NinerBikes wrote:
OregonTRX4 wrote:
I am on a budget and was wondering how this kit looked for the purpose discussed?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BFCNFRM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=EWWQQYUK3TWE&coliid=I2Y8GFT7NY2D0N
120 watt solar panel kit
More watts, for almost the same price, and portable. Better value, in my eyes.
The only problem I see with the SolarBlvd kit is the controller is at the panel, and there will be some voltage drop between panels and battery; the controller is probably not programmable so you couldn't allow for the drop.
I'd get two panels, hinge them together, and get an inexpensive e-bay controller (mount close to battery). I've seen a number of do-it-yourself videos on this. I have 2-60watt solarblvd panels flat mounted with an e-bay controller, works very well. I also have a portable 100 watt solarblvd panel that I wire directly to the battery.
Regards,
Doug
Doug
