GAME CHANGER! Testing the New Renogy 400w Suitcase Solar Panel! It's Rigid & Lightweight!
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
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Video Timestamps:
Renogy 400w Suitcase Solar Panel: (0:00)
Solar Panel Features: (1:27)
400w Solar Panel Testing: (2:48)
Pricing and Comparisons: (11:05)
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Seems like an open and shut case.
Thanks for the video and discount code, I just ordered one.🥳
@@slomotrainwreck enjoy the panel!
Seems like a solid choice. I liked the 400W panel comparison video too. Cheers!
There are so many 400w options, it's good to know how they stack up :)
Thanks for the info/review. It is close to what I'm looking for its intended purpose(s) which was great to see. Thank you for your efforts!
Excellent video, Jason! I feel like these panels are a great upgrade in durability vs other more flimsy options!
Awwwsome job, thanks for these excellent video reviews
Thank you for watching the channel :)
I really enjoy your videos and how you go over the little intricate details. I don't usually comment about things like that, but your videos are certainly worth the comment.
I appreciate that! Thanks for taking the time to comment :)
Thanks for the review-much appreciated. 👍
Thank you so much! Just ordered both today.
yes a big improvement over the Ecoflow and Bluetti. Got to get one ordered now.Thanks for the review
I am adding another post; I had this panel out yesterday ( Monday) and it ran my laptop all day using the AC180. Once charged up it didn’t flinch unless I unplugged it briefly. This is a great panel and I am glad you reviewed it.
Excellent feedback, Kevin. Thanks for sharing your experience! I love it too
Really nice hybrid design. Cool video Jason!
Thanks, Todd!
I've been thinking of a portable setup. This one looks like a good value. Thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
The moment I saw this, I said to myself, this is a great design! I love it! 😁Thanks!!!
It's an awesome panel!
I would have made individual panel detachable and be usable indivisually... So you could get 2 panel only for 200watt. It possible to do by cutting the write and adding connector, but I feel that design should have been out of the box (though, it would add a little bit of weight and a few buck.
Great review on another option, thank you. Currently using the Bluetti (because of your review) for my RV ground deploy and it has been a solid choice.
That Bluetti panel puts out a little more power than this one. I think I measured 361 watts out of my PV420. Still a great option!
Thanks Jason ! I really like Renogy and the products Ive bought from them. This would be a much better choice for me for the reasons you pointed out.
Thanks, you knew what I was looking for.
Glad I could help
@@Jasonoid I used your code, and I am printing the cash for the purchase as we speak. Trying to get the ink to dry; not easy as I'm not as proficient with a blow-stick as Hunter Biden. (You don't have to touch this comment.)
Great information Jason. I can vouch for the build quality of the Renogy 400 watt suitcase panels. I just purchased two sets to mate up to my Bluetti AC200L. panels are high quality and because of the aluminum frame these ended up being my final choice.
It has some FAB's (features, attributes and benefits), but unfortunately, my friend, at over $700 (incl tax) it is way to pricey for 400watts.
It's priced how all portable panels are priced. You pay a premium for portability. If you want cheap, go with a 400w glass rigid panel. You can buy those new on Facebook marketplace for around $150 right now.
I see a new vid from Jason, I click.
@@dansklrvids7303 Yep. He is a very smart guy with knowledge, skills and abilities far beyond the average.
Absolutely
Jason, I got this panel today and plugged it into my AC180 and it works fantastic. I just pointed it to the sun and without a real alignment, it was putting 390 watts into the Bluetti.
Thanks for sharing your output numbers! Impressive! 👏
Boy that looks super nice, and the Voc on it seems about perfect around 44-45 volts. This would be fantastic to feed my Montek x1000, or the new bigger Montek unit I plan on picking up.
Great review and product well done!
It's a great panel!
I've got two sets of these panels and they are unbeatable.
I have the EcoFlow 400 watt folding panels. The stand is useless, however I’ve learned that leaning one 400 watt panel against two aluminum outdoor chairs to support each panel works quite well.
I usually lean the EcoFlow 400w panel up against my fence or my shed. Two chairs would also work well!
