Solar Panels

[threedogs]

Found these panels on Ebay Folding 100 watt for $139. BUT
they only put back around 2.3 amps.
I would have thought more like 6 amps
I've sent a message hoping its a typo, as my 80 watt panel returns 4.5 amps
Unless they are 24 volt jobs I'll see what they say
Seller is aus-auc

[wildgu6]

Depends if Chinese or German, German are the better product


TAPPN OUT

[threedogs]

Just has a very low return, found another 95 watt panel that returns just on 7 amps for $150. but not folding.
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Sounds like their stats are for 50 watt panel only, nothing wrong with my 80 watt BP panel,
just want to retire it for backyard duties, bought over 15 years ago for $150, they are ex telecom panels that get changed every 3 yrs I think
never failed be yet and still 100% efficient..IMO dont need a lot of panels as with sensible accessories just the Aux battery in Patrol For Engel {Food only}
and awning led. Another 105 AH battery in camper for UHF radio[Base camp} cd player and all camp lighting, then a smaller 18 ah battery in a battery box for remote lighting duties, eg Lights on river bank for night fishing. NEVER EVER ran out of battery. Even better if travelling every day, Dont over complicate your camp needs with un wanted batteries {Heavy} or panels,

[Cuppa]

The first one ou put up has a 'house' voltage. Could be used with the right regulator, but if the supplied regulator went bung you it would not be quite as straightforward to replace (& the supplied regs & cables are best replaced anyway). I wouldn't,t buy that one myself.
The second one, 'just on 7 amps' for a 95watter sounds a tad suss.

For cheapness & a folding panel too I'd have a look at this one

Or for a known quantity (& quality), from a reputable seller, & a folding 120w panel this one

Cuppa

[oncedisturbed]

Had a look at the links Cuppa, the 100w set has just peaked my interest


Never underestimate the power of the Tap.

[threedogs]

Around 5 ah is plenty for my camping needs. wouldn't need it going to cape york as travelling everyday.
my ice box exceeds my ice retention needs. so fuel every day travelling even every 2nd day, buy fuel, buy ice.
just trying to sort stuff out for big trip soon.

[oncedisturbed]

I ended up purchasing the 100w set that Cuppa posted, just have to wait for them to come in now

[Cuppa]

I ended up purchasing the 100w set that Cuppa posted, just have to wait for them to come in now

Gee, I hope they'll be ok!
Check'em out with a multimeter when you get them & let us know. Don't forget that to get what you hope for into your batteries you need to replace the weedy supplied cables with something beefier (longer the leads the thicker you need). Also worth looking at a better regulator, but if you go with the supplied one see if you can remove it fom the rear of the panel & relocate it to the vehicle, closer to the battery it's charging.

Cuppa

[oncedisturbed]

am only running an 80hr hybrid battery at the moment with a 50L Ironman fridge. Mainly wanted them for "top-ups" when stationary.

Will go through it properly when I get and may look at replacing the charge controller if needed. I have 2 rolls of 50A twin core cable and a heap of 50A Anderson plugs at home so making up new leads won't be an issue.

Average power usage on the fridge is 40 watts and AH/H is 0.7A based on internal 5c and outside of 20c, this will change of course depending on what is being done and settings etc

[Woof]

Will be waiting to hear your report Oh Disturbed One