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Looking for RV trailer solar charger
This is just an ad. I like the one I bought.
The guy drones on about the case before he mentions that it’s only has a 14 watt max output. That condition requires full sun full face on. All photovoltaic devices performance falls off rapidly to trickle charge levels.
His “testing” is subjective. If one pays $139 (Amazon price) one should at least invest in a $20 volt/amp meter to show real output.
Anker and others have 20 watt folding panels with 2 USB ports in the $60 range.
I have a 20W folder for camera batteries, Handi-Talk radio, and 10,000mAH battery packs. Need 6 hours full sun to charge the latter, rarely get that. Use car 12V accessory socket to fully charge it.
Bigger question raised is intended use. For occassional camping or hiking one is better off with the several battery packs for a third of the cost and far hardier in the field. Question of what one carries in the field; GPS unit, camera, USB flashlight. An I-Pad in the field??
USB only, and no 12V capability? For nearly 150 bucks? NO thanks
Grass and trees.
I have tried three. They were all junk. Maybe the new gen work better.
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Goal Zero is what I use...
How to Charge Batteries in the Middle of Nowhere
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEp5OcpNj04
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-PJ
I picked up an Allpowers Solar Panel off Amazon, works great, works with my USB charger for one of my ham rigs, and it was great for the price. I did a video review on it a while back. It works great. Here is the vid
Also have a more portable battery with solar, this one works very well, smaller panel so it takes longer to top off but it works very well and will charge up a laptop or tablet as well