each choice points back to a source and final check.
First payoff
Quick-lookup wire and fuse references for common RV load classes
Faster spec-sheet sanity checks
Cleaner conversations with installers and manufacturers
A field reference that lives near the project
Who it's for
- DIY installs that need faster wiring decisions
- People who want a simpler reference when reviewing quotes
Inside at a glance
Quick-lookup wire and fuse references for common RV load classes
Protection-device planning page for controllers, inverters, and distribution points
See what's insideDownload sampleRequest beta access
Delivered as printable and phone-friendly reference files for install-day use. Beta access is open. Send the request and we'll reply with the payment link, delivery timing, and best bundle option if it applies.
RV Roof Layout Planner
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