Thread: 120W Folding Portable solar panel w/s12V10A controller

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    Default 120W Folding Portable solar panel w/s12V10A controller

    Has anyone used one of these Folding portable solar panels. I'm thinking of using it to charge the trailer battery and for use of a 12v fridge/freezer.

    What are your thoughts.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOLAR-PANEL-...ht_6427wt_1200
    Last edited by KenB1010; 10-19-2011 at 05:01 AM. Reason: New link. Lavie doesn't offer these anymore.
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    I bought one of their 100W panels back in May for our PA->WY trip in June/July. The quality was excellent and it worked flawlessly. Even with just a cheap controller (also purchased through eBay), we camped in Indian Creek CG in Yellowstone for 8 nights with nothing but the panel to recharge the single 12V battery. I have no regrets getting that panel, and the price is hard to beat. I would go for the dual 60W setup for the smaller storage space requirement.
    Jim & Jean
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    During full sunlight conditions that thing will really be great to quickly charge a battery. Nice price point too!
    Jim
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    This is interestingly inexpensive! Any more real life reviews? 120W of power for half the price of similar "all inclusive" kits to just hook up to a battery and go.

    How was it held up? Do you permanently mount or fold it up each time?
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    HI,
    The link you provided to ebay lead to a message that it has been removed. Do you have anything better?

    Sparky

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    Here you go. This seller also offers a 200W version.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOLAR-PANEL-...ht_6427wt_1200
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    what's the dimensions of this thingee/case when folded?
    leo d.

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