Starting Sept. 1, RVs that ship with solar already installed must include a listed solar charge controller, shared Go Power! | Dometic.
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is adopting the 2026 edition of NFPA 1192 (Standard on Recreational Vehicles), along with the 2025 ANSI/RVIA DC Standard for DC Voltage Systems in RVs, with an effective date of June 1 and mandatory enforcement beginning Sept. 1.
The new regulation sets four requirements for solar installations on RVs. As of June 1, solar charge controllers must:
Solar power is becoming a standard expectation across motorhomes, travel trailers and fifth wheels. What hasn’t kept pace is the safety certification of the components being specified.
Section 2-7 closes that gap. The RVIA’s listing requirement isn’t new; electrical components in RVs, like inverters, converters and other power equipment, have long carried similar requirements. This addition means solar charge controllers are now included in that framework.
For OEM purchasing and engineering teams, the practical implication is straightforward: if a solar charge controller doesn’t carry a UL listing (or equivalent NRTL certification), that vehicle will not pass an RVIA inspection after Sept. 1.
Go Power! | Dometic PWM solar charge controllers, including the GP-SB-PWM-30-BT, carry a UL 1741 listing (and CSA C22.2) which is the standard for power conversion equipment in land vehicles. These controllers are designed to operate within the voltage and power sizing requirements specified in Section 2-7, and they are installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s documentation that satisfies the listing compliance requirements.
“This standard shows a real commitment to deliver safer, higher-quality power systems,” said Drew Vergonet, sales account manager, RV, for Go Power! | Dometic.
“We have been preparing for this. We have certified charge controllers and are continuing our investment in UL-listed and CSA approved product lines. Go Power! is well stocked and ready to help with this transition for any manufacturer using unlisted controllers.”
The RVIA conducts more than 2,000 unannounced annual inspections of member manufacturing facilities. Non-compliant components will fail those inspections.
The June-to-September window is a transition period. The RVIA indicates it will conduct in-field training on the new requirements during this time, but enforcement is mandatory by Sept. 1.
Manufacturers should:
Go Power! | Dometic is available to work with OEM teams directly on component qualification and system sizing.

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