Awesome panel. I was hoping to be at the show next week, but I’m doing a Walk For a Bloke, 25kms for men’s suicide and mental health with a group of fellaz from the Kimberley in Broome. Our Caravan Park Campground will hopefully represent at the next one.
I can't believe no one else has thought of (not that I've seen) of making a fold up system with the capbility of wiring up the panels in series or parallel. Great idea! Thanks for sharing
Fantastic episode and what an awesome product. Pretty sure it is about the size n weight of the Kings 180w panel. Thanks to you, Tiff n Allspark for such a fantastic deal. Looking forward to the new product release
We’ve been running an alspark system for two years never had a problem great looking panel but I would have to shed a bit of weight and gear after going to cape york to be able to get one
Interesting cabling idea, We have a 400W Renogy folding panel (big and heavy, painful to pack and move around, usually just point it north and forget it which is a plus) You are right that size is probably more ideal for a caravan / camper.. we camp and use a large Oztent and frankly we could easily get away with 200-300W.. the 400W is big and heavy, if your just in a car 200-300 should kill it
New panels are working great. I’m getting up to 360-370 w input at midday in Perth to my EcoFlow Delta Max. Thanks to Aaron from Offroad Living for his backup too.
Hi, Good vid on what looks like a good product. I am a tech that loves camping and have been playing with solar (for camping) for over 5 years. Have quality 150w bi-fold panel ( now 7 years old and works daily) and recently (12 months ago) purchased from Aldi a folding blanket (from memory 200W). Using a enerdrive Solar charger MPPT with a high quality 120amp/h lead acid battery. In full sun the old double folding 150W panel (75w per panel) produces 8amps (only degraded by 5%) and solar blanket produces approx 8-9.5 amps (good for a cheap blanket). I run them in parallel and produce on average 15-16amps. Yes this is chasing the sun and on 10m leads. On the same day with cloud cover I am only achieve 3 -4 amps charging. Clouds disappear and charge rate into batteries is over 16 amps. This was tested over 6 hours on a day that ranged in temps of 25 degrees to 32 degrees and yes I was chasing the sun. As I test for practical applications I have questions: 1. What is the results in a cloudy day? 2. What are the results with panels partially covered by canopy cover (trees)? 3. If 1/3 of one panel is covered, whet is that panels output? What are the affects? 4: What are the practical results for temperature change? e.g. 30 degree or above day in full sun, cloudy day, or partial canopy cover? What are the results at 20 degrees, 10 degrees, 5 degrees etc. for the same as above, full sun, cloudy day, partial canopy coverage. I like the high country in Vic and other heavy bush area's (no people haha). All of those temperature ranges occur. Love the idea of the product, think the standard price is high but deal is good. I would like to see more exact results from the manufacture/retailer and possibly yourself before I am going to replace the existing system I have mentioned above.
Oh a trick fro jump starting any vehicle if you have a camping solar system and battery. If the main cranking battery for the vehicle is low, connect your dc system to the battery, obviously with ignition off and any other loads. If with full sun allow 1/2 hr to 2 hrs and your cranking battery will start the vehicle. Have done this a couple of times when the cranking battery was depleted and I was remote. The 2 batteries will equalize in voltage (One battery charging another). I have done this with q 150w solar panel and a lead acid 120amp/h battery. same principle will work with a lower rated battery e.g. 40amp/h. It will just take a bit more time...lol
Looks good, but dollars. I run a couple of kings 250w fold panels, easy 16 to 19amps each, yes heavy and thats good in strong winds as don't blow over, $179 ea, less likely to be nicked.
Hi Cam Another great episode that solar panel looks really good. I am looking forward to catching up with you at the caravan show in Perth on Thursday. I was wondering if you are likely to have Icheck TPMS on display with you as I am thinking of purchasing one at it would be great to be able to see one before buying. Looking forward to meeting you. Cheers Peter
Cheers Peter! Nah I won't have any to sell or on display at the caravan show. AGD Auto in Wangara is a stockist if that's close to you? See you at the show!
