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Submitted: Friday, Oct 06, 2006 at 09:34
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While on our last trip, we did a lot of off road camping, thanks to our discovery of the New Camps 3.

The only problem we had was limited power.

We met a lot of travellers that had solar power. We were given recommendation of 2 suppliers that were said to be the cheapest in Aust.
One handles seconds in Qld I think they said in Brisbane somewhere.
The other was a Marine place in Fortitude Valley.

We have no idea of the company's name or contact details

Does anyone know of these supplies????
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Reply By: Member - Chris D (Newcastle) - Friday, Oct 06, 2006 at 10:02

Friday, Oct 06, 2006 at 10:02
Dear We,

Try:

www.fridge-and-solar.net/dual_bat.htm

I have purchase a folding solar panel from them and it works well.

Chris
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Reply By: ExplorOz Team - David - Friday, Oct 06, 2006 at 10:20

Friday, Oct 06, 2006 at 10:20
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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Friday, Oct 06, 2006 at 11:04

Friday, Oct 06, 2006 at 11:04
The only marine place I can think off in the valley is Glascraft Marine.
They have always had good prices for over the 30 years I have dealt with them on and off.

And they have stocked solar panels for quite a few years.

www.glascraftmarine.com.au/

Interesting isn't it, that marine places seem to give better prices for a lot of gear we use in camping and 4wding, rather than the specialised 4wd shops?
May be it is turn over.
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Reply By: Derek from Affordable Batteries & Radiators - Friday, Oct 06, 2006 at 14:03

Friday, Oct 06, 2006 at 14:03
Hi We-r-dun

We have no seconds in stock but can supply you new BP panels and 100w Bi-folds at good prices.

Contact me if you wish.

Regards Derek.
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Reply By: LastAussieWorker - Friday, Oct 06, 2006 at 17:53

Friday, Oct 06, 2006 at 17:53
we were offered 2nd panels from Sydney supplier but price to high compare to new with 30 day warranty. considered poor deal when new panels are 20 year
we bought new 85w panels for $599
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Reply By: Mainey (WA) - Saturday, Oct 07, 2006 at 10:04

Saturday, Oct 07, 2006 at 10:04
We R Dun Workn,
buy a quality product for the first and only time, as they will have a 20 or even 25 year warranty simply because they are made using better quality materials and smarter technology.

Hint: check out the thickness of the alluminium frame and the method of attachment at each of the corners, the construction and waterproofing of the junction box, the reputation of the actual manufacturer and finally the technical output specifications stated for the panel...... :-)

and don't forget to buy a decent solar regulater to save you replacing batteries, ohh, and almost forgot to mention you will need a decent "storage" battery to hold all that power you have collected "free" from the sun.... what sort of battery did you ask ... L0L

Enjoy your travels
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