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Subject:Re: Solar Package Link Needed
From:Rob
Date:Tue, 2 Jun 2015 19:50:33 -0700

Go to Amazon and search for "solar kits". It's all under $200 <shrug> but I
an a fan of 'you can't have too much solar'.

Rob
vwrobb@gmail.com

On Tue, Jun 2, 2015 at 4:51 PM, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@hiwaay.net> wrote:

> WindyNation - $149:
>         One 100 watt solar Panel
>         Nothing else included!!!!!
>
> Harbor Freight - $189:
>         45 watt solar panel kit
>         - Includes three 15 watt panels
>         - Include frame kit to support the panels, adjustable to different
> angles
>         - Includes plenty of cable to locate the panels away from your
> Vanagon and out in the sun
>         - Includes two 12V fluorescent lights with plenty of cable locate
> a ways from your battery & controller
>         - Includes charge controller
>             - Charge controller includes 12V accessory socket for 12V
> plug-in devices
>             - Charge controller includes 12V inverter socket
>             - Charge controller includes two additional 12V RCA jacks
>             - Charge controller includes one 6V RCA jack
>             - Charge controller includes one 3V RCA jack
>             - Charge controller includes 5V USB plug for your USB powered
> items
>
>
> Yep, I must be missing something......
>
>
> You need to read my review before comparing the two.
>
> http://www.instructables.com/id/Assembling-my-Harbor-Freight-45-Watt-Solar-Panel-K/
>
>
>
> Thanks, Tom Hargrave
> www.kegkits.com
> www.stir-plate.com
> www.towercooler.com
> www.grow-sun.com
> www.raspberryproject.com
> http://goo.gl/niRzVw
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
> Of Dave Mcneely
> Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 10:01 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Solar Package Link Needed
>
> Hmmm..... .  $149<$189.  So, WN<HF.  What am I missing?
>

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