Allspark gear is good stuff. We got batteries and a solar blanket from them ages back and they are all still working really well. I should know better than buying cheap solar blankets after my experience with Kings (dreadful quality) but I couldn't resist picking up a 200w blanket that Aldi had out today. A bit over $200 so I am hoping it is better than the price might suggest :)
Totally agree. I’ve had a couple of kings solar panels/blankets myself that I couldn’t resist buying over the years! Have never had a good run from them though.
Any chance they can make one for 4wders who don't have a camper trailer or caravan. One that is smaller is size but still packs a wallop? The 400w one is a bit big for the stand alone 4wder. And a side bar... u said the solar regulator can step down the high voltage of the panels. Does that mean for argument sake I can buy a high voltage panel and my enerdrive dcdc will handle the voltage. If this is the case I'm going shopping to upgrade my generic solar panel.
Hi guys we follow and support you for long time. We also meet before on one of the Perth show. After seen you video on the day released I’ve ordered the solar panel deal. You mentioned in the video pleanty stock. I just check my order status and it’s in back order. We are leaving in two weeks around oz and we can’t wait weeks for it. By any chance you guys can help with it? Happy to come to the show and collect from there. Cheers Laz& Debbie
Hey guys, appreciate the support! The panels sold out REALLY fast, the deals being honoured on backorder but stock isn't due until next month - which isn't much use to you! Best thing to do is to contact the guys at Offroad Living and explain your situation, they may be able to assist, otherwise I'm sure they'll process a refund for you. Have a great trip!
It’s a well thought out panel. And certainly pumps some amps in. Not sure it’s a generator killer, what happens when you have overcast or cloudy weather for 2-3 days?
You move on to find better weather 🤣 Nah in all seriousness, generally speaking if it’s overcast cloudy conditions, then I’m probably not running the AC, and fridges are cycling less. So power demands are likely much lower. Having said all of that, this panel will still put some current in on cloudy days- obviously just significantly less!
@@WildTouring it’s certainly a good option. I was hell bent on not having a generator, to me solar isn’t perfect and there will be a couple cloudy days, I get the move on idea but what if you were at Fraser Island. Generator takes some stress out knowing you’ve got a good plan b. I’m also limited to space so can’t carry a lot of fixed folding panels. Also this panel isn’t probably something I want to leave out at base camp if we left for the day, had to secure and easy to pick up and walk off with. I’ve picked up a couple second hand projecta folding panels, they’re really great and if they got knocked off I’ll be mad but not as mad as the 400watt growing legs.
Need a full time 10% code for Wild Touring at All Spark! About to drop a few hundred in different gauge cables there for my 12V set up and every dollar counts 😆 I'm probably going to grab one of their regular fixed 100W panels for my set up as well, need the space on the roof rack.
Not bad weight for 400w, Cam. For the power you can get out of it, thats great! The size is pretty good too. I mean, what do you want for 400w of power? It's not going to be any smaller than this. I have 200w about the same size and weight. Love the sexy music while you were setting it up too😂😅😂. Made me want to curl up with it on a bearskin rug with a glass of wine😂😅😂😅😂. Cheers Cam!🎉
Looks similar, have no experience with Alvolta, but it looks more expensive? $899 + $20 freight = $919. Vs the Allspark at $895 includes shipping and a free $189 jump starter.
Wow, that output makes my Redarc 190 watt 13 amp output look average. It is size & weight of the product is my concern with van on I am close to my rear axle max on my LC200 safe travels.
Hi Cam, will the Allspark panel still be in special at the show? Also keen to talk to the Off-road living guys about moving my batterys, chargers etc from where they are cramped under the fridge to another accessible location in the van.
Hey mate, the special is running through until the 30th of this month. Which covers the show, but they’ve already sold all the physical stock and are now taking back orders - still honouring the deal, but just have to wait for stock to come in!
When the f*!k did 120k subs happen Cam?! Felt like 2 months ago you were on nearly 50k. Thought you told Pete 100k was the 18 month plan... slow down bud!!! 😂
Would I get the same performance out of my Reddit bcdc 12:40 red arc or would I need to go to a high voltage controller to get the benefits of this panel
When I’ve played with it in the various configurations I get very similar performance with the one single run of cable (5m). It’s when you start adding extensions to get the panel further out into the sun that you’ll see more voltage drop and a higher voltage configuration & controller will perform significantly better.