I tested an unusual setup with these where I left the two exterior panels folded and used it as a makeshift 200w panel (for those times when I'm tight on space). I was still pulling between 150w and 170w. Of course, you lose the kickstands at that point and have to be extra careful not to damage the panels that are on the underside, but I was glad to see this still worked. I'm trying to figure out if this usage would void the warranty, though. Otherwise I would have expected Renogy to promote/encourage this use case and so far I haven't found any source-- official or otherwise --suggesting to use it like this.
Well with the panels wired in parallel, I don't think it will do much damage. You should be fine to use it like that occasionally
Looks like a good choice for my trailer. I would like to get the weight off the roof. It may be close to the 10 amps that my AC180 will accept, but I can always shade it a little. Good review Jason.
This panel should work well with the AC180. Glad you enjoyed the video :)
Nice review. I own the AllPowers currently but we are looking at setting up an EcoFlow Pro w/ extra battery for some house backup. I may add these to that kit. Can you add this panel to the 400w comparison spreadsheet? Thanks
Interessant!
Hi great video good info well done 👍🐝😊
That's a nice product. Price point is really nice considering what you are getting. Last year I paid 300 each for my pecron 200 watt portable panels. I love them but this a more durable product. Those pecrons are now 259 each but this is still a better deal in my mind.
Thanks for sharing.
You bet
Like this a lot!
Me too! I picked up a second one! They seem to be the perfect combo of durability and portability 👍
Another great review as always. Fantastic panel just can't justify the price for this
Maybe with time the prices will drop. I like the direction that they are going with this panel! It's expensive though.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Looks really stable/sturdy for such a large foldable panel. The metal frame needs to be a new standard with large portable panels in my opinion.
Are u going to add the specs on this model to the 400w comparison google sheet?
Seems like a good value. For me, since I camp with a car, this still folds a bit large for my needs. I parable need to go with 2x200w or some other multi panel configuration. Thanks.
Good choice for your setup. This is a bit large when folded so the two 200w panels would be a little smaller.
I got the e-mail from Renogy soon after they launched thought this looked pretty good. I have a smaller 100 watt version that is built similarly.
My dad uses the 100w folding version as well. I love the travel case it comes with! His has tempered glass so it's a little bit heavy, but it puts out excellent power.
I bought the Bluetti 420w due to your review, and i like it a lot. Renogi is better for temperature and weather apparently. But the Bluetti is solid choice.
The PV420 is a great solar panel as well. It puts out a little more power than this Renogy panel and folds up smaller. Each panel has their own benefits.
Thank you
I Like the metal frame!!
It's a cool change!
EcoFlow has a new stand that is supposed to work with the 220 and 400W panels, i think it'll eventually be included with new panel purchases but currently is available separately
Glad to hear they have something new that helps with the panel sitting straight. That's excellent news!
Jason, I think 5 or 6 of these with a good solar generator would be a great portable emergency kit for us in Florida in case of Hurricanes. Thanks for the review
Get ready for WW3
I think that's a great use case for these! I only wish the price was a little more affordable per panel.
@@Jasonoid Maybe you could recommend they have discounts with more panel purchase
@@douglasmontgomery6315 good point! Thanks for recommending that
Seems like an open and shut case for portable solar.
Jason have you reviewed or tested the Renogy
E.FLEX 200W panel ?
Not sure how new it is ?
Seems priced fair..
This looks solid in the 400W size Great review as always!
This my project using the Renogy 200w Felxible panels: ua-cam.com/video/LBel4dpbKqw/v-deo.html
They raised the prices a ton recently. They used to be priced near $300 each, now the price is very high per panel.
Can you recommend an extension cable for that panel to the ac180 from renogy?
I’m setting up an overland vehicle for the first time and will probably have a lot of questions regarding electrical needs. Is there a good book you can recommend for vehicle electronics? Also saw that you can ask a question to your new service but it would probably be a very long winded question.
Learning about solar takes time and the best way to learn is by watching videos about what you want to accomplish. Theres a large learning curve for sure and a bunch of new jargon.
