Today, I ordered a 100 Watt Solar System for $200, complete. This includes the 100 Watt Monocrystalline Solar panel, a 30a Charge Controller, mounting bracket kit, 10 ga wiring and fuses.
I think $200 for the complete system is a very reasonable price for a good quality Solar system, all major components are from Renogy and I ordered them all from Amazon (note: Solar panel is/was on sale for $125).
I can't wait to get this installed and tested !!
As Always,
Happy Scamping !!!
I saw this on Amazon but not sure what type of connectors it has on it. Must one adapt it to connectors for the battery?
<p>Doug Allen 2016 Ford F-150 2018 Lance 1575</p>
The Solar panels use, industry standard, MC4 connectors (1 Male and 1 female). From your panel you have a couple of options for getting the electrons to your Solar charge controller. You can buy the connectors and supply your own wire, or you can calculate the length you need and buy a "Solar Extension" cable which has factory installed connectors on each end. By buying twice the length you need you can cut the cable in half to wind up with a pair of cables (1 male and 1 female). To connect to your Solar controller you simply strip the ends of the two cables and connect.
From your Solar controller, you will connect a pair of cables directly to your battery or to a buss bar somewhere inside the coach (usually near the converter).
By-the-way, from your post I am not certain you are not asking about the "Portable" Renogy system. If you are asking about the portable Renogy system (with an included controller) then it would have cables that attach from the controller to the battery terminals.
As Always,
Happy Scamping !!!
Yes, the Renology system is what I likely will get. Thank you for the complete explanation.
<p>Doug Allen 2016 Ford F-150 2018 Lance 1575</p>