Bosch folding 160W Solar Panels/kit

[mayney]

Hi all,
Another solar panel question but wondering if anyone has purchased or looked into these at all and what they think of them. I am looking at getting panels for the Ultimate when I finally get it.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LATEST-MPPT-TECHNOLOGY-BOSCH-CELLS-160W-FOLDING-SOLAR-PANEL-BEST-WORLD-/270959025775?pt=AU_Solar&hash=item3f166a9e6f

Any feedback will be appreciated.
I want to be self sufficient and stationary for up to 2 weeks at some locations in North Oz from July running 2 x95ah batteries, a 80lt Uprite and some Led lights. I will have another fridge freezer, possibly 80 or 110lt in car that will mostly be used for freezing.

Thanks all and hope all is well.
Cheers,
Mayney.

[gowalkabout]

Talk to mandrake. Always good to suport a fellow swager. I have his folding panels and have been very happy with them.

[Mandrake]

The one thing missing is a value of output..based on their blurb--my 160 kit has nearly 9 amps but for the easier maths lets say 8.
So theirs is upto 50% more..thats 12 amps add in 20% for the MPPT  thats around 15amps..If that is guaranteed then make your bid.But it does seem too good to be true.
But then i am biassed .
Cheers
Steve.

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[NatGav]

Hey there, I just got a 200w solar panel from mandrake and it was the same size as his 160w folding.
He is a great guy, really friendly and can help you out...I was really happy:))
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[Maîneÿ . . .]

Another solar panel question but wondering if anyone has purchased or looked into these at all and what they think of them.
I am looking at getting panels for the Ultimate when I finally get it.


Any feedback will be appreciated.
I want to be self sufficient and stationary for up to 2 weeks at some locations in North Oz from July running 2 x95ah batteries, a 80lt Uprite and some Led lights. I will have another fridge freezer, possibly 80 or 110lt in car that will mostly be used for freezing.

Mayney,

It reads like total rubbish to me  :'(

But hell it sure does LOOK GOOD 

with the name "Bosch" I would have expected much higher performance specifications numbers from the panel

Maîneÿ . . .

[PeterO]

It appears not to have any cables, so you are looking to spend more on 10m of cable and connectors. So you are pushing $500.

There are plenty of ads on eBay for 120W panels c/w controller and cables for well under $300. While the controllers are not a MPPT type, they do claim to be the latest mono crystalline panels. I am on the market for a 120W panel to supplement my 80W supplied with the camper.

If anyone here purchased one of those el cheapo eBay jobs, I'd like to hear what they think.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120W-FOLDING-SOLAR-PANEL-MONOCRYSTALLINE-COMPLETE-SET-/270941465773?pt=AU_Solar&hash=item3f155eacad#ht_2680wt_1399

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120W-FOLDING-SOLAR-PANEL-KIT-Camping-Caravan-Generator-4x4-4wd-fishing-accessory-/250987028191?pt=AU_Solar&hash=item3a6ffe1edf#ht_9362wt_1399

Thanks in advance,
Peter