145 Watt Solar Panel Offer

[Gybe]

145 watt Panel with wiring and 30 amp charge controller £679
Maplin clearing at £279.
I hope links are permitted here
http://www.maplin.co.uk/12v-145w-solar-panel-kit-623195?ordercode=N84KQ&C=Email-Newsletter&U=12P9-16-N84KQ&T=southlea@btinternet.com&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=N84KQ&utm_campaign=12P9-16

 

[Gybe]

Ho Hum. That looks V strange! Seems not to like links, how do you edit?

 

[Sproket]

Is this is what you want to link to 12V 145W Solar Panel Kit
Quite easy if you follow the link below

http://cdn.practicalcaravan.com/forum/our-website/updated-instructions-how-post-links

 

[Gybe]

Thanks Sprocket

I just copy-pasted my crazy motorhome friends email circular. Didn't realise I had to do a "how to" course

I've ordered one. I have an 80 watt panel that I can use elsewhere. Larger panel should more than cope with all our needs when not on EHU.

 

[graham_somersham]

Still seems expensive even at the reduced price. Two 80W mono crystaline panels are averaging about £160 on ebay and a 30amp regulator is about as big as needed. The advantage of using two panels connected by MC4 Y connectors is that you can choose to leave one at home if you dont roof mount it. A 145W panel is quite a big and heavy beastie.

 

[Parksy]

There are huge variations in the price of solar panels for some reason. The manufacturing process is the same, most of them come with a 20 year guarantee and are sourced from China so it would appear that sellers are pricing at whatever they can get away with at present.
There's a 120 watt 12 volt Monocrystalline solar panel on Ebay for £100, with free delivery, the wiring and a 30 amp pulse width modulator charge controller will cost around £50 if you use outdoor quality flex and connectors so there are savings to be made if you look around.
I bought mine from bromsgrovesolar.com (01527878536) they are a very reputable company and offer competitive prices and a discount if you mention that you were recommended by Practical Caravan forum.