Thanks for the video. I've had the 120 watt version for years and just ordered the 180 watt. I compared it to the Renogy which was much cheaper in price but built much cheaper, especially the legs. The Zamp's are pretty rugged. I've dragged mine across some rough stuff boondocking and they hold up very well and worth the premium price in my opinion.
Good to know, I was about to buy several Renogys but I was concerned about some bad reviews on the legs. I need to call Zamp though because their website doesn't help at all with knowledge about wiring several together in series/parallel without a need of their charge controller. Like they don't even tell you the gauge size on there extension cords
Thanks for the video. My Zampsolar 230-Watt Folding Portable Solar System just arrived. I have 400 Watts on the roof, which is great when not in the trees. I curious anyone uses an extension cable to get the panel further from the trailer? It might be nice to move it 20-30 feet from the trailer away from the trees. It just the gauge of cable might be too big. It came with a 15-foot cable attached, so I would like to double that distance.
Thanks for watching. We have the extension cable from Zamp. They make a good heavy cable that allows you to go further from the trailer. I use it most times, since the trailer is usually not in a great sunny spot.
What kind of battery do you use? I want to build my solar, due to cost I thought I would use portable panels to begin with. I was thinking of getting a Victron inverter so I already have it installed for my expansion. Thank you for your time.
Hello Jeanette - Our battery is a deep cycle lead battery. I know there are many better options out there for batteries, but we can't justify the cost for the 14-30 total nights per year that we camp in the 5th wheel. The deep cycle battery works great for our needs. The Zamp portable panels charge it up during the day, and even provide enough extra for me to run the laptop and devices off the Zamp inverter. We do use the Victron battery monitor and I check the app on my phone regularly to check the battery and charging status. I move the panels throughout the day to the best location for optimum charging. The extension to the charge cord really helps! Great question and keep us posted on your system!
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Zamp is good quality, but this guy will blow anyone who gives him free stuff.
Thanks for the video. I've had the 120 watt version for years and just ordered the 180 watt. I compared it to the Renogy which was much cheaper in price but built much cheaper, especially the legs. The Zamp's are pretty rugged. I've dragged mine across some rough stuff boondocking and they hold up very well and worth the premium price in my opinion.
Thanks for sharing. I agree - I've seen other brands of solar that aren't nearly as well-built as the Zamp panels.
Good to know, I was about to buy several Renogys but I was concerned about some bad reviews on the legs. I need to call Zamp though because their website doesn't help at all with knowledge about wiring several together in series/parallel without a need of their charge controller. Like they don't even tell you the gauge size on there extension cords
Not to mention Zamora has a 25 year peak charge warrantee. Vs renogy 5 yr.
Thanks for the video. My Zampsolar 230-Watt Folding Portable Solar System just arrived. I have 400 Watts on the roof, which is great when not in the trees. I curious anyone uses an extension cable to get the panel further from the trailer? It might be nice to move it 20-30 feet from the trailer away from the trees. It just the gauge of cable might be too big. It came with a 15-foot cable attached, so I would like to double that distance.
Thanks for watching. We have the extension cable from Zamp. They make a good heavy cable that allows you to go further from the trailer. I use it most times, since the trailer is usually not in a great sunny spot.
What kind of battery do you use? I want to build my solar, due to cost I thought I would use portable panels to begin with. I was thinking of getting a Victron inverter so I already have it installed for my expansion. Thank you for your time.
Hello Jeanette - Our battery is a deep cycle lead battery. I know there are many better options out there for batteries, but we can't justify the cost for the 14-30 total nights per year that we camp in the 5th wheel. The deep cycle battery works great for our needs. The Zamp portable panels charge it up during the day, and even provide enough extra for me to run the laptop and devices off the Zamp inverter. We do use the Victron battery monitor and I check the app on my phone regularly to check the battery and charging status. I move the panels throughout the day to the best location for optimum charging. The extension to the charge cord really helps! Great question and keep us posted on your system!