Sweet Solar setup deal $129 Harborfreight.

[Play Harder]

I've been researching solar panels and for the money Harbor Freight has a sweet deal till friday for member ($10 yearly) thunderbolt 45 watt / 3amp output - portable solar panel kit

3 15watt panels, voltage regulator light kit mounting hardware ect

For $129 dollar by 2 and your set up - or by another just to have for $129 you can't go wrong. I bought 2 😃

Check it out on Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977 item # 68751 non member price $189.99
$129.99 with coupon 65367390


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[Play Harder]

Correction yearly membership $29.99

Here's a better link : http://t.harborfreight.com/45-watt-s...8751-8527.html


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[bpa098]

Just printed coupon from their website for something else, doesn't say anything about being a member

[pjnlorrie]

I buy a good bit from HF but be sure to check out Amazon. You will often find better quality and more bang for your buck. On solar panels, this package works very well and delivers twice the power for just a few dollars more:
Amazon.com : Monocrystalline 100W Solar Panel ( UL Listed Plus MC4 Connector Adaptor Kit Plus PVM 30A Charge Controller) : Patio, Lawn & Garden

[strat56]

Originally Posted by pjnlorrie

I buy a good bit from HF but be sure to check out Amazon. You will often find better quality and more bang for your buck. On solar panels, this package works very well and delivers twice the power for just a few dollars more:
Amazon.com : Monocrystalline 100W Solar Panel ( UL Listed Plus MC4 Connector Adaptor Kit Plus PVM 30A Charge Controller) : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Will this plug into the Solar input on my Rockwood?

[rompinroo]

I was told it could only be the solar set from Zamp?? 2016 Rockwood Roo 233S

[Tom48]

[QUOTE=Play Harder;939456]I've been researching solar panels and for the money Harbor Freight has a sweet deal till friday for member ($10 yearly) thunderbolt 45 watt / 3amp output - portable solar panel kit

3 15watt panels, voltage regulator light kit mounting hardware ect

For $129 dollar by 2 and your set up - or by another just to have for $129 you can't go wrong. I bought 2 😃

Check it out on Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977 item # 68751 non member price $189.99
$129.99 with coupon 65367390


Probably better than NOTHING, but not much. Very low efficiency panels and price per watt nearly $3.00 even at the sale price. Suggest looking at REAL PANELS Renogy.com out of Chino, CA or normally slightly less in price, WindyNation.com out of Ventura, CA Both ship and I know I recieve from WindyNation next day, for free! I think both ship and receive through the Ontario, UPS depot about three miles from my address.

[Tom48]

Originally Posted by rompinroo

I was told it could only be the solar set from Zamp?? 2016 Rockwood Roo 233S

Seems like that is only a matter of wiring, connectors and polarity. With only a little DYI electrical skill and that should be doable.

[Hank2355]

Originally Posted by rompinroo

I was told it could only be the solar set from Zamp?? 2016 Rockwood Roo 233S

I have a sticker on my pre-wired Cherokee that indicates "Zamp Only". Can someone explain?

[Play Harder]

The zamp connection is just - 2 wires ran back to batteries and their connection plug - - nothing special -

On the harbor freight solar system - I have a few RV and homeowners down in Mexico baja that have used this system for years with great success and dependability - very well built - and a great option if your looking for a portable system - the one on Amazon would need to be mounted - frame not designed to be moved around - in/out setup - -- great option also -


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[j free]

I believe the Zamp has a reverse polarity to the other units out there. Its there way to have a proprietary system that only uses there product. this can be fixed with a little wiring change I believe.

[rompinroo]

j free -


That was my fear...my luck I would fry something then have to explain my "tinkering" to my husband : > )


Zamp seems a bit pricey in comparison to what is available in the market.

[Play Harder]

Yes - make sure to read instructions which connection goes to positive and negative - always check w a volt meter -

-- install direction do have great tips on proper installation 😜😜


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[Batts-toy]

Originally Posted by bpa098

Just printed coupon from their website for something else, doesn't say anything about being a member

The membership gives you special buy opportunities (a sales paper in the mail will have a section with item sale prices (coupons) for members only as well as the normal sales items for everyone), you don't need to be a member to use coupons unless the coupon states for club members only.

[moligney]

Originally Posted by Tom48

Seems like that is only a matter of wiring, connectors and polarity. With only a little DYI electrical skill and that should be doable.

Dealer told me on the 26RR I am ordering Zamp only. Read the Zamp literature on line Solar Ready RV Solar Kits - Zamp Solar for a unit for pre wired RV,s and they include a controller which leads me to believe the plug on the side of the unit is just wiring to the battery. Also Zamp literature mentioned the new wiring unit replacing alligator clips going to the battery. Of course the three plugs on the roof for big units is something else.

[Play Harder]

I have the Zamp connection on my XLR Hyperlight 29 - it's 2 wires with a plug on the end mounted to unit - nothing special- no controller involved -

[Play Harder]

This is what is included with Zamp solar prewire

I'm not against Zamp - I think they have a great solar product - just very expensive compared to anybody else

[Sagecoachdriver]

I checked out the HF solar kit back in March when not on sale. I bought a Renogy 100watt solar suitcase with the View Star 10amp controller for $235 and free shipping. See they are now $280. Works great and fits nicely under my dinette seat. I even made my own permanent fused pigtail with Anderson connectors for easy hookup to my coach batteries.
Note: the View Star controller allows me to do up to 16 volt equalization of the batteries.

[Play Harder]

I should of named this post Solar on a Budget - 😃


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[Homebrew]

Originally Posted by Play Harder

I've been researching solar panels and for the money Harbor Freight has a sweet deal till friday for member ($10 yearly) thunderbolt 45 watt / 3amp output - portable solar panel kit

3 15watt panels, voltage regulator light kit mounting hardware ect

For $129 dollar by 2 and your set up - or by another just to have for $129 you can't go wrong. I bought 2 😃

Check it out on Harbor Freight Tools – Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977 item # 68751 non member price $189.99
$129.99 with coupon 65367390


Get out and Play Harder😛

2016 XLR Hyper Lite 29hsf - loaded picked up 3-24-2015😊
2008 Can Am Spyder
Kite Boarding is my Addiction - GOT WIND!

Have you tried it and does it work?
It would be great if it charged a two battery system during the day while out playing.


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