sdboltdude Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I'm getting a good deal on this setup $60 and giving guy a new invertor remote switch.. has any one used one of these setup? Thunderbolt is new name for the Harbor Freight same setup http://www.harborfreight.com/solar-panel-kit-45-watt-68751.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 You should be able to buy a 100 watt panel kit for close to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-W-Watt-100W-Monocrystalline-PV-Solar-Panel-and-Charge-Controller-12V-RV-Boat-/251147929404?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7995473c $175 for 100w and PWM controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdboltdude Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 did not buy..... I already have a 20amp controller so will keep looking for something better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdboltdude Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 sounds good do you have any good links? You should be able to buy a 100 watt panel kit for close to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Just go to ebay and search 100 solar panel. The link I posted for the kit has a store and their 100w panels are $140-160 depending on quality. You should see how much space you have to mount the panel, pocket book allowing get the biggest panel that will fit. My first setup was with a single 60w panel. With normal use 4 days was about all I could do until the battery monitor would be low in the morning. Now I have a 200w panel with a 210ah battery and always have a fully charged battery. Even running the heater at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve "n" Stephen Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Go to Solar Blvd for a good selection and great prices. They have the Solar Cynergy 100 watt 12v panel for $125 (I have 2 of these, one's on my Sunrader) and 140W, 12V for $139. I've been dealing with them now for 4 or 5 years with never a problem. They've been quite helpful on the phone as well. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdboltdude Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 will keep looking..... not going to buy right now will be a winter project.. neighbor is going to let me use a small 15watt to charge battery (already have a 20amp controller) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aintgotnodolphinyet Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I have the 45w Harbor Freight system. It depends on what you expect it to do... I don't use much electric any more (used to need a CPAP machine) and the 45w couldn't recharge sufficiently during the day. Now with more limited electric use (water pump, lights, charging electronic gadgets, etc.) it kept my battery in the green for 2 weeks last trip. Would work great for a trickle charger during storage. When I buy another panel I will for sure buy a real panel that is 100 or 200 watts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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