Expert Answers about RV Solar Panels
- Comparing Goal Zero Nomad 50W Portable Solar Panel And Go Power 90W Portable Solar Panel
- 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.
The...
view full answer... - Weather Conditions for the Go Power DuraLite Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller
- 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... - Comparing GoPower 200 Watt Solar Panel and Controller to Goal Zero Boulder
- 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... - Go Power Portable And DuraLite Solar Panel Comparison
- 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... - Go Power Solar Elite 2,000 Watt Inverter or Go Power Solar Extreme 3,000 Watt Inverter
- 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... - Comparing CTEK D250S and SmartPass vs Redarc DC-DC Charger
- 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... - What's The Difference Between The Progressive Dynamics # PD9160A And # PD9160ALV Converters
- 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... - Comparing Yakima Sky Box 16 and Rhino-Rack MasterFit Cargo Boxes For 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
- 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... - Comparing Adco Olefin and Camco UltraGuardCovers for a Winnebago Brave 34D Motorhome
- The Adco Olefin HD RV Cover for Class A Motorhomes Up to 34' Long part # AD64ZR is the best and most durable cover option for a Winnebago Brave 34D Motorhome. This is partly due to the olefin top panel which does a better job of protecting from uv rays and water than the three layer panel of its competitors. It also has more extras like ladder cap and rain gutter covers as well as a better warranty than the Camco UltraGuard part # CAM45733.
view full answer... - What Kind of Heat Output Does the Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger Have
- The Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger # PD4045KA actually pulls the heat back in and the quiet fan will only run when the unit gets up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit. My contact at Progressive Dynamics said that you won't have any issues installing this next to where you are sleeping because the fan will rarely run (especially at night) and you won't have heat blowing on you.
view full answer... - Product Comparison Of The Progressive Dynamics PD4060 And PD4560 AC/DC Panels
- The main differences between the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger # PD4060K and the Progressive Dynamics RV Power Control Center with AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger # PD4560K18LS8 are their amperage and voltage ratings.
The # PD4060K has 7 AC branch circuits rated at 30 amps and two 30 amp DC fuses and ten 20 amp DC fuses. It has an AC distribution rating of 120 VAC.
The # PD4560K18LS8 has 12 AC branch circuits rated at 50 amps and four...
view full answer... - What is the Difference Between Roadmaster Direct Connect and Crossbar Style Base Plates?
- To answer the essence of your question before getting into some specifics, the difference between the cross bar and direct connect style of base plate can be broken down like this: the Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate # RM-523173-5 is going to provide for an easier connection to your tow bar than the Roadmaster Crossbar Style Base Plates # 523173-4 .
A lot of people stick with Crossbar style base plates because they have an old tow bar they want to continue using from a previously...
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