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#11 Happyjax

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Posted 16 August 2018 - 07:04 PM

I just ordered this one from Amazon. I have a folding "suitcase" I built a year 1/2 or so ago out of 2 50watt glass panels but it is so heavy I don't use it as much as I should. I am hoping this lighter one will fill the bill. I have a charge controller so didn't need it.

 

https://www.amazon.c...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Will let you know what I think of it when I try it out :)


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Posted 16 August 2018 - 10:40 PM

Only about 6 months now.

I use it as a Secondary Panel in parallel to my roof mount for when I'm in shady campsites.

Allows me to put in direction to the sun with the fold-up and built in stands. 

 

This looks like a good option.   Do you have any measurements of its actual performance, such as the voltage and short circuit current?  There seems to be a tendency for a lot of these manufacturers to exaggerate on their performance specs. 


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Posted 16 August 2018 - 11:37 PM

I just ordered this one from Amazon. I have a folding "suitcase" I built a year 1/2 or so ago out of 2 50watt glass panels but it is so heavy I don't use it as much as I should. I am hoping this lighter one will fill the bill. I have a charge controller so didn't need it.

 

https://www.amazon.c...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Will let you know what I think of it when I try it out :)

Seems well reviewed- I look forward to your feedback.


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Posted 17 August 2018 - 12:02 AM

I use a Renogy 100W flexible panel as a portable.  When I take it with me, I just take it in the original cardboard box it shipped in, putting it in the camper near the end of loading.  I could also put it in the truck cab behind the seats (which is where I put the box when I use it).

 

I tend to put it on the windshield, and I take it when I'll be parked in a spot for awhile, and know I'll be in the sun part of the day.

 

Since it doesn't weigh didly I have no concerns about it losoe in the camper, as it won't damage anything (or be damaged, either), during travel.  I don't take it if I will be traveling each day or just staying one night.  Since I do have roof top solar, I use the back wall plug in and use my internal controller

That's pretty much how I would use a portable setup. I also have a Kubota tractor that I'd like to be able to keep charged up without running a 200' cord. I see that Renogy makes a 100W folding panel kit.  It comes with a PMW controller and I sent them a message to see  if I can upgrade to a MPPT,


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Posted 17 August 2018 - 02:20 AM

This looks like a good option. Do you have any measurements of its actual performance, such as the voltage and short circuit current? There seems to be a tendency for a lot of these manufacturers to exaggerate on their performance specs.

I'm not home right now. I will get you the specs over the weekend.
However it's a Sunpower panel just packaged up by ACO.
I don't use the controller as I use my main controller.
While testing with it I've been satisfied with the amp output. I think I remember reading 5amps. Voltage is high at 20-21 direct sun. And it's much better than zamp in partial shade doesn't lose volts as much.
So probably losing performance when in parallel but again this is my secondary setup.

Edited by knoxswift, 17 August 2018 - 02:22 AM.

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Posted 18 August 2018 - 05:52 PM

Here are the specs. So my tests were pretty accurate.
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Posted 04 November 2019 - 06:03 PM

Knoxswift will this ACOPOWER 12V 105W Portable Solar Panel Kit plug right in solar hook up on back of a 2019 hawk external solar plug connection?,
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Posted 04 November 2019 - 07:12 PM

I've been using mine occasionally. Sometimes I just use 1 and sometimes I use both if I need the extra juice. They are light and work well but I wish they had made the wires a bit longer and more flexible. That would be my only knock on them. Also bought a Renogy 50Ah Lifepo4 and it is working well. So far I am happy with them :)


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