whats the best portable solar panel?

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by AKCamper

That's a really good price even if you throw the controller in the garbage. I just paid $239 for a 100 watt panel without controller from Renogy. At $179 for 160 watts that is a deal. Someday I plan on putting two tilt-able 160 watt panels on our trailer but for now I plan on just using a portable 100 watt panel. I just won't use more than we put in. Being tent campers for years just having a toilet and a few lights is a luxury.

I justed used MC4 connectors to bypass the controller on the panel, so it is there should I ever desire to use the panel for a use away from my trailer where no controller is available.

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Glass is glass. They do shatter. Don't ask me how I know.

If I wanted an additional panel for portable use I'd get a flexible one. Much lighter, and easier to store. And, if desired, easier to make a protective sleeve for.

Ron

Well, be careful then.

I too would go the flexible route with two panels that match my fixed ones, and store in a fabric sleeve with them folded together. It would be easy to make a simple support for them when in use to angle as desired.