On the off chance someone out there has a regular little folding 160w panel like I do, you can pretty easily change them from parallel to series as well. This takes the VOC to about 42V which helps big time with your voltage drop also. Just gotta make sure your charge controller is MPPT and can cope with that kind of input voltage. Long cables are awesome. Cam, I presume this is why you have two Victron CCs in the vehicle? One for the panels on the roof and the other for the external panels? I was wondering about that in a previous video and hadn't heard your reasoning before.
You’re bang on! Or like I’ve done in the past- run two portable blankets/panels in series 👍🏼 Yeah on the car I have one victron solar reg for roof panels, one reg for external Anderson input on tow bar (portable panel) and a Victron DC charger for alternator input. Vans setup similarly. 24v Enerdrive DC charger for alternator input AND external input (Anderson plug on draw bar for portable panel), and two victron regs for two strings of solar on the roof. So when cars towing the van, can have maximum solar and alternator input at the same time. Which is around 50a from the car and 90a from the van without too much load on the fairly small stock alternator 👍🏼 And parked up I’ll get around 40a solar input from car and one external panel, and 50a from van.
And I think you're better off, far more compact, lighter, more robust and cheaper. I'm a huge fan of itech gear. Wire this all spark unit at standard 21v input as itech units are and I'm guessing it won't be substantially better than the Itech unit. Start opting for higher voltage as done here, your into significantly more expensive controller, that's an additional cost that Cam didn't devolge. Absolutely no way I'm paying $900 dollars for such a bulky set up. I'd opt to Itech myself. Bottom line is, for myself that is, my van is always in full sunlight, never park under trees, seen far too many incidents of massive branches just dropping, red gums do it silently, no warning at all. Full sun, full roof solar, no additional panels required for van. I do run a cheap Kings folding panel on the car purely because it covers the windscreen blocking sun beating in with side benefit of additional oomph going to battery, yes keep car in full sun also for same reason, hate falling tree limbs. I'm not a generator fan, too much disturbance created for others purely for the end users desire for comfort, indulgence. I go silent with my solar input.
Sorry, wasn't meant to come across that way, simply can't justify in my mind paying funds for such a bulky item. Bias, no just being realistic. Query, where would you transport that unit? Favouring Itech gear, bias? Possibly what you're referring to, unsure. Fact is I've experienced a great run from Itech gear, no issue old mate sourced Itech solar mat/blanket. He's still got a reputable solar product. Parking up in open area, no tree shelter, bias? No, just retaining battery life and not suffering from limbs descending at a rapid rate. Kings solar panel for windscreen, bias? Certainly not, it's just as I said, blocks sunlight pouring into vehicle with benefit of additional oomph. I'm struggling to see what content you think was bias but I apologise if anyone else thinks likewise.
Can get this deal until the 30th of March, which covers the show dates- so that’s no problem. May not be any stock left by then though, but they’ll still honour it on back order 👍🏼
No it's not a generator killer...! Appreciate your content and this product but my $290 800w 9kg Gentrax generator runs my 40amp battery charger in the Vic high country summer in the shade, winter without sun, snow, charges frozen starter batteries, nothing stops it... I've got more solar than I need but often it simply just can't operate so no solar is a "generator killer"
Works fine for me, just tested it. Just add the panel to your cart, click view cart, add the discount code 'WILD400' in the discount code box on the left hand side of the page. Click apply coupon code button and it will drop the price and automatically add the jump starter. www.offroadliving.com.au/solar/folding-solar-blankets/allspark-quad-fold-400w-solar-panel
@@WildTouring thanks was unable to get it to work ran out of time anyway just got back from the bush thanks for your response I'll wait for the next one
Disappointing you have not pointed out it only suits certain solar controllers like the victron. Can’t wait to see someone with a redarc or cheap Chinese mppt plug it in. Will be to high voltage for most controllers.
Like I said it’s configurable to suit different controllers. Running it in parallel configuration it’s 21.5v. So it’s absolutely suitable for your redarc controller. In this vid I was running it in series/parallel configuration at 43v for my victron. But it’s a 30 second job to swap it around with the adapters included in the kit, following the instructions included in the kit 👍🏼
Keep in mind once you run it in series it’s no longer 400watts. 43volt will be 200watts. On a victron it actually makes the mppt more efficient. Victron likes to to 5volt above charge voltage to operate. This is why at 41volt it’s working much better, it also uses the extra voltage and coverts to amps. The benefit isn’t from voltage drop it’s from mppt actually working more efficient.
