Yeh it feels really solid. See how it performs over the journey. I’ve heard other brands drop charge capability fairly soon after they come out of the box. Reckon this will keep it going.
That looks pretty good. I'm keen to see how your electrial system performs as a whole, including all the cooking appliances. My build is still in the planning stage, mainly because I keep going in circles. I initial plan started off with gas cooking, diesel hot water/heating and basic solar/battery for lights and fridge. Then I thought we would go all electric, and that's when I started to over think it, and was convincing myself that 48v would be the way to go. Reality is that I don't know enough about the subject , so now I am back to where I started. I would be quite interested to learn what path your journey took to end up with the package that you now have.
Hi jacinta - not sure if you’re aware that there’s a 20 part build series on my channel? Episode 1 i talk about design philosophy, I think episode 18 i run through sizing the elec system. The finale episode 20 i test out the elec components to see draw on amps etc. cheers
I have an anderson plug on our van which i believe is connected straight to the batteries so believe will need to use the controller. Is it just as straightforward as pligging the connection on the panels into the anderson plug of the controller and then the 10m anderson cable from the out of the controller to the connection on the van?
Yeh i believe so. Might need to check the output matches the battery type (lithium or agm) somehow - they should say on their website. Also i think the lead supplied was only 5m (i got it wrong)
Hi mate - the blanket and its supplied controller do lithium as standard and also do AGM, GEL, WET and lead acid batteries. Note i didn’t use the supplied controller in the review though. I’m thinking of doing a follow up video of how it’s now going a year later after some big trips. Stay tuned.
Are you still getting strong output from this panel? I bought one but have sent it back because the best I can get out of it in ideal conditions is 145 watts so much underperforming yours. The other day in full sun I managed a disappointing 122w. I’d be interested if your is still producing over 200w consistently?
Haven’t used it for a couple months now but the last time i did it hit 180-190 in patchy overcast (outperformed my rooftop 300w panels). I’ve heard mixed reviews, but mine has been great.
I just cranked it last week again in the flinders ranges. Overcast and my caravan 300w panels were running at about 100w whilst this was punching out 220w consistently. I think with late arvo winter sun the angle of the legs meant it was getting much better facing than my roof. Can’t fault it if I’m honest.
Brought the 300 watt solar blanket. It only puts out 145w. I Will never buy anything from a one store wonder. It’s too hard, to get the solar panel fixed. Will now have to buy an additional solar panel, to replace this useless itec one, will go to BCF. Itec, technical support, is pathetic, no customer care, skills.
I’ve heard a few say they had panels with low outputs but itech seemed to be pretty good at swapping them over i thought. Mine is still going strong after a few rough and dusty trips.
