100W Portable kit on ebay
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pdxfrogdog
Adventurer
Has anyone replaced the wire on their Renogy 100W suitcase (Viewstar VS1024N controller) with larger gauge wire? If so, what did you determine was the largest gauge that will fit securely in the controller's battery terminals? I'm planning to increase the length of wire between the charge controller and the battery to 30FT. It looks like the kit comes with 15FT of 12AWG.
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Corey
OverCamping Specialist
I was talking with a guy here at work just a bit ago about all of my solar stuff I have for camping, and I said the Renogy 100 watt kit like I have would be perfect for his 24' trailer when unhooked from his Dodge 4x4 truck to keep his deep cycle topped off.
Gave him the link, and showed him this video too, I think he is going to pick one up.
Gave him the link, and showed him this video too, I think he is going to pick one up.
Overland_Brandon
Observer
CatusJK,
I am not sure I am following your question...
Are you asking is a 120w panel will work over the 100w panel?
If so, yes, it should not matter, assuming the 120w panel also has a solar controller to prevent your batteries from overcharging.
I am not sure I am following your question...
Are you asking is a 120w panel will work over the 100w panel?
If so, yes, it should not matter, assuming the 120w panel also has a solar controller to prevent your batteries from overcharging.
Overland_Brandon
Observer
If you already have the 120w, I would keep it. I do own the Renogy 100w Suitcase, and do like it. But probably not worth the headache to essentially downgrade your solar capabilities.
Semi-Hex
Enfant Terrible
I am somewhat permanently installing my 180 watt Grape panel on my roof of my teardrop and carrying my Renolgy suitcase to setup in the sun if needed. We have been monitoring our usage for several months now to see what power we really need. During the Summer months, no problem but we will see during the Fall and Winter when the sun is out less.
Corey
OverCamping Specialist
I am not familiar with that 120 one, but all I know is I was very happy with the results of my Renogy 100 watt suitcase one keeping the new Yellowtop going great.
It was close to 90 degrees up at Rainier where we went for four days, and the National Luna Weekender 50 Twin was running quite a bit, and the combo of the Renogy and Yellowtop kept it happy.
It was close to 90 degrees up at Rainier where we went for four days, and the National Luna Weekender 50 Twin was running quite a bit, and the combo of the Renogy and Yellowtop kept it happy.
