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Hi all, I know nothing about this firm--but the prices appear to be low: https://www.santansolar.com/?fbclid=IwAR17Xx_DhkB3h13BFmTjqejxTlf92ZO7UsVEAiNjNmcyNzrOkJx9XgYN26c
Forum Discussion
Final analysis/thoughts: If you ONLY want/need a 200-250w system....
The 250w MPPT package SunTan Solar offered for $165 includes just about everything including 2 fuses. That does not include shipping. I put in my shipping info to Central California (the company is in Gilbert Arizona near Phoenix). The shipping cost was between $180-$300! So it looks like having it shipped would be a deal breaker. BUT...if you can pick it up locally in Gilbert, Az (...which I might be within 10 miles during an upcoming family visit :)), picking up this package for $165 seems like a good deal.
One alternative would be to buy a 200w PMW system from Amazon (ie. WindyNation, etc) and pay ~$280 shipped.
I have two RVs. I already did purchase a 200w WindyNation kit for one of my RVs (still need to install). I think what I will do is pick up one of these SunTan Solar 250w systems and put it on my other RV. Then (if I ever get around to it) I can do a test between the two and provide you all with a comparison/update just for fun. I have an Aili battery monitor on both and I can see exactly how many amps are flowing into or out of the batteries. Will be interesting to see how a New 200w panel (2x100) on PMW does compared to a Used 250w panel with MPPT.
As long as the 250w used panel puts out as much charging capacity as the 200w new panels (which seems like it should easily accomplished) I will be happy as it cost 70% more for a New WindyNation 200w system compared to a Used 250w SunTan Solar system. I assume that will be the case. In fact, I think I'll even pick up an extra SunTan Solar 250w used system as long as I'm there (...I'll likely be adding a 3rd RV to my "fleet" in the spring).
Thanks all for the knowledgeable discussion/info.
-Chris
One last question: Have any of you purchased and installed one of these SunTan Solar systems? If so, it would be great to hear from you...
The 250w MPPT package SunTan Solar offered for $165 includes just about everything including 2 fuses. That does not include shipping. I put in my shipping info to Central California (the company is in Gilbert Arizona near Phoenix). The shipping cost was between $180-$300! So it looks like having it shipped would be a deal breaker. BUT...if you can pick it up locally in Gilbert, Az (...which I might be within 10 miles during an upcoming family visit :)), picking up this package for $165 seems like a good deal.
One alternative would be to buy a 200w PMW system from Amazon (ie. WindyNation, etc) and pay ~$280 shipped.
I have two RVs. I already did purchase a 200w WindyNation kit for one of my RVs (still need to install). I think what I will do is pick up one of these SunTan Solar 250w systems and put it on my other RV. Then (if I ever get around to it) I can do a test between the two and provide you all with a comparison/update just for fun. I have an Aili battery monitor on both and I can see exactly how many amps are flowing into or out of the batteries. Will be interesting to see how a New 200w panel (2x100) on PMW does compared to a Used 250w panel with MPPT.
As long as the 250w used panel puts out as much charging capacity as the 200w new panels (which seems like it should easily accomplished) I will be happy as it cost 70% more for a New WindyNation 200w system compared to a Used 250w SunTan Solar system. I assume that will be the case. In fact, I think I'll even pick up an extra SunTan Solar 250w used system as long as I'm there (...I'll likely be adding a 3rd RV to my "fleet" in the spring).
Thanks all for the knowledgeable discussion/info.
-Chris
One last question: Have any of you purchased and installed one of these SunTan Solar systems? If so, it would be great to hear from you...
