Electrical and Power
Solar Panel Installation
TLDR
OCRV Center performs solar panel installation in-shop in Yorba Linda for RVs, campers, and vans. Thorough collision estimates, direct insurance billing, and a written estimate before any work.
What does solar panel installation cost, and what is involved?
OCRV Center performs solar panel installation in-shop in Yorba Linda for RVs, campers, and vans. OCRV Center diagnoses and repairs the full coach electrical system in-shop: house batteries including lithium, inverters and chargers, transfer switches and shore power, solar, generators, and 12V and 110V circuits. Collision estimates are written after inspection, we bill every major carrier direct, and the work is backed by our warranty.
About Solar Panel Installation
Solar Panel Installation is part of our electrical and power work, performed entirely in-house at our Yorba Linda facility for RVs, campers, and vans. We inspect first, write a clear estimate, and document any hidden damage with photos so an insurance claim reflects the real repair rather than a thin first number.
Because we only work on RVs, vans, and trailers, solar panel installation is routine for our technicians. Batteries, inverters, generators, solar, 12V/110V, and electronics.
House batteries, inverters, and chargers
Coaches run on a 12V house system fed by batteries and a charger or inverter-charger, and the most common upgrade we do is moving from aging AGM batteries to lithium LiFePO4 for more usable capacity and longer life.
A lithium conversion is not just dropping in a new battery: the charger, inverter, and sometimes the alternator charging path have to match the new chemistry, and we set the whole system up correctly so it is safe and actually delivers the capacity.
Solar, shore power, and transfer switches
Solar lets you camp longer off grid, and a proper install sizes the panels, controller, wiring, and battery bank together rather than bolting on a panel and hoping. We install and troubleshoot solar, shore-power inlets, and automatic transfer switches.
A failing transfer switch or a miswired shore connection is a common cause of intermittent power and damaged electronics, and it is exactly the kind of fault a specialist tracks down quickly.
Generators and 12V and 110V diagnostics
Onboard generators need service and occasionally repair, and a generator that will not start or carry load is a frequent reason owners reach us before a trip. We also chase down the everyday gremlins: dead outlets, lights that flicker, and converters that will not charge.
Systematic diagnosis on a coach electrical system saves money, because guessing at parts on a system with this many interacting pieces gets expensive fast.
What affects the cost
The price of solar panel installation depends on the specifics of your vehicle and the extent of the work. The main cost drivers are:
- Battery chemistry and bank size, AGM versus lithium
- Whether the charger, inverter, and wiring need to match an upgrade
- Solar array size and integration
- Generator service versus repair
- Extent of diagnostic time on intermittent faults
- Electronics and accessory integration such as Starlink and cameras
What is included
A typical job includes:
- House battery replacement and lithium conversion
- Inverter, charger, and converter service
- Solar design, installation, and repair
- Transfer switch and shore-power repair
- Generator service and repair
- 12V and 110V diagnostics and accessory wiring
Ballpark cost
Here is what solar panel installation typically costs, and what moves the number up or down.
Ballpark cost
Ballpark ranges to help you plan, not a quote. Collision estimates are written after inspection. Final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection. See full pricing.
| Service | Ballpark | Labor hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power | ||
| House battery replacement (AGM, lithium, LiFePO4) | $500 to $5,500 | 2 to 10 hours |
| Inverter and charger replacement (Magnum, Xantrex, Victron) | $750 to $4,500 | 3 to 14 hours |
| Generator service and repair (Onan, Cummins) | $400 to $8,500+ | 2 to 35 hours |
| Transfer switch and shore power diagnostics | $285 to $1,500 | 1 to 6 hours |
| Solar panel installation (rigid and flexible, MPPT controllers) | $1,500 to $12,000+ | 8 to 40 hours |
| 12V and 110V electrical diagnostics and repair | $285 to $5,000+ | 1 to 20 hours |
| Starlink and satellite antenna installation | $400 to $2,500 | 2 to 10 hours |
| Backup and side camera installation (Furrion, Voyager) | $400 to $2,500 | 2 to 10 hours |
| TV, antenna, and satellite service (Winegard, King) | $300 to $3,500 | 1 to 14 hours |
| 12V, converter, inverter, and battery service | $300 to $3,500 | 1 to 14 hours |
| Solar installation (roof and portable systems) | $1,200 to $8,500 | 6 to 35 hours |
| 12V and shore power electrical wiring | $400 to $5,500 | 2 to 22 hours |
| LED lighting upgrades (interior and exterior) | $250 to $2,500 | 1 to 10 hours |
| Lighting and wiring diagnostics | $285 to $2,500 | 1 to 10 hours |
| 7-way and 4-way connector repair | $200 to $800 | 1 to 4 hours |
| 12V electrical, auxiliary battery, and inverter system | $750 to $7,500 | 4 to 30 hours |
| Solar install (roof panels with MPPT, lithium house bank) | $1,500 to $12,000 | 8 to 40 hours |
| Backup and side camera install | $400 to $2,500 | 2 to 10 hours |
These are ballparks to help you plan, not quotes. Final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection, and insurance-billed work may use carrier-negotiated rates.
