Now only if Dokio would send out the Load cable when you buy from them. I bought the 100w panel kit and they didn’t send it, so this week I ordered a 20amp controller kit because the first picture shows the Load cable included and again no cable. And the newer controller the battery cable is extremely short maybe 24 inches
Nice review! I was wondering if it had a way to prop it up. Here's a tip. You could cut some foam board and use tape (or not) as a hinge to prop it up! When the foam board gets too beat up, just replace it!
Do you have to use a 12v to get the amp rating? I am just plugging in usb devices to the controller, but it doesn't read amps but at about to .4amp. I doubt it is giving the right amp because it is so low. You said you used a battery boost box? When you plugged in the Stanley, the controller shot up to 4.8amps vs. .3amps. How or why did the Stanley suddenly improve the amps? Did more devices drive the voltage down and increase the amps?
it would help - all depends on how much load you're expecting to put on it. this is only 100 watts, so 600 watt hours on a good day?. This would be good for a solar shed, smaller setup. for an RV, and boon docking, you would want 300 or 400 watts minimum i think if you are expecting to run lights, charge laptops, cell phones, run water pumps etc.
@@MicahGallant I boondock full time in the winter in AZ (more sun). Mostly use my laptop and phone. run water pump, lights same as you mentioned, propane refrigerator start up I had 2 12v batteries and 200watt attached panels. NEVER ran low on power. I watched this video because I purchased this product last summer. . I now have a different RV with only 1 AGM battery and hard to add more. I wanted to learn more. Point: 300 watts isn't the minimum needed.
@@pattycota6195 A buddy of mine used this panel to charge his RV battery during the day. He said it does a great job and tops his single battery off for the night. He did convert all his lighting to LED which uses much less power at night. He has boondocked for up to 7 days and it worked great. You probably already purchased one since your comment was 1 year ago.
Hi there, is the Charge controller voltage programmable? I would like to use it for a lithium iron battery and although it does't seem to have a lithium mode perhaps if the voltages can be programmed it could still work.
@@MicahGallant I bought a ecoflo solar generator but it port u connect the solar panels to is not like that so I'm looking for adapters to connect them
Thanks for your information on this panel.👍
Now only if Dokio would send out the Load cable when you buy from them. I bought the 100w panel kit and they didn’t send it, so this week I ordered a 20amp controller kit because the first picture shows the Load cable included and again no cable.
And the newer controller the battery cable is extremely short maybe 24 inches
Its ok, if you want a really portable panel. But i do recommend hard cased panels, regular ones for most usage. Sturdier, last longer in the end.
Dokio controller is 5 dollars rebranded
I just purchased one of these. I was wondering if I should keep the box to store it in, in my RV, or if it is durable enough just folded up?
Now that 2 years have passed how is it holding?
Nice review! I was wondering if it had a way to prop it up.
Here's a tip. You could cut some foam board and use tape (or not) as a hinge to prop it up! When the foam board gets too beat up, just replace it!
Is the 5 ish amp going into the battery per hour? You're adding 5 amps every hour?..... or is that incorrect?
Do you have to use a 12v to get the amp rating? I am just plugging in usb devices to the controller, but it doesn't read amps but at about to .4amp. I doubt it is giving the right amp because it is so low. You said you used a battery boost box? When you plugged in the Stanley, the controller shot up to 4.8amps vs. .3amps. How or why did the Stanley suddenly improve the amps? Did more devices drive the voltage down and increase the amps?
Will this keep my RV Battery charged up while boondocking ? ...... I quess it's how much sun you can get.
it would help - all depends on how much load you're expecting to put on it. this is only 100 watts, so 600 watt hours on a good day?. This would be good for a solar shed, smaller setup. for an RV, and boon docking, you would want 300 or 400 watts minimum i think if you are expecting to run lights, charge laptops, cell phones, run water pumps etc.
@@MicahGallant Thanks for your reply.....Still reviewing my options....I have a class c and think this will get me started.....
@@MicahGallant I boondock full time in the winter in AZ (more sun). Mostly use my laptop and phone. run water pump, lights same as you mentioned, propane refrigerator start up I had 2 12v batteries and 200watt attached panels. NEVER ran low on power. I watched this video because I purchased this product last summer. . I now have a different RV with only 1 AGM battery and hard to add more. I wanted to learn more. Point: 300 watts isn't the minimum needed.
@@mer2633 True, depends where you are, angle of sun. Up north here, you need a lot more to make it work.
@@pattycota6195 A buddy of mine used this panel to charge his RV battery during the day. He said it does a great job and tops his single battery off for the night. He did convert all his lighting to LED which uses much less power at night. He has boondocked for up to 7 days and it worked great. You probably already purchased one since your comment was 1 year ago.
Worth noting that these sorts of panels do not cope well with any form of shadow.
Hard to find extention cables for this with SAE connectors AWG 10 Or AWG 12. Only very short cords or long cords but super skinny wire.
Renogy has them. You can find them on amazon.
www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZZGHNK/?coliid=IKLH3CYG77Z0N&colid=1LUTSX8G16OYR&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
@@Ray-vanlife93 Those are to thin. They have to be 10 or 12 awg.
Will these do a trickle charge for long term storage? Will it shut down when the battery is fully charged?
Yes to both. Charge controller comes with it
Any update on this fire hazard ?
Hi there, is the Charge controller voltage programmable? I would like to use it for a lithium iron battery and although it does't seem to have a lithium mode perhaps if the voltages can be programmed it could still work.
YES
Hi! Is the dokio waterproof? Thanks!
Resistent i would say. The wiring in the back i would trust 100%
@@MicahGallant Thanks man
Thanks for this review!!
thanks for the comment!
I have a 300 watt Dokio suitcase What is the battery boost box you where using?
Battery boost box? You mean charge controller?
Ah yes, booster pack, used it just o create some load on the battery
If you get a proper mppt charge controller you can get the max out of it. With that cheap pwm controller you are loosing at least 25-30 %
Its not an PWM, just a simple on off switch. Easy enough to replace though.
Which mppt would you use?
I've had this for a year and never got over 2 amps out of it and I'm in Florida.
@Cool Yeah. After a few emails, they sent me a new one. I'll test it out tomorrow.
did you get any bettr results?
Let us know !!
This thing runs my fridge .
In full sunlight? You have a battery setup as well?
what is the battery you have used ?
Lead acid deep cycle
Great review
thanks!
Can I connect a mc4 cable to it
it does not have an mc4 connector but you would always put one on it.
@@MicahGallant I bought a ecoflo solar generator but it port u connect the solar panels to is not like that so I'm looking for adapters to connect them