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10-23-2016, 07:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 27' Globetrotter
Fort Lauderdale
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 606
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Any updated portable solar panels recommendation?
A set that can be placed a few feet from the rig, oriented (and re-oriented) to face the sun, mostly to top off batteries, is in my list. Any recommendations please?
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10-23-2016, 08:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari
St. Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,670
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I have two of these and find them to be effective.
https://www.renogy.com/renogy-100-wa...olar-suitcase/
It comes with a controller and alligator clips.
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10-23-2016, 08:52 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
New Borockton
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,593
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vitaver
A set that can be placed a few feet from the rig, oriented (and re-oriented) to face the sun, mostly to top off batteries, is in my list. Any recommendations please?
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Hi Vitaver,
Not clear what you mean on updated but nothing more modern than Zamp if you are interested in manufactured in the USA grade A solar panels. Clear leader in RV portable and mounted solar. Your Airstream dealer might also have them too as we send them all over but we do ship them free if you don't want to make the trip to a dealer. 40-200 watt.
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10-24-2016, 12:20 AM
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Rivet Master
2021 27' Globetrotter
Fort Lauderdale
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 606
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 68 Overlander
Hi Vitaver,
Not clear what you mean on updated but nothing more modern than Zamp if you are interested in manufactured in the USA grade A solar panels. Clear leader in RV portable and mounted solar. Your Airstream dealer might also have them too as we send them all over but we do ship them free if you don't want to make the trip to a dealer. 40-200 watt.
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Thank you. We went to your site and read about the
Zamp 200 Watt Portable Solar Charging System – ZS-200-P
Looks good but I could not find dimensions and weight. Can you please tell me?
Thanks!
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10-24-2016, 06:16 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,333
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Renogy 100 suitcase works great for me.
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2014 25' Flying Cloud Rear Twin
2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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10-24-2016, 06:35 AM
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Rivet Master
Lakes Region
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 815
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vitaver
Thank you. We went to your site and read about the
Zamp 200 Watt Portable Solar Charging System – ZS-200-P
Looks good but I could not find dimensions and weight. Can you please tell me?
Thanks!
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Amazon specs them out
https://www.amazon.com/Zamp-Solar-20..._1477312455804
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10-24-2016, 10:02 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
New Borockton
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,593
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Here is all of the portables.
ZS-40-P 40 2.3 19.85 lbs. 28x19x1.5" 14x19x3"
ZS-80-P 80 4.58 27 lbs. 42x22x1.5" 21x22x3"
ZS-120-P 120 6.84 33 lbs. 41x35x1.5" 21x35x3"
ZS-160-P 160 9.4 34.35 lbs. 40x39.5x1.5"20x39.5x3"
ZS-200-P 200 11.42 47 lbs. 54x40x1.5" 27x40x3"
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888-828-1893
Bestconverter.com
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10-24-2016, 10:32 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 16' Sport
Vernon
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 148
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I am not sure if you checked out Goal Zero. They make very portable solar panels as well as power supplies.
Please note that they ARE more expensive, however I appreciate them for their plug and play system as well as the pure portability of them.
I travel with their 400w battery inside my RV and have the 2 hard panels as well as 2 more roll up panels that I travel with.
Note: They ARE more expensive. But, I do appreciate their convenience.
http://www.goalzero.com/solar-panels
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10-24-2016, 11:24 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 25' FB Flying Cloud
SW
, Colorado
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 63
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We have a detailed review of our Zamp 200w solar panel on our website. We are full-timers and work from our trailer. As long as we have sun, this set-up meets our needs and we are very happy. It is heavy - that is probably the only downside.
http://www.naturephotoguides.com/tra...system-zs-200p
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10-24-2016, 11:35 AM
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2016 19ft flying cloud
Spokane
, Washington
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 165
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Solar Panels
We picked up a 120 W portable set of panels from Echo Worthy on Amazon
They work great and comes with everything you need.
The legs are a little flimsy but if you are careful will do the job,
Only downside, there is no case so save the box it's shipped in
These are really inexpensive compared to others at the same wattage
$235 with free shipping if you are a Amazon prime member
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10-24-2016, 12:06 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 22' Interstate
san clemente
, California
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 237
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I have Renogy Suitcase without controller because my Goal Zero has a controller built in along with outputs for AC, DC, and USB. Easy plug in with adapter cord to charge the lithium batteries on my 2 electric bikes or top off my AGM 6 volt house batteries. Renegy has free shipping and Goal Zero sells at a big discount at Costco Road Shows (ask the service rep at Goal Zero). Works great for us and very easy and compact in our Interstate. AEW
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10-24-2016, 12:23 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
New Borockton
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,593
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Nice thorough review there TwoSporks! Zamp has redesigned the legs on the portable solar kits and all new units being shipped have the new legs and all manufactured in the USA now.
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Randy...Converters, Inverters, Trimetric, Surge Protectors, Zamp, Smartplug, AGM Batts
888-828-1893
Bestconverter.com
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10-24-2016, 12:31 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2004 25' International CCD
Dubuque
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 57
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I have GoPower 120 portable as recommended on AS website. Easy to carry suitcase;easy to set up; got 30' extension cord ..-and the best part is it plugs into the 7pin plug...so no messing with adaptors to battery.
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10-24-2016, 12:38 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 28' Flying Cloud
Raleigh
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 22
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We use Zamp. Portable,
Stores flat in handy carry case. Excellent
Power when boondocking.
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10-24-2016, 03:33 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
New Orleans
, Louisiana
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 11
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detailed review of Zamp 200w solar panel
Quote:
Originally Posted by TwoSporks
We have a detailed review of our Zamp 200w solar panel on our website.
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possibly the most thorough and helpful review I've ever read! thank you so much!!
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10-24-2016, 04:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 916
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I used the ZAMP 160 for the first time with my 2017 International 25FB this weekend. It works very well in full sun. The LED readouts in the integrated controller are very clear and helpful and were usually within .1 volts of the trailer's digital readout. Be sure to get the 15 foot extension in my link (not the black and red striped extension).
The 160 is $55 dollars less than three weeks ago.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K1LBSUE...6c722aadde8d_S.
https://www.amazon.com/Zamp-solar-ZA...G7ZZCXCMJN118T
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2016 RAM 2500 Crew Cab Cummins 6.7 Diesel
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