...Top to ask them some questions. I was hoping to have a 350w solar panel, but that might not be possible with roof rails and bars due to shadowing, as I want to put my kayak up there every now and then. removing the cross bars when not needed. So I may have to have two 100w panels put in instead.
...a lot more search after buying it I’m 100% sure I made the correct decision going with the lifepo route.
Given that everything I do is under 100w I only really need 12v and the ROAMER230SB gives the same 2760wh at a much better price and in a much better form factor.
The main reason I...
Looking at the Dokio 100w folding specs you're right on the limit (just over) for the voltage on the Allpowers input 22.5 on the panel and 22v on the input:
...same performance for less than half the cost for pure 12v stuff.
I have paired that with a 50a DC/DC charger.
The most power I really need is 100w, so no real need for an inverter as I can get this through USB C although I’m debating getting an induction hob. If I do this I have two...
It's a generic 100W folding one from Amazon. Probably not available now.
I used small but strong magnets on the edges to hold it down (no pop top).
Pete
In case folks are watching this thread I've just snagged a set of the older 100w Renogy rigid foldable panels for £65
https://www.t6forum.com/threads/what-have-you-bought-today.12436/page-475#post-670241
My 100w jackery folder on the dashboard in full sun in the south of France used to produce around 30-40w. Angle of attack was fine, but as you say, the windscreen filter must filter around 50%.....
...the battery on test and I'm comfortable expecting 24 hours when we've used it.
It will charge off the van 12v but the charge rate is slower if the fridge is running so if you've got it very low likely needs a long drive. However I've found it worked well with the 100w Renogy folding solar panel.
What size solar panels?
Got a few picks?
Example,
100w 6A
200w 12A
300w 18A
With a solar voltage of 18 - 36v
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So I'd look for a relay that can switch 20A 36v.
This example can switch ,80A and 75v max.
So should be well suited for switching a panel on or off...
https://amzn.to/48OyMVi...
...We're using 3* 100ah 12v lithiums as storage batteries.
But needed to use the NOCO or Victron 12v chargers to keep the bank topped up over the dark winter months.
Now the sun is back out we are doing good.
The solar is 4* 100w rigid frame panels hanging vertical on the side fence.
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If you cook for 30 mins using 30ah, you'll need 360watt-hours to replenish your 30ah, so based on an average 100w from your 200w panel, 3.6 hours at 100w. That's if you've got sun, of course! :rofl:
I run one of these and they are not bad if you want an occasional use all in one compact one, it partners well with a folding 100w solar panel too, review here:
https://t6forum.com/threads/bluetti-eb3a-initial-review.46452/
I don’t know my battery type I know the solar panel was 100w and it’s a rigid type not flexi ?
Does this picture help? Having spend £1k on the installation I like to know if we are actually getting some benefit ?
@whodat I have a 50w one of these BlueFusion Portable Folding Solar Panel 50W/100W/120W for Outdoors not lithium capable.
For keeping the starter battery topped up and can say yes it keeps a starter battery topped up wouldnt know if it would charge a power station quick enough.
It's behind the...
They're solidly built (the Renogy basic folding) - which is handy for not blowing over if you want a ground array - and they're just small "normal" rigid panels with a hinge between them so you could mount them on a wall or shed. They're very good bang for buck if you want a general tinker solar...
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