You can purchase a 12awg MC4 extension cable like this for a good price that will connect to the Renogy 400w panel and then into your AC180 solar cable: amzn.to/4belmBS
Seems like a great design, I'd love to see other solar manufacturers going in this direction. Unfortunately the $ is a bit high - I like to buy ~$1/watt (ie. ALLPOWERS SP039 600W and others) not +$1.50. Will wait for the price to decrease otherwise looks promising!
It's a good change in technology for sure! I'd love to see more competition here as well!
My Gawd- those panels are huge ! At least the title didn’t say “portable”. Price is not bad for that kind of power.
They are definitely big!
Awesome panel….!! Yea high pricing, but most of renogys products are actually pretty darn good. The smart batteries, the normal rigid panels, the little charge controllers that never die and the basic inverter 1000 or 3000 just last if not abused. But again there pricing is pretty high……but if it lasts 🤷🏼♂
I have been wondering about these panels. They seem a lot like the topunive solar panel I found on amazon. I think the main difference is the topunive has a plastic frame and of course is 115 bifacial rated panel. It weighs about 6 pounds. I like that this one has an aluminum frame.
The aluminum frame is nice to have. It makes them much more rigid and less vulnerable to winds to blow them over.
Thanks
You're welcome! 👍
I see it needs a solar controller if you are plugging into the solar on the side plug on campers.
Correct, it's just a solar panel.
I wound up with 3 of these 400 watt panels. What Victron charge controller would you recommend for my 12v 480ah battery.
I'd recommend wiring your panels in series with this victron charge controller:
amzn.to/4bLkepA
The battery will be charging fairly quickly with lots of amps so it's an expensive charge controller. High amps equals more cost.
I do videos and your good! looks really strong, gonna buy one now!
I'm new to all this solar panel stuff and just got my Ecoflow DPU (with 2 batteries) and SHP2 connected. Still trying to learn all of this. I'm currently charting the DPU batteries via the grid off the SPH2, but want to add solar panels as an option. I know these would provide very little power to those batteries, but I don't want huge solar panels around and want something I can pick up and put back in the garage quickly. We have big hail storms here in Texas. Would these work to give me some charing power (maybe it would take a whole day or more), but just another alternative to the grid?
These are a great option for the DPU if you are looking for a durable portable panel. These are my new favorite option for a large format folding panel since they have the metal frames. They are super rigid. On the DPU, you'd connect these panels in series for the best performance.
@@Jasonoid Thank you! Order being placed.
You'll enjoy them!
Hi Jason, I was going to order this suitcase to charge a bluetti ac180 but renogy said it wasn’t compatible because it charges at 11 volts and the ac180 only accepts 10 volts. Is this true?
It sure is compatible with the AC180! You only have to worry about voltage when picking a solar panel for your power station. The voltage can't go over 60v with your AC180 and this panel is far from that.
Are the kickstands really adjustable? They don't look it from the video. They really need to be height adjustable to allow you to tilt the panels more, rather than just moving the kickstands around from one fixed point.
Thank you for mentioning this. I think it would have been better to say the panel has folding kickstands instead of adjustable ones. They do offer a few degrees of motion but not much more than that.
Hi, Jason, I live in an apartment. If I setup this panel vertically (on a window), how many watts will I get now in summer. Thanks
It's HUGE! I don't have any windows this would fit in (without shading). Are you thinking hanging it out a window or inside your house?
@@Jasonoid out a window, Jason, will you please set your renogy 400 w by a wall, without trying to pick the best angle, just 90° to the ground, and how much watts will a powerstation show (at about 12.00). It is very important to be.
Would you run 2 of these in series in the pecron 2000 ? The Voc is close
That is close to the 95v cutoff. If hot weather the panels wouldn't be an issue. Voltage would be lower than spec. In cold weather it would be a problem. I guess it depends when you'd be using the panels during the year.
Each solar port on the E2000 will take 600 watts, right? So if each 400w panel was producing 350 watts you'd be losing 100 watts of possible power if you had those connected together in one charging port. Why not connect 1 panel to each port and get 700 watts instead?
