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Costco: 100W Solar Panel & Controller- Until 4/30/18

Discussion in 'Deals & Coupons' started by Subway4X4, Sep 15, 2017.

  1. Sep 15, 2017 at 10:18 AM
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    Curious what your plans are with the solar panels? How much can each one reasonably power (I suck with electronics)?
     
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    I have a dual battery system in my truck with a 50 qt fridge/freezer and a 12k winch. Aux battery is Optima Yellow top. I'm hoping the 100w solar panel can charge the battery over extended overlanding trips.
     
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    You will be fine. I have a flexible 100w on my roof. ARB fridge on single Yellow Top. Daytime battery voltage will stay between 13-14.4v, depending on sunshine.
     
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    is there a parts light you can compile @5678ta im interested in maybe a 2nd battery also.
     
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    How is that panel holding up? Any hazing on the clear cover on top? Any dead cells?
     
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    Panel is holding just fine. No hazing as far as i can tell. Havent done a recent amperage check but I still break 14v. After my Baja trip in November, i'll pull the panel off, give it thorough cleaning, check amperage and reinstall with two rows of tape.
     
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    @Subway4X4 did you ever buy these? They're now $120 and include an 8.5 amp controller

    https://www.costco.com/Coleman-100W...-AMP-Charge-Controller.product.100389117.html
     
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