The fact you can split it and charge two batteries at once is brilliant.
Very clever hey!!
Awesome panel. I was hoping to be at the show next week, but I’m doing a Walk For a Bloke, 25kms for men’s suicide and mental health with a group of fellaz from the Kimberley in Broome. Our Caravan Park Campground will hopefully represent at the next one.
Sorry we’ll miss you, but sounds like a great cause mate!
I can't believe no one else has thought of (not that I've seen) of making a fold up system with the capbility of wiring up the panels in series or parallel. Great idea! Thanks for sharing
Fantastic episode and what an awesome product. Pretty sure it is about the size n weight of the Kings 180w panel.
Thanks to you, Tiff n Allspark for such a fantastic deal.
Looking forward to the new product release
We’ve been running an alspark system for two years never had a problem great looking panel but I would have to shed a bit of weight and gear after going to cape york to be able to get one
Interesting cabling idea,
We have a 400W Renogy folding panel (big and heavy, painful to pack and move around, usually just point it north and forget it which is a plus)
You are right that size is probably more ideal for a caravan / camper.. we camp and use a large Oztent and frankly we could easily get away with 200-300W.. the 400W is big and heavy, if your just in a car 200-300 should kill it
New panels are working great. I’m getting up to 360-370 w input at midday in Perth to my EcoFlow Delta Max.
Thanks to Aaron from Offroad Living for his backup too.
Hi,
Good vid on what looks like a good product.
I am a tech that loves camping and have been playing with solar (for camping) for over 5 years. Have quality 150w bi-fold panel ( now 7 years old and works daily) and recently (12 months ago) purchased from Aldi a folding blanket (from memory 200W).
Using a enerdrive Solar charger MPPT with a high quality 120amp/h lead acid battery.
In full sun the old double folding 150W panel (75w per panel) produces 8amps (only degraded by 5%) and solar blanket produces approx 8-9.5 amps (good for a cheap blanket). I run them in parallel and produce on average 15-16amps. Yes this is chasing the sun and on 10m leads.
On the same day with cloud cover I am only achieve 3 -4 amps charging. Clouds disappear and charge rate into batteries is over 16 amps. This was tested over 6 hours on a day that ranged in temps of 25 degrees to 32 degrees and yes I was chasing the sun.
As I test for practical applications I have questions:
1. What is the results in a cloudy day?
2. What are the results with panels partially covered by canopy cover (trees)?
3. If 1/3 of one panel is covered, whet is that panels output? What are the affects?
4: What are the practical results for temperature change? e.g. 30 degree or above day in full sun, cloudy day, or partial canopy cover?
What are the results at 20 degrees, 10 degrees, 5 degrees etc. for the same as above, full sun, cloudy day, partial canopy coverage.
I like the high country in Vic and other heavy bush area's (no people haha). All of those temperature ranges occur.
Love the idea of the product, think the standard price is high but deal is good.
I would like to see more exact results from the manufacture/retailer and possibly yourself before I am going to replace the existing system I have mentioned above.
Oh a trick fro jump starting any vehicle if you have a camping solar system and battery. If the main cranking battery for the vehicle is low, connect your dc system to the battery, obviously with ignition off and any other loads. If with full sun allow 1/2 hr to 2 hrs and your cranking battery will start the vehicle. Have done this a couple of times when the cranking battery was depleted and I was remote. The 2 batteries will equalize in voltage (One battery charging another). I have done this with q 150w solar panel and a lead acid 120amp/h battery. same principle will work with a lower rated battery e.g. 40amp/h. It will just take a bit more time...lol
Looks good, but dollars.
I run a couple of kings 250w fold panels, easy 16 to 19amps each, yes heavy and thats good in strong winds as don't blow over, $179 ea, less likely to be nicked.
Used my Allspark equipment (solar panels, inverter, batteries, etc) with full confidence.