How does it compare with the Anker 400 watt panel?? After going back and rewatching the Anker section of the test, I definitely think I prefer the rigidity of Renogy, I'm guessing the partial shade and water cooled performance to also be very similar?? I'm thinking the Renogy takes the WIN!!
The Anker 400w panel is near $1000. You can see me test that panel HERE:
ua-cam.com/video/Y2uhKnHIUl4/v-deo.html
@@Jasonoid Just edited and updated my comment, after watching it again, Thanks
@@dannydivine7699 yes, the Renogy will do well in shading and it's waterproof as well.
Seems the Bluetti 420W panel is discontinued with the 350W panel available.
It's still for sale on their website: www.bluettipower.com/products/bluetti-pv420-solar-panel
I have the anker 2000 and one panel. Would this 400 watt panel hook up with the 200 watt panel to make it 600 with that adapter that came with the unit?
Hey Bernie,
In order to connect solar panels together they need to be 'matching' panels to get the best power. If they are mismatched you'll see much less power than expected.
This can be a bit complicated so the UA-cam comments section is not the best option for this. If you want to reach out to me HERE: asqme.com/@Jasonoid We can walk through walk solar panel you have right now and we can try to find a compatible option that will work best. If you end up submitting a question to me, try to be as thorough as possible with what gear you already have so I can make accurate recommendations for the most power.
Ok. I am interested in the rent sense I know it works with it. Btw. I hooked up the eviction dc to dc I get 172 watts in my 2 fridges is 82 so driving watching on app about 6 min I get 1% power back it’s working great for me thanks way back for that info
Would this panel work with a 12v victron MPPT 100/50 charge controller?
Yes, it would work with two of these panels in either a parallel or series combination.
Did try to contact Renogy. Got a code but the page was "lost" so no contact. Does the company still exist?
Yes, the company is still around. Try reaching them HERE:
www.renogy.com/support
@@Jasonoid Did try live chat, but after 20 minutes still no reaction. Renogy does not allow to send an email. Did surf ebay while waiting and a customer described what I am experiencing right now. He too could not contact support and will avoid Renogy in the future. I will not buy anything from Renogy as support seems to be nonexistant.
But bluetti said that this suitcase was compatible with the 180?
It sure is compatible with the AC180! You only have to worry about voltage when picking a solar panel for your power station. The voltage can't go over 60v with your AC180 and this panel is far from that.
Do we need 12awg or 10awg wires for this ?
12awg is good for a small run under 30 feet. 10awg is best for wire runs over 30 feet.
In your humble opinion, these would be a good fit for the ac180 and ac200l?
Yes, that would work well for both of those power stations.
@@Jasonoid thanks for the response, would a guy be able to hook 2 together for the ac200L for even more juice?
@@Jasonoid nvm eBay jacked the price up since I asked this lol. Dirty dogs
@@nutzthomas you can only connect 1 to the AC180, you can connect up to three of them in SERIES on the AC200L.
@@Jasonoid okay thanks, I appreciate the response but it seems that raised the price 210 already, so maybe I'll stick to one for now. I appreciate your videos,very helpful
Are these the same panels on Ebay for $415? I would put up the link but that must have violated a rule as my last comment was deleted.
UA-cam deletes comments with links automatically. Yes, it's cheaper on eBay. It appears to be the same panel :)
Has anyone purchased these from eBay? Scam at all?
@@nutzthomas Renogy has a store on Ebay. Bluetti has a store on Ebay as well as other companies. I always check prices with Ebay and see what the best value is.
Guess it was real. Now it is up to the "normal" price. I think that is Renogy's account.
@@meangene1672 I received mine today so we will see. I see front my door camera the box is beat pretty good, fingers crossed
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A Pair o These would be a Power House for an Eco Flow DELTA 2 MAX
One panel per DC charging port! That would be a great setup!
Can you use two of these with Bluetti max?
Yes, you'd want to wire them in series on the AC200max
Thank you
I have seen several videos of this solar panel and it does put out over 400 watts or more in direct sunlight without the garbage lame excuses that some of the other companies use on why there panel never produce there rated watts ever even in direct sunlight.
