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[craig333]

My new panel came today. Nicely packaged as usual.It did come with a bag. Three cords for connecting however you wish. I was expecting to need to build an extension cord but the that comes with it fairly long. May yet need a longer cord or another plug if I wish to use it on the other side of the camper. As soon as I unwrapped it the charge controller lights were on. Legs seem pretty stable. It does say the controller is not waterproof. The unit does not come with a glass cover. If you're expecting bad weather I think you want to put it away. The bag comes with a compartment for stowage of cords etc. 

 

 

[moondawg]

Hey, Where did you order this from? What brand/model is it?

 

Thanks, Grant

[BobM]

I got mine this week as well. I bought some additional connectors so I could make an extension cord as well as a hard wire to my FWC batteries. Just finished the install today and it works great. I also put a 10 A fuse in line to prevent any problems to my electrical system. One note for anyone who buys these, check the terminal block on the controller. On mine one of the panel wires was pulled out. When I went to insert and tighten, all of the screws were loose.

I got mine from Solar Blvd. It was the 100 w folding unit and I just noticed they don't have it on their site anymore. Here's a 120 for a few bucks more http://www.solarblvd...oduct_info.html

[moondawg]

I got mine this week as well. I bought some additional connectors so I could make an extension cord as well as a hard wire to my FWC batteries. Just finished the install today and it works great. I also put a 10 A fuse in line to prevent any problems to my electrical system. One note for anyone who buys these, check the terminal block on the controller. On mine one of the panel wires was pulled out. When I went to insert and tighten, all of the screws were loose.

I got mine from Solar Blvd. It was the 100 w folding unit and I just noticed they don't have it on their site anymore. Here's a 120 for a few bucks more http://www.solarblvd...oduct_info.html

Thanks

[billharr]

I got mine from Solar Blvd. It was the 100 w folding unit and I just noticed they don't have it on their site anymore. Here's a 120 for a few bucks more http://www.solarblvd...oduct_info.html

 

After ordering a Waeco CR 65 refrigerator decided to go solar. Ordered the 120 watt folding panel today. Looked at the roof mount and I am not a desert camper. I camp in the trees and I can move the folding panel to the sun.

 

Bill

Edited by billharr, 26 November 2013 - 03:47 AM.

[d tree's]

FYI there back in stock froom 100W-160W merry xmas to me 

[billharr]

My 120 watt panel arrived today. Looks great surprised that the glass is on the out side when folded. I did come with the bag, not to make a place to put it when I travel.

[BobM]

Nothing like free power and no smell of gas.  I bought some extra connectors at a local electronic store and wired a pigtail to my battery so I can quickly connect the panel on the outside.  The most important thing to do is to wire a 10 amp fuse before the battery.

[ski3pin]

Nothing like free power and no smell of gas. 

 

[Dughlas Stiubhart]

My 120 watt panel arrived today. Looks great surprised that the glass is on the out side when folded. I did come with the bag, not to make a place to put it when I travel.

 

I got the same back in June.  It works great!