Trailbob
Advanced Member
I am looking for recommendations on which folding solar set-up to buy. The three I'm looking at are the 120w Go Power, 120w Zamp, or 100w Renogy. I would also consider others in this size that I missed.
The folding solar will augment existing roof top solar on my camper, as well as a travel trailer, when parked in the shade or when the sun is low in the winter. I am limited to these sizes, as it is the most power I can get and still store it where it will be carried. I have considered making my own set-up (and still may), but I really like the complete units with a storage case for protection while traveling.
I want the option of disconnecting (bypassing) the controller that is attached to each unit, and running my own wire to a plug that will connect to the trailer or camper solar controller (PWM). From what I can see from photographs, it would be easy to bypass the Go Power and Renogy controllers, and reconnect if I wanted to use them in the future (for a boat or something else). Not sure if I could do this on the Zamp.
The Renogy has less watts, but is half the price and has better ratings on Amazon than Go Power.
Has anyone compared the three brands, and if so, what did you find? Other thoughts?
The folding solar will augment existing roof top solar on my camper, as well as a travel trailer, when parked in the shade or when the sun is low in the winter. I am limited to these sizes, as it is the most power I can get and still store it where it will be carried. I have considered making my own set-up (and still may), but I really like the complete units with a storage case for protection while traveling.
I want the option of disconnecting (bypassing) the controller that is attached to each unit, and running my own wire to a plug that will connect to the trailer or camper solar controller (PWM). From what I can see from photographs, it would be easy to bypass the Go Power and Renogy controllers, and reconnect if I wanted to use them in the future (for a boat or something else). Not sure if I could do this on the Zamp.
The Renogy has less watts, but is half the price and has better ratings on Amazon than Go Power.
Has anyone compared the three brands, and if so, what did you find? Other thoughts?