Me too mate! It’s solid gear 👍🏼
Thank you Wild Touring and Allspark 🙂 great deal 🙂 we have just purchased 🙂
No probs 😊 it’s a great deal!
what a great idea being able to split panels for multi use.
Smart hey! Very clever being able to configure it for different setups!
Hi Cam Another great episode that solar panel looks really good. I am looking forward to catching up with you at the caravan show in Perth on Thursday. I was wondering if you are likely to have Icheck TPMS on display with you as I am thinking of purchasing one at it would be great to be able to see one before buying. Looking forward to meeting you. Cheers Peter
Cheers Peter! Nah I won't have any to sell or on display at the caravan show.
AGD Auto in Wangara is a stockist if that's close to you? See you at the show!
Allspark gear is good stuff. We got batteries and a solar blanket from them ages back and they are all still working really well. I should know better than buying cheap solar blankets after my experience with Kings (dreadful quality) but I couldn't resist picking up a 200w blanket that Aldi had out today. A bit over $200 so I am hoping it is better than the price might suggest :)
Totally agree. I’ve had a couple of kings solar panels/blankets myself that I couldn’t resist buying over the years! Have never had a good run from them though.
Love your stuff mate. You ever get a chance to attend a Sydney show in future the wife and I would love to meet you guys and see the rig!
Any chance they can make one for 4wders who don't have a camper trailer or caravan. One that is smaller is size but still packs a wallop? The 400w one is a bit big for the stand alone 4wder.
And a side bar... u said the solar regulator can step down the high voltage of the panels. Does that mean for argument sake I can buy a high voltage panel and my enerdrive dcdc will handle the voltage. If this is the case I'm going shopping to upgrade my generic solar panel.
Hi guys we follow and support you for long time.
We also meet before on one of the Perth show.
After seen you video on the day released I’ve ordered the solar panel deal. You mentioned in the video pleanty stock.
I just check my order status and it’s in back order.
We are leaving in two weeks around oz and we can’t wait weeks for it.
By any chance you guys can help with it?
Happy to come to the show and collect from there.
Cheers
Laz& Debbie
Hey guys, appreciate the support!
The panels sold out REALLY fast, the deals being honoured on backorder but stock isn't due until next month - which isn't much use to you!
Best thing to do is to contact the guys at Offroad Living and explain your situation, they may be able to assist, otherwise I'm sure they'll process a refund for you.
Have a great trip!
@@WildTouring thanks for replying.
So none of this panels available on the upcoming show?
Well I’ll see on Thursday morning as we will be there
@@lazkovacs6495 i don’t think so, but would be worth calling them tomorrow to ask.
Great deal. The All spark jump starter is awesome .
Totally agree! Have had heaps of use from ours!
It’s a well thought out panel. And certainly pumps some amps in. Not sure it’s a generator killer, what happens when you have overcast or cloudy weather for 2-3 days?
You move on to find better weather 🤣
Nah in all seriousness, generally speaking if it’s overcast cloudy conditions, then I’m probably not running the AC, and fridges are cycling less. So power demands are likely much lower.
Having said all of that, this panel will still put some current in on cloudy days- obviously just significantly less!
@@WildTouring it’s certainly a good option. I was hell bent on not having a generator, to me solar isn’t perfect and there will be a couple cloudy days, I get the move on idea but what if you were at Fraser Island. Generator takes some stress out knowing you’ve got a good plan b. I’m also limited to space so can’t carry a lot of fixed folding panels. Also this panel isn’t probably something I want to leave out at base camp if we left for the day, had to secure and easy to pick up and walk off with. I’ve picked up a couple second hand projecta folding panels, they’re really great and if they got knocked off I’ll be mad but not as mad as the 400watt growing legs.
Hey Cam, do you know if they are doing any deals on this at the Perth show this weekend?
@@DCP79 I’m not sure mate, but I wouldn’t be surprised- they did some good deals on stock last year.
Need a full time 10% code for Wild Touring at All Spark! About to drop a few hundred in different gauge cables there for my 12V set up and every dollar counts 😆 I'm probably going to grab one of their regular fixed 100W panels for my set up as well, need the space on the roof rack.