When the solar panel is 'cold' it will put out more power. It's important to test it after it's been in the sun for a decent amount of time to heat soak. That will give you a more realistic result of what you'll see normally during the day. I always heat soak my panels before testing to not make the panel look better than it really is.
Will this renogy 400w work with the Anker 767?
Yes! It will work great with the Anker 767.
@@Jasonoid Thank You
What controller is recommended?
What are you trying to charge?
@@Jasonoid my OGT trailer. I have a Renogy 200 watt solar panel that came with a controller. This one does not.
@@caljamz 12v battery?
Bonjour de chez moi en Guadeloupe comment puis-je passer commande svp ??????
Your code doesn’t work btw
just worked for me on Renogy's website. Took off $33 bucks.
Wish it did for me cause I ordered four sets and that would’ve been great!
Your link isn't working, thank you
I just tested it on my pc and it worked, you can try it here:
www.ebay.com/itm/315218093972?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=r818oqw9q7i&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=xUO_VABIROy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@Jasonoid This link on eBay is significantly cheaper than on the Renogy website. Is there any difference between the two?
@@jlr591 it doesn't appear to be different. Looks like a crazy good deal!
I would be interested, but I understand they have lousy customer service. So, no thanks.
Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad you mentioned that.
Renogy panels are decent, other products not so much, but their customer service and warranty support is known to be the worst in the industry.
I haven't had too much experience with Renogy customer support, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I agree about customer support, but that was years ago for me over an AGM battery. Let's hope with the new competition in the market place they have stepped up their relationship with the customers.
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That's set up time is not a fair assessment. We can not move as fast as you...
😂🤣 I can cheat with my super hero 8x speed!
@@Jasonoid 😆
$659 is an absolute ridiculous price. Its funny to see how much money all of this mobile solar solutions are cost.
These portable panels aren't made in such mass scale as other glass rigid panels. I believe they also require more assembly time which also increases the cost. There's definitely a price increase for portability.
Its less expensive than two Yuma 200w, by a significant amount so from my perspective it's seems like a good value i😊f you need 400w, the weight and footprint work for ya
@@davecroft2991 in Germany the 2x210W Flex Panels from Zendure are 245€. Ok, an folding mechanism must be DIY. 🤣
@@LittleSpot flex panels and the cigs yuma technology are alot different but I hear ya.
LEGS ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE.
have owned one of these for about 4 months now here in Oz. It does thump out the power!... but..
1. The legs are not really adjustable what you see there is about it, you can adjust a couple of degrees but if you try to get it flatter then it just falls 100% flat, push them out too far and they will bend / break (the brackets that hold them on will fail we are being very gently with them)
2. The "protective" bag is just a fairly cheap material that will NOT protect the panel.. if you want that your going to have to make / buy something (until then use the box it comes in)
3. what you see there is a very clean one, ours came with black silastic all over in spots and many gluey finger prints.
4. there is no real way to hold it down other than the legs.. no holes nothing to peg down or tie down with etc.. consider that.
[it would be well suited to a caravan / shack / emergency use in your house etc..]
In all honesty if we had the choice again for any mobile use we would get a 300w folding one from bluetti or similar.
If you want to use it in a less mobile application or you have the storage space then yes its a power house! can confirm very high output have seen 390W on it on cool bright days when first setting it up. it is around 10A.
Sorry amps
Understood.
Over priced
It's cheaper than other 400w portable solar panels 🤷
@@Jasonoid yep… but don’t last…
@@skepticalmechanic all solar panels have a specific use, glass, or flexible or folding. If you need something that folds smaller and is portable, this is a great option. If not here's how to find cheap 400w glass panels near you:
ua-cam.com/video/pLRKljjaqMA/v-deo.html
I recently bought three brand new 400w bifacial panels for only $450. That's 1200 watts!
@@Jasonoid the bifacial panels are not very good unless both sides get sun… a 200 what bifacial will only generate about 160… with one side exposed so there not good (for me ) on top of a van…
@@skepticalmechanic bifacial panels produce their full power on one side and then if light is exposed on the back they get additional power. A 400w bifacial panel has the potential of over 500 watts of power.