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SidecarFlip
Explorer III
Mar 02, 2018

Harbor Freight Solar Panel kit

They keep calling to me, Guess it's the price because I'm basically cheap.

Anyone have any experience with them in an RV install? I know the controller is junk, not a deal breaker. The cost per watt is bargain basement.

More to the point:

Can they be roof mounted in an RV installation?
Are the durable, and weatherproof?
Do they have suitable mount tabs to secure them to the roof?
Do they degrade appreciably in output over time?

Inquiring minds want to know.....:B

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  • SidecarFlip's avatar
    SidecarFlip
    Explorer III
    Mar 02, 2018
    enblethen wrote:
    First question I will raise, Has Harbor Freight ever called you? They have never called me. Your call could be a scam!
    The solar panels seemed to be constructed fairly good. I have looked at the kit, but have not bought one.


    By 'calling' to me, I'm referring to their mailing I get. Latest sale price is $169 bucks with 20% off coupon or 130 bucks plus tax.

    I have good luck with their stuff for the most part, you have to be careful what you buy which is why I'm curious about other's experience with the panel kit...
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    enblethen
    Nomad
    Mar 02, 2018
    First question I will raise, Has Harbor Freight ever called you? They have never called me. Your call could be a scam!
    The solar panels seemed to be constructed fairly good. I have looked at the kit, but have not bought one.

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