Goal Zero Nomad 50 Solar Panel - Portable - 50 Watt - USB # GZ37FR and Go Power Portable Solar System with Digital Solar Controller - 90 Watt Solar Panel # 34282729 are just made by different companies and thus have different warranties to go along with it. The Goal Zero is much lighter like you mentioned, and also much cheaper than the Go Power option; but the difference in warranty would sway me towards the Go Power. The Go Power will also bring in more usable power than the Goal Zero.
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On your Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 100 Watt, # GP66FR, if you are referring to the listed statement in the quick start guide of "This kit IS NOT weatherproof" then yes, I definitely understand your concerns. Let me assure you that the panel is fine to be outside, the component within the the "kit" that prompts the statement is the included controller; it is not water proof. It is somewhat protected from light rain or overnight dew settling on... view full answer...
The reason the Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 200 Watt Solar Panel # 34282610 has a 25 year limited warranty through the manufacturer because the tempered glass and aluminum construction is heavier duty and meant to last for a long time. That is also why it weighs so much.
The Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 100 Watt Item # GP66FR is the made with less heavy duty materials to make it more portable and therefore isn't... view full answer...
We do carry GoPower Products. For the 200W portable kit we have the Go Power Portable Solar System with Digital Solar Controller - 200 Watt Solar Panel # 34282610. This kit has the controller you referenced GP-PSK-200 included along with the Foldable Rigid Panel.
The Goal Zero Boulder 200 Briefcase Solar Panel - 200 Watts # 287-32409 is very similar in all features except the warranty. The GoPower Warranty is incredible in comparison. view full answer...
Both systems are certainly practical, it really just completely depends on your power consumption, with the Solar Extreme kit being the highest available, and something that you would need if you used quite a bit of power. You'll need to know how many amp-hours of battery you use, either through some math with the appliances you use, or by testing it out with a battery monitor.
I have added a link below to a help article I recommend checking out that has some details on how to go about... view full answer...
I reached out to my contact at CTEK and the CTEK D250S Dual Battery Charger 12V- 20a, 5 step, Heavy Duty CTEK40186 (discontinued) does utilize the Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) as well. When partnered with the (discontinued) Smartpass CTEK56676 you will be able to run your fridge/freezer as you stated. The Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger # 331-BCDC1240D will also be able to accomplish this so it is a better option for this application. You will also need the fuse kit # 331-FK60... view full answer...
The Replacement Round Fill Cap for Yakima RoadShower item # Y8881263 is the Yakima cap. This cap fits the Yakima RoadShower Portable Solar Shower for Roof Racks - 7 Gallon item # Y89VR. view full answer...
The Yakima Skybox NX 16 # Y95AV is exactly what I recommend for you.
This is due to it having a large storage size of 16 cubic feet and the fact that the SkyBox will mount forward on your vehicle giving you an additional 4-1/4" of rear hatch clearance over many other boxes making this rack more likely to allow you to be able to open your hatch.
In addition to this I went out and measured the flat surface of this box and the Skybox is a clear winner, the roof is mostly flat, so mounting... view full answer...
The difference between the two models that you were researching is that the # PD9160A is designed for use with lead acid batteries and the # PD9160ALV is designed for use with lithium batteries. Choosing the incorrect battery profile can lead to issues charging your batteries so it's important to pick the right one for your setup.
If you have lead acid and want to change to lithium later on without having to also replace the converter then you'll want to go with the # PD79RR instead since... view full answer...
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