Our in-shop process
We run the same transparent process on every repair, from a quick cosmetic fix to a full insurance claim.
Bring it in or file a claim
Drive in for a thorough collision estimate or open an insurance claim. We work direct with every major carrier and handle the paperwork with your adjuster.
Inspection and written estimate
A specialist inspects the vehicle and writes a detailed estimate. Hidden damage is documented with photos so your claim reflects the real repair.
Approval and scheduling
We get carrier approval, order parts, and schedule the work. You get a clear timeline and a point of contact for the whole job.
Repair by specialists
Structural, body, paint, and systems work is performed in-house by techs who only work on RVs, vans, and trailers. No farming the hard parts out.
Quality control and delivery
Every repair is inspected against our standards, color matched, and road-tested where applicable. You pick up a vehicle that looks and works right, backed by our warranty.
Why OCRV Center
What sets our solar panel installation apart is simple: specialists, one roof, and a warranty that means it.
- Specialists, not generalists: structural, fiberglass, slide, paint, and systems work performed in-house by techs who only work on RVs, vans, and trailers.
- The insurance repair expert: we bill every major carrier direct, document hidden damage, and push for the correct repair so your claim covers the real cost.
- Warranty that means it: written workmanship guarantee on all collision repair, plus our systems and paint warranties.
- In-shop only, one standard: everything happens at our 35,000 square foot Yorba Linda facility, with no mobile shortcuts and no sublet surprises.
- Honest, written pricing: thorough collision estimates, ballpark ranges on every page, and a written estimate before any work begins.
Insurance and your claim
You have the right to choose your own repair shop, and the right specialist protects your payout.
We document visible and hidden damage with photos, write a complete estimate, and submit supplements when teardown reveals more, so a thin first estimate does not leave you paying out of pocket. Collision estimates are written after inspection and insurance walk-ins are always welcome.
We bill these carriers direct: Progressive, GEICO, State Farm, AAA SoCal, AAA Enterprises, Mercury, Allstate, American Family, Wawanesa, National General, CSAA, Foremost, Liberty Mutual, Tesla, Cincinnati, AGWS, with direct repair relationships on select carriers. Insurance-billed jobs may use carrier-negotiated rates that differ from our posted retail rates.
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Questions about solar panel installation
Can you convert my RV to lithium batteries?
Yes, and we set up the whole system, not just the battery. The charger, inverter, and charging path have to match lithium, and we configure it so the conversion is safe and delivers the capacity you paid for.
Can you install solar on my RV?
Yes. We size the panels, controller, wiring, and battery bank together and install it cleanly, so the system actually keeps you powered off grid instead of underperforming.
My generator will not start, can you help?
Yes. We service and repair onboard generators in-shop, diagnosing starting and load faults so you are not stranded without power on your next trip.
Do you offer mobile or on-site repair?
No. All work is performed in-shop at our Yorba Linda facility. This lets us do structural, paint, and systems work to a standard mobile service cannot match. Customers bring their vehicle to us from across Southern California.
Do you work directly with insurance companies?
Yes. We bill every major carrier direct, document hidden damage, and handle the paperwork and supplements. Collision estimates are written after inspection and insurance walk-ins are welcome.
What warranty do you offer?
A written workmanship guarantee on collision repair, a 12 month and 12,000 mile warranty on RV systems and mechanical and electrical work, and a 5 year color match and adhesion warranty on paint.
How do I get a quote?
Call us or request an estimate online and bring the vehicle to our Yorba Linda facility. Collision estimates are written after inspection, and final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection.
Bring it in for a thorough collision estimate
Insurance walk-ins welcome. We work direct with every major carrier and back our collision work with a written workmanship guarantee.