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Submitted: Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 12:09
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I'm thinking of putting a solar panel on the roof of my van can anyone recommend a seller of a 140 watt panel please
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Reply By: B1B2 - Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 14:02

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 14:02
where are you located??


Bill
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Follow Up By: destinyboy - Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 15:03

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 15:03
Hunter valley nsw
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Reply By: Whirlwinder - Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 15:08

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 15:08
Hi destinyboy,
I bought ours from "Deals Direct" on ebay for around $200 + $30 delivery.
I certainly does not hit 140 watts too often but regularly pumps 7 amps into the battery which is more than enough to keep up with the demand of an 80 ltr fridge and a light at night.
Ian
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Follow Up By: destinyboy - Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 15:27

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 15:27
Thanks Whirlwinder ill give them a go i've delt with them before
Paul
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Follow Up By: Whirlwinder - Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 15:56

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 15:56
Whoops, it may have been "Bit Deals". Sorry
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Follow Up By: destinyboy - Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 16:15

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 16:15
Thanks that explains why i could'nt find any i found a mob out at wetherill park sydney Outbaxcamping any one heard of them?
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Follow Up By: AlbyNSW - Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 18:07

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 18:07
I have a Bit Deals one and seems fine, I bought it based on recommendation from this forum a few years ago.
Don't know if they are still selling the same quality product now or not.
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Reply By: B1B2 - Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 15:51

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 15:51
destinyboy,
Just for you to compare, I used Low Energy Developments Pty in Melbourne on Dec 2012.
I bought a 130w panel for $169, and I picked it up.
I checked ebay - for a 120W $165 and free delivery. There are a lot to choose from.

Cheers,

Bill
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Reply By: destinyboy - Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 20:05

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 20:05
Thanks for all of your help guys very much appreciated I think I will try bit deals.
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Follow Up By: Member - johnat - Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 20:11

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2014 at 20:11
Might check out http://www.aussiebatteries.com.au/ I got their panels and am about to attach to our slip-on pod. They had a size that would fit the very specific dimensions we had, due to the design and size of the ute tray.
Always worth having a couple of places to check out.
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Follow Up By: Member - Trouper (NSW) - Friday, Aug 29, 2014 at 15:18

Friday, Aug 29, 2014 at 15:18
Suggest you read some serious stuff about Solar Panels and sun angles before mounting it on the roof. Plus you will need to constantly move the vehicle into the sunlight for them to be effective. Remember the 'angle of the dangle' is most important.
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