Folks, time to pull the trigger on a portable solar panel, I've looked into permanent fix to the roof but we have a Hilo pop-top and it looks like a bit of a mission to retro fit. We would only need it occasionally, extended camping trips etc. so i think portable will be fine.
All my other kit is Renogy but they don't seem to do the flexible lightweight panels anymore and think one of the suitcase ones (like
@Dellmassive recent purchase!) may be a bit harder to store (think i can probably store the flexible one in the roof when it's down as they look pretty slimline).
What's the general consensus on best brand out of the flexible stuff on amazon etc? Dokio, Lensun, Accopower etc. seem to be fairly comparable. From experience do any of them stand out from a quality perspective. Would want it to run loads (mostly fridge and phone charging etc.) and ideally keep the leisure battery topped up so thinking 100-150w.
Probably a toss-up between these?
Lensun 160w - (£202 looks like a special offer for UK only, same one is £379 on Amazon...)
Lensun 160W ( 4 x 40W) 12V ETFE Flexible Folding Solar Panel with MC4 Connector only 4.2kgs/ 9.3 lbs!!! Charging for RV, Boat, Cabin,Tent Car
Lensun 100w
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Dokio 150w - £160
DOKIO 150W 18V Foldable Solar Panel Kit (LIGHTWEIGHT 9lb,21x22inch) Monocrystalline(HIGH Efficiency) with Controller 2 Dual USB Outputs to Charge 12V Battery(All Types: Vented AGM Gel) RV Camper Boat : Amazon.co.uk: Business, Industry & Science
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Dokio 200w - £203
DOKIO 200W 18V Foldable Solar Panel Kit Lightweight(5.3KG,73x54CM) Monocrystalline(HIGH Efficiency) with Controller USB Output to Charge 12V Batteries (All Types: Vented AGM Gel) RV Camper Boat : Amazon.co.uk: Business, Industry & Science
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Accopower stuff seems to be out of stock at the moment, that Lensun 160w one looks like a good deal, question is for the same price you can get a 200w Dokio, are Lensun a better build?? Dokio seems to get pretty mixed reviews on Amazon...(*EDIT and i just saw the post about the burnt cable!)
Probably a question for
@Dellmassive, i've got the Renogy DC-DC which has built in MPPT so looking at the Renogy manual i'd be doing something like this:
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So I'm thinking I would need an M8 eyelet (DC-DC end) to MC4 cable, then put one of these fuses between M8 eyelet and POS MC4 cable.
Slocable Solar PV 10A Fuse Connector IP68 Waterproof 1000V in-line Fuse Holder, 1 Fuse with Male and Female Black Solar Plug(1fuse) : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools
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M8 Eyelet -> MC4 cables don't seem to readily exist so assuming I would have to make one up.