Projecta folding solar panels
Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014 at 08:39
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Is anyone using or know about the reliability, efficiency and general product quality of the Projecta folding solar panel kits,120Watt, SPM120K, model? I am considering these because of weight,7kgs, 1/2 that of framed 120W folding solar, space in vehicle and cost $590 compared with very expensive amorphous blanket type solar options. Wgt for me to lift & cost important. But need them to work! Will be running 23L fridge/freezer, USB, occasional
camp light & pure sin wave Inverter for laptop. Also they come with alligator clips. Is it a problem to convert to Anderson plug?-thinking of the warranty (5yrs). Any
feedback or suggestions much appreciated.
Reply By: Les PK Ranger - Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014 at 11:07
Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014 at 11:07
Yes, have looked these myself, so will be interested to see any responses from users.
I like the fact you can roll out across a windscreen, and aim to afternoon sun at
camp, both accessing the charging and blocking the sun from the interior of the vehicle.
As you say, compared to the amorphous blankets price and a regular panel space taken, I feel these are a good compromise.
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Reply By: mbw650 - Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014 at 14:29
Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014 at 14:29
I got the same model about 2 years ago, don't know about now but back then it came supplied with mini Anderson, alligator clamps, cigarette plug and Waeco style plugs that simply changed over via a simple 2 pin (dummy proof) in line plug.
It was able to keep up with 60lt fridge, 12v lights and occasionally a DVD player for the 3 year old, our longest
bush camp was 18 days and with sun every day we never had a problem. We even helped out another camper in an old Bedford bus motor
home with a dead battery once, after 2 hours on the panel he was able to start his bus.( of course all he said was " didn't think that piece of sh#% would do it ", the brotherhood of
free camping my ar+< !
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Follow Up By: Member - Stella - Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014 at 21:01
Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014 at 21:01
Thanks so much for reassuring experience with the panels. Seem only to include alligator clamps now.
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