I do 😆 my regular discount code “wild” will get you 10% off all allspark brand products from offroad living 👍
@@WildTouring Thank you !! Helping me out here 🤑
Not bad weight for 400w, Cam. For the power you can get out of it, thats great! The size is pretty good too. I mean, what do you want for 400w of power? It's not going to be any smaller than this. I have 200w about the same size and weight.
Love the sexy music while you were setting it up too😂😅😂. Made me want to curl up with it on a bearskin rug with a glass of wine😂😅😂😅😂. Cheers Cam!🎉
hahaha glad you appreciated the sexy display Steve!
I've been running the avolta 440w high voltage portables for a bit over a year. Same thing there sick. I see 25-29ah all day.
Got to be happy with that!
@@WildTouring yeah it's good to see more stuff like this coming out but
Hey Bud can I ask what size tyres you have on the 300 regards thanks in advance 👍
995 bucks is pretty steep. And wonder how it compares to the alvolta 440w folding panel (which rates really highly
Looks similar, have no experience with Alvolta, but it looks more expensive? $899 + $20 freight = $919.
Vs the Allspark at $895 includes shipping and a free $189 jump starter.
Wow, that output makes my Redarc 190 watt 13 amp output look average. It is size & weight of the product is my concern with van on I am close to my rear axle max on my LC200 safe travels.
If it’s working for you, and you’re within your weight limits, then you’re already winning!
What a great view. Whereabouts is that road?
Nice product, I'm pretty confident you could power your house now from all your solar 😅
Hi Cam, will the Allspark panel still be in special at the show? Also keen to talk to the Off-road living guys about moving my batterys, chargers etc from where they are cramped under the fridge to another accessible location in the van.
Hey mate, the special is running through until the 30th of this month. Which covers the show, but they’ve already sold all the physical stock and are now taking back orders - still honouring the deal, but just have to wait for stock to come in!
@@WildTouring that’s ok, happy to wait. I’ll have a look at the show, looking forward to meeting you
Why the big difference in amps produced by the roof 400w panels compared to the portable 400w panels?
Partial shade and angle to the sun. Otherwise they’re very similar spec.
Where did you buy the light on the inside of your tail gate?
They are from Offroad Living.
We tried to order one (I know on back order) but only could get a 10% discount! What am I doing wrong?
The deal has now ended unfortunately 😕 but my normal discount code Wild will still get you 10% off.
When the f*!k did 120k subs happen Cam?! Felt like 2 months ago you were on nearly 50k. Thought you told Pete 100k was the 18 month plan... slow down bud!!! 😂
Would I get the same performance out of my Reddit bcdc 12:40 red arc or would I need to go to a high voltage controller to get the benefits of this panel
When I’ve played with it in the various configurations I get very similar performance with the one single run of cable (5m). It’s when you start adding extensions to get the panel further out into the sun that you’ll see more voltage drop and a higher voltage configuration & controller will perform significantly better.
Gool Ep and lovely Panel
excellent
To save people looking, with 10% off for 2 weeks, but out of stock. Does not come with a regulator which would be more useful than the jump starter.
I thought theyd sell out quick, it’s a good deal.
But same deal applies buying it on back order. Free shipping, free jumpstarter, 10% off.
On the off chance someone out there has a regular little folding 160w panel like I do, you can pretty easily change them from parallel to series as well. This takes the VOC to about 42V which helps big time with your voltage drop also. Just gotta make sure your charge controller is MPPT and can cope with that kind of input voltage. Long cables are awesome.
Cam, I presume this is why you have two Victron CCs in the vehicle? One for the panels on the roof and the other for the external panels? I was wondering about that in a previous video and hadn't heard your reasoning before.
You’re bang on! Or like I’ve done in the past- run two portable blankets/panels in series 👍🏼
Yeah on the car I have one victron solar reg for roof panels, one reg for external Anderson input on tow bar (portable panel) and a Victron DC charger for alternator input.
Vans setup similarly. 24v Enerdrive DC charger for alternator input AND external input (Anderson plug on draw bar for portable panel), and two victron regs for two strings of solar on the roof.
So when cars towing the van, can have maximum solar and alternator input at the same time. Which is around 50a from the car and 90a from the van without too much load on the fairly small stock alternator 👍🏼
And parked up I’ll get around 40a solar input from car and one external panel, and 50a from van.
@@WildTouring pretty slick setup. You have done well
Bugger just bought an iteckworld 300W!!!
And I think you're better off, far more compact, lighter, more robust and cheaper. I'm a huge fan of itech gear.
Wire this all spark unit at standard 21v input as itech units are and I'm guessing it won't be substantially better than the Itech unit.
Start opting for higher voltage as done here, your into significantly more expensive controller, that's an additional cost that Cam didn't devolge.
Absolutely no way I'm paying $900 dollars for such a bulky set up.
I'd opt to Itech myself.
Bottom line is, for myself that is, my van is always in full sunlight, never park under trees, seen far too many incidents of massive branches just dropping, red gums do it silently, no warning at all.
Full sun, full roof solar, no additional panels required for van.
I do run a cheap Kings folding panel on the car purely because it covers the windscreen blocking sun beating in with side benefit of additional oomph going to battery, yes keep car in full sun also for same reason, hate falling tree limbs.
I'm not a generator fan, too much disturbance created for others purely for the end users desire for comfort, indulgence. I go silent with my solar input.
@@ianweal3081sounds like a lot of bias here 🤔😉
Sorry, wasn't meant to come across that way, simply can't justify in my mind paying funds for such a bulky item.
Bias, no just being realistic.
Query, where would you transport that unit?
Favouring Itech gear, bias?
Possibly what you're referring to, unsure. Fact is I've experienced a great run from Itech gear, no issue old mate sourced Itech solar mat/blanket. He's still got a reputable solar product.
Parking up in open area, no tree shelter, bias?
No, just retaining battery life and not suffering from limbs descending at a rapid rate.
Kings solar panel for windscreen, bias?
Certainly not, it's just as I said, blocks sunlight pouring into vehicle with benefit of additional oomph.
I'm struggling to see what content you think was bias but I apologise if anyone else thinks likewise.
Can you buy them at the show with the same deal, or better maybe?
Can get this deal until the 30th of March, which covers the show dates- so that’s no problem.
May not be any stock left by then though, but they’ll still honour it on back order 👍🏼
No it's not a generator killer...!
Appreciate your content and this product but my $290 800w 9kg Gentrax generator runs my 40amp battery charger in the Vic high country summer in the shade, winter without sun, snow, charges frozen starter batteries, nothing stops it...
I've got more solar than I need but often it simply just can't operate so no solar is a "generator killer"
This discount code no longer works on the 26 was supposed to be going till the 30th
Works fine for me, just tested it.
Just add the panel to your cart, click view cart, add the discount code 'WILD400' in the discount code box on the left hand side of the page. Click apply coupon code button and it will drop the price and automatically add the jump starter.
www.offroadliving.com.au/solar/folding-solar-blankets/allspark-quad-fold-400w-solar-panel
@@WildTouring thanks was unable to get it to work ran out of time anyway just got back from the bush thanks for your response I'll wait for the next one
What outside of Australia, still free shipping
Just Australia wide as far as I’m aware! Worth contacting them for a quote for international freight though 👍🏼
Disappointing you have not pointed out it only suits certain solar controllers like the victron. Can’t wait to see someone with a redarc or cheap Chinese mppt plug it in. Will be to high voltage for most controllers.
Like I said it’s configurable to suit different controllers. Running it in parallel configuration it’s 21.5v. So it’s absolutely suitable for your redarc controller.
In this vid I was running it in series/parallel configuration at 43v for my victron. But it’s a 30 second job to swap it around with the adapters included in the kit, following the instructions included in the kit 👍🏼
@@WildTouring gotta love spell check!
@@greg3406 😂 haha cheers mate
Keep in mind once you run it in series it’s no longer 400watts. 43volt will be 200watts. On a victron it actually makes the mppt more efficient. Victron likes to to 5volt above charge voltage to operate. This is why at 41volt it’s working much better, it also uses the extra voltage and coverts to amps. The benefit isn’t from voltage drop it’s from mppt actually working more efficient.
Jesus how much more solar do you need with your setup 😂
MORE POWAAAH 🤣
AMP anxiety 0 lol
3 of those will run his aircon alone while the sun 🌞 is shining only 48kg happy wife happy Life lol
A $300 generator would do the same thing 😂😂😂😘😘 xoxox