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dtappy3353's avatar
dtappy3353
Explorer
Mar 23, 2016

Folding/portable solar kits140-200W?

Suggestions on where to look for the above portable systems.

My pc crashed and I lost all solar info.

Zamp is expensive. Solar Blvd doesn't advertise them. Eco-Worthy is not local for support.....?

Can't climb on roof anymore so we decided to go portable.

Fiver has all LED lights and 2 6v batteries. When boondocking we use only a string of solar lights in cabin. Refrig/hot water/stove have gas available. We are extremely conservative on useage. Laptops and cells would use most of the electricity.

Any help would be truly appreciated.

dt

17 Replies

  • Almot's avatar
    Almot
    Explorer III
    Solar Blvd sells 12V "kits" that you can use as portable, but I don't think much of them. Cheaper than "solar suitcase" from Renogy but panels are same mono and controller is same bottom of the barrel.

    It boils down to how much quality you want vs cost and your DIY skills.
    Medium cost, low-watt panel, low-end controller, no labor - get Renogy suitcase.
    Same or higher cost, higher watts, low-end controller, plus DIY work to make legs and/or hinges if you use 2 smaller panels rather than single bigger one - get those kits.
    Unknown cost, better performance, DIY work - get poly panel, decent PWM controller and wires.

    Eco "suitcase" in poly version sounds unreasonably expensive.

    Oh yeah, and get a USB stick and simple program like Second Copy, to backup your files on laptop - at least the folder named "Solar" :)
  • ktmrfs's avatar
    ktmrfs
    Explorer III
    give solar blvd a call. they did sell them and they were popular and reasonably priced.
  • I just bought the 100W Renogy suitcase, but it hasn't arrived yet. But their customer support was great. The price is reasonable, around $260.
  • I bought the Zamp 120 watt for our recent trip to Baja. Easy set up, kept batteries charged well. No problems at all. Would buy again!

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