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Date:         Tue, 2 Jun 2015 20:50:00 -0500
Reply-To:     Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Solar Package Link Needed
Comments: To: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
In-Reply-To:  <7BD4E461-AB42-456A-AA13-26976C082355@shaw.ca>
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This $149 still does not include everything the Harbor Freight kit has. To make this one work you have to mount the panel or at least come up with a frame to set it on. Then you need to wire everything.

But I agree that for a semi-permanent install, like the roof top of your camper, this one's probably ideal.

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 Alistair Bell Sent: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 8:15 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Solar Package Link Needed

Tom, I do think you missed something.

149 buck kit

http://www.windynation.com/Monocrystalline-Solar-Kits/WindyNation-Inc/100-Watt-Monocrystalline-Solar-Panel-and-Charge-Controller-12-Volt-Battery-Charger/-/367?p=YzE9MzA=

(1 pc) 100 Watt WindyNation 12 volt Monocrystalline WindyNation Solar Panel One panel is perfect for 12 Volt battery bank charging Windynation's 100 Watt Solar Panel combines high efficiency with long term reliability and stability Outstanding electrical performance under high temperature and low irradiance conditions See image in the photo gallery above for the technical specifications of the solar panel.

(1 pc) 10 Amp Solar Charge Controller Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) controlled with overload, short circuit and reverse polarity protection Five LED’s indicate charging status and battery status Easy to install The 10A Charge Controller owners manual can be downloaded by clicking HER

MC4 ConnectorsOne Pair of MC4 Connectors The MC4 connectors allow for a quick and waterproof connection of the solar extension cable to the MC4 connectors attached to the back of thue solar panel.

> On 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-S > olar-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? > > ---- Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> wrote: >> You are correct - the WindyNation 100 Watt Solar Panel is lower cost >> per watt. But all depends on what you are looking for. If you just >> want a few lights and maybe a small exhaust fan in the evening then >> the HF kit is a better deal because it will do the job for less money. >> >> 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 James >> Sent: Monday, June 1, 2015 11:08 PM >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: Solar Package Link Needed >> >> 45 watts for $189 (currently) at Harbour Freight seems a bad deal >> compared to 100 watts for $149 at Windy Nation... >> >> Just remarking. HF is not always the best deal. >> >> James >> Ottawa, ON (who recently acquired a US address in Ogdensburg, NY for

>> those 'free shipping in the US' and 'will only ship to US' >> purchases!) >> '91 Westy Weekender >> >>> Date: Thu, 21 May 2015 21:22:03 -0500 >>> From: thargrav@HIWAAY.NET >>> Subject: Re: Solar Package Link Needed >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> >>> Or you can pick up a 45 watt kit from Harbor Freight for $149.99. >>> http://www.harborfreight.com/45-watt-solar-panel-kit-68751-8527.html >>> >>> Here's my write-up on the kit. >>> http://www.instructables.com/id/Assembling-my-Harbor-Freight-45-Watt >>> -S >>> olar-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 Frank Condelli >>> Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2015 4:52 AM >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> Subject: Re: Solar Package Link Needed >>> >>> Here, the best deal going as far as I know. I have the 200w,

>>> two >> panel kit on our "other" motorhome and it work very well. Makes >> electricity in vey low light conditions ! >>> <http://www.windynation.com <http://www.windynation.com/>> >>> >>> >>>> On May 20, 2015, at 9:27 PM, Automatic digest processor >> <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: >>>> >>>> APPEAL About six months to a year ago several people posted a link >>>> to a very good solar supplier. He had a panel, cabling and >>>> controller for about $250, a very good deal at the time. Does >>>> anyone >> remember the link? >>> >>> >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Frank Condelli >>> Almonte, Ontario, Canada >>> '87 VW Westy, '00 Kawasaki 250 Sherpa, "98 Ducati 750 Monster & >>> Lionel Trains (Collection for sale >>> <http://frankcondelli.com/trainsal.htm>) >>> Frank Condelli & Associates <http://www.frankcondelli.com/> - >>> Vanagon/Vanagon Westfalia Service in the Ottawa Valley BusFusion >>> <http://www.busfusion.com/> a VW Camper camping event, Almonte, ON, >>> June 04 ~07, 2015 >>> ----- >>> No virus found in this message. >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>> Version: 2015.0.5941 / Virus Database: 4342/9804 - Release Date: >>> 05/17/15 >> = >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2015.0.5941 / Virus Database: 4347/9851 - Release Date: >> 05/23/15 Internal Virus Database is out of date. > > -- > David McNeely > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2015.0.5941 / Virus Database: 4347/9851 - Release Date: 05/23/15 Internal Virus Database is out of date. ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2015.0.5941 / Virus Database: 4347/9851 - Release Date: 05/23/15 Internal Virus Database